Matthew and Joanna
We're looking to adopt a baby
Hello, we are Matthew and Joanna! We are so excited that you are reading this. Thank you for reading our story and considering us as prospective parents.
Our love story started on Halloween of 2011 during a party Joanna, and her sisters threw. We talked the entire evening, and Joanna was clever enough to get Matt's number. One day after the Halloween party, we met with a group at a local movie theatre. It was thereafter he heard her laugh at one of his jokes, that Matt fell in love and knew he wanted to marry Joanna. Two weeks later, we started dating. The more we got to know each other, the more we knew we belonged together. At the end of April, only six months after our meeting, Matt proposed at Magic Kingdom in Disney World, under the fireworks. We were married on December 1, 2012.
From the start of our marriage, we had always talked about adopting in addition to having biological children. We visited a fertility clinic but quickly realized this was not our path. Since infertility closed the door to pregnancy, we want to start our family through adoption.
We are so excited to embark on this journey as a team; we are more than ready to share our lives with the sweet angel we hope to adopt.
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.
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Navigating a pregnancy alone is never easy. Depending on your situation and location, you may qualify for financial assistance to help cover the cost of basic living expenses, such as food and groceries.
Medical Expenses
Receiving quality medical care during your pregnancy is vital to both your health and the health of your baby. If you choose to place your baby for adoption, all of your pregnancy-related medical expenses will be covered by the adoptive family.
Rent & Utilities
Women who choose to place their baby for adoption may receive financial assistance to help cover the cost of rent and utilities. If you feel that you'll need some help with these costs, it's important to talk to your adoption social worker about it early in the process.
Household Items
In order to have a healthy pregnancy, it's important that you have everything you need to lead a healthy lifestyle. The cost of some household items may be covered during your pregnancy.
Counseling
Placing a baby for adoption is a loving but incredibly challenging decision. Many women experience a range of emotions during this time and find that counseling is very helpful.
Transportation
If you need assistance with transportation, your adoption social worker can help you find the best solution. You may be eligible for help with transportation costs.
Glimpses
Our photos will be available here as soon as we upload some. We're excited to share glimpses of our life with you!