The Pareja Family
Angel Pareja was a self-described work-a-holic. The 40 year-old had started his own successful construction company, was surrounded by many close friends and family members, but he felt something was missing in his life. Angel knew he wanted to share his life-lessons and pass on his legacy to a son and adoption was an enriching solution.
The Whelan Family
Bill and Lisa Whelan, both Connecticut natives, moved to Daytona Beach, Florida in 1998 with their four biological children and their adopted daughter, Abigail. The Whelan family first met Abby, who was born pre-mature and diagnosed with Down syndrome, while Lisa was a nurse in the local hospital delivery ward. Already licensed foster care parents, Lisa and Bill took Abby into their family as an infant and eventually adopted her.
The Hawkins Family
When Jeff and Kathleen Hawkins realized they would not be able to have children of their own, they decided adoption would be a wonderful alternative. Willing to adopt a baby from anywhere, the Hawkins began their journey towards adoption in a private agency. After researching private adoption, Jeff and Kathleen realized that they might face a long and expensive battle, but they were under the impression private adoption was their only option for a happy and healthy child.
The Hogue Family
The Hogue's always wanted to adopt and ended up having a complete family of four in little more than a year. The family is very active in church and they have even brought MAPP training to their congregation. Now more than 50 families are now in the process of becoming licensed as foster and adoptive parents. Read More ->
The Mathis Family
Pamela and Clint Mathis have four biological children and a few years ago adopted Pamela’s three half-siblings who are all in their teens. The Mathis’ are now finalizing the adoption of two siblings, who are also teenagers, not related to them.
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The Schwartz Family
Merrie Schwartz, a nurse, and husband David have six biological adult children between them and have adopted three medically complex children. They are also fostering three more children with medical issues. The Schwartz’s have been foster parents for 20 years.
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The Brewer Family
It took a matter of seconds and one phone call for Gary and Alta Brewer to decide they were going to adopt three brothers, William, Joey and Matthew. Having no children of their own, the Brewers felt the house was too quiet and had already considered adoption but was turned off by a private agency that previously cheated them.
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The Tyus Family
Outside Pensacola, Florida, in a small farming community, the Tyus Family lives a unique and special life. The home bustles with the sound of a large family, the phone rings, bacon sizzles in the pan and cartoons sing in the background. Read More->
The Lombardo Family
At 7:00 p.m. Joe left for the night shift and Terri took over watching their boys, Robbie and Mark. Terri helped Mark to peel apples in the kitchen to disguise the fruit’s healthy identity while Jeopardy played in the background. Her children love their peel-less snack and Terri loves doing simple tricks to make healthy foods more fun to eat. Read More->