dear expectant mother
Dear Friend,
We hope you aren’t feeling too overwhelmed. On top of everything you may be going through, you must be encountering so many people desperate for a baby. Sometimes their longing can feel like a lot. As you read this, please know we don’t mean to cause any distress or anxiety.
If you choose us to be your child’s family, we’d be comfortable with any level of contact you’d like for the future. If you’d prefer a closed adoption with no further correspondence, we support that. We’ll respect your wishes, and you can allow this to become part of your past. If you want a semi-open adoption with letters and photos, we support that. We’ll send you updates and pictures as often as you’d like. And if you’d prefer an open adoption with visits, we support that too. You, as well as your child, will be welcomed as part of our family. We’ll embrace you with open arms. That’s a decision so personal to you, and we would never presume to tell you what's best.
If you’re interested in learning more about us, we’d love to speak to you. We’d be happy to answer any questions. Whether you choose our family or not, thank you for taking the time to read this. We know you’ll make the right decision for you and your child, no matter what that decision is. We wish you the best with this journey, and with your life.
All our love,
Adam and Madison
About Us
We are Adam and Madison (Maddiey), a happily married couple from Utah. We have open hearts and lots of patience and are ready to welcome a child into our home through adoption. We’ve been married since June 24, 2019. We’ve worked at the local high school for seventeen years as a drama teacher (Adam) and thirteen years as a costume designer (Maddiey.) Our profession allows us to develop and maintain mentorship roles for a variety of students from many walks of life. Some are talented, some have behavioral issues, and some have cognitive challenges, but we feel they are all capable of doing great work at their own level. We love visual and performing arts. We enjoy spending time outside gardening and generally enjoying the outdoors. We are both huge Disney fans. We were engaged at Disneyland and try to make a trip there every few years.
Our Home & Pets
We live in a two-bedroom house. Our neighborhood is wonderful. There are lots of children playing and riding bikes! We feel very safe and happy. Our house is cozy, but our yard is huge and fully fenced, which keeps our pets safe. We have three chihuahua mixes named Robin, Marshall, and Ted and three chickens named Dolly Parton, Reba McKentire, and Patsy Cline. Our house is located around a variety of facilities, services, and opportunities. An elementary school is up the street, and a junior high and high school are within a short distance. The valley is home to sports teams, world-class performing arts, museums, libraries, zoos, aquariums, outdoor activities, events, and festivals.
Our Extended Family
We have a wonderful support network. Both of us come from large, close families. Our family is primarily within a fifteen-minute drive, and they are always happy to lend a hand should we need anything. We are all very close and supportive of one another.
Maddiey’s immediate family consists of her mom, who is married to her stepmom; her dad, who is married to her other stepmom; and her sister and brother. Adam’s family includes his mom, brother, two sisters, and dad, who is married to his stepmom. We also have several nieces, nephews, and young cousins we have wonderful relationships with. Watching these fantastic young people grow and helping mentor them has been a great source of pride in our lives.
We are also very lucky to have a history of adoption in our family. Maddiey’s stepmom and Adam’s dad were both adopted as babies, so we have a very positive view of bringing people into a family even if they are not related. Family is a group of people who love and care for each other, and blood doesn’t even have to be a factor. We would love to welcome a baby into our family.
What Led Us To Adoption
We always said, when we decided to grow our family, it would be through adoption. We’ve both seen that you don’t have to be blood related for someone to be part of your family. When the world fell apart in 2020, we started to reprioritize our future. Things we’d been pushing off until tomorrow became things we wanted today. We decided the time was now; we were ready to become parents. A few years on our adoption journey, we began to fear that maybe it wouldn't happen for us. Perhaps we should try to conceive. We learned both of us suffer from fertility issues that make conception difficult, perhaps impossible. This only reaffirmed that adoption is the right path for us and our future family.
Fun Facts
About Madison
| Occupation | Costume designer |
|---|---|
| Education | Some college |
| Race | Caucasian |
| Favorite Food | Shrimp alfredo |
| Favorite Hobby | Crochet |
| Favorite Movie | The Princess Bride |
| Favorite Music Group | The Decemberists |
| Favorite TV Show | How I Met Your Mother |
| Favorite Subject in School | Theatre |
| Favorite Tradition | Holiday dinners |
| Dream Vacation | Disneyland Paris |
About Adam
| Occupation | Theatre teacher |
|---|---|
| Education | Master’s degree |
| Race | Caucasian |
| Favorite Food | Buffalo wings |
| Favorite Hobby | Sports |
| Favorite Movie | Pulp Fiction |
| Favorite Music Group | The Decemberists |
| Favorite TV Show | The West Wing |
| Favorite Subject in School | Theatre |
| Favorite Tradition | Performing arts |
| Dream Vacation | Egypt |
Contact Madison & Adam
Choose a Family for
Your Baby With Confidence
As you browse our list of hopeful adoptive parents, you can feel confident in knowing that all of the adoptive families working with Angel Adoption are prepared to offer your baby a safe, stable, and loving environment along with a wealth of opportunities for a happy and fulfilling life.
Each adoptive parent has been thoroughly evaluated through a home study course conducted by a licensed agency. A completed home study means the family is emotionally, physically, and financially ready to adopt a baby.
The home study process includes assessments of each parent’s character, marital stability, financial situation, lifestyle, and medical history. The agency also runs background checks to verify there is no record of criminal activity or child abuse. In addition, a social worker will inspect the family’s home to ensure it is a safe environment for a child.
Furthermore, Angel Adoption requires each family to be educated on adopting and parenting. After a baby has been placed with the adoptive family, a social worker will continue to monitor and supervise the family. We go to great lengths to make sure all the families you have to choose from are going to be excellent parents for your baby!
Not sure how to start? See our How to Choose an Adoptive Family resource page.
If you need more help, you’re always welcome to contact us any time!