Hi there, We're
Gabe & Katie
Hello! We are Gabe and Katie. We are humbled and excited that you have taken the time to learn more about us. Although we haven't met yet, we have loved you from the moment God placed you in our hearts. We have been praying for you since day one of our adoption journey that you would have blessings of love, joy, and peace in your life. We want you to know that our highest priority is to raise your child in a loving and supportive home.
Our love story began in 2003 when we met for the first time at a New Year's Eve celebration. After talking and laughing all night, we knew that we wanted to spend more time together. Gabe ended up misplacing Katie's phone number but remembered that she worked at a clothing store at the mall. He came to the store to ask her on our first date, and the rest was history! Since we both had just graduated high school, we spent our youth getting to know each other and growing up with one another. In 2015, we tied the knot, added a fur baby to our family, purchased a house, and began our journey together!
After struggling over a decade with infertility, we're still as confident as ever that God's plan is for us to be parents. Adoption was something we discussed early in our relationship and is already so close to our hearts. Katie's sister, Joy, was adopted as a toddler and we could not imagine our lives without her! We have been able to experience the blessings of adoption, and we can't wait for the opportunity to build our family through adoption and begin making memories we will cherish for a lifetime.
Financial Support
Expectant mothers who choose to make an adoption plan may qualify for some level of financial assistance during their pregnancy. However, each person's situation and specific needs are different. Your adoption social worker can help you determine what level of assistance you qualify for and deserve. Many expectant mothers qualify for financial assistance to cover basic pregnancy and living expenses, including but not limited to - transportation reimbursement, utility assistance for phone, water, and electricity/gas, maternity clothing and supplements, etc.
Contact UsFAQ
I'm considering giving my baby up for adoption. How much does that cost? add
It won't cost you anything. If you choose to place your baby for adoption, all of your medical and legal fees will be covered and you may be eligible for financial assistance with other pregnancy-related expenses.
I'm experiencing an unplanned pregnancy and don't know who the birth father is. Can I still place my baby for adoption? add
Yes. Even if you don’t know the identity of the birth father, you can still choose to make an adoption plan. However, every adoption situation is different. The adoption social worker you’re assigned to will get to know you and your story first, and then guide you through the process accordingly.
When is the right time to talk with an adoption professional? add
You can make an adoption plan at any point in your pregnancy, even after the baby has been born. But, it's important to start the process as early in your pregnancy as possible. Connecting with those resources will allow you to gain access to important medical services, including prenatal care, to help ensure a healthy pregnancy.
When I create an adoption plan, will I get to choose who is in the room with me during delivery? add
One aspect of your adoption plan is the "Hospital Plan" an outline of how you'd like your hospital stay and delivery to go. You can craft this on your own or with the help of your adoption social worker. But everything is up to you. You’ll be able to choose who comes to the hospital with you, who is in the room with you during delivery, and how much time you’d like to spend with the baby before signing the final papers.
How much contact will I have with the adoptive family after I place my baby with them? add
As part of your adoption plan, you'll determine whether or not you’d like to have an open or closed adoption or something in between. Open adoptions may include phone calls, messaging (via social media, email, or text), and/or periodic visits each year. Closed adoptions may include no contact at all or annual updates provided to the birth parent(s) by the adoptive family. Each post-adoption relationship is different and can vary based on what an expectant mother chooses in her adoption plan.
