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Hi, we are Larry and Danielle! We are excited to be on this journey of building a family. Thank you for choosing to read our profile. We hope that it will help you learn more about us and that you will be able to see all the love we have to share with a child.
Our relationship first began as coworkers, then we were friends for over a year before we went out on our first date. Three years later, in 2016, we got married in the town where we met, Atlanta, Georgia. Bringing our families and friends together to witness and celebrate our union was extremely important to us which is why we made the gathering a three-day weekend. Dinner and welcome drinks on night one. Day two, we hosted a College Football Watching party for everyone so that folks could meet, mingle and catch up. And then day three, was our wedding, which was on the roof of a building, overlooking the entire city at sunset. Knowing that Larry’s family is Colombian, Danielle surprised his family by learning how to say their vows in Spanish!
Raising a family has always been a part of our plan. We tried to have a child biologically, but eventually found out that it would be very challenging for us. Initially the news was tough to take, however we quickly came to the conclusion that adoption would be a part of our family story. So here we are, writing to you in hopes of growing our family and sharing our love with a child.
Things We Like To Do:
We enjoy attending or watching different sporting events. We are big fans of March Madness, going to the US Open Tennis tournament, and we can’t wait to take our kids to their first Oklahoma Sooners Football and their first St. Louis Cardinals baseball game. There are many amazing things here to see in NYC and we love exploring it by foot or bicycle. We love different food and music festivals here in the city and in the United States. We love traveling around the world and we look forward to continuing to travel as a family.
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.
FAQ’s about placing a baby for Adoption
I'm considering giving my baby up for adoption. How much does that cost?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.
