Nicholas and Claire
We're looking to adopt a baby
Hi! We are Nick, Claire, Cole, and Hudson.
Our story started in 2007. It was the second semester of college during Claire's freshman, and Nick's sophomore year. We met through a mutual friend and hit it off, quickly knowing we wanted to spend our lives together.
We were engaged in 2010 and married in the summer of 2011. After getting married, we knew we wanted a family, but we also knew we wanted time with each other and to grow as a couple and individually before having kids. In 2018, we had our first son, Cole (short for Nicholas, after his dad), and in 2021, we welcomed our second son, Hudson.
Adoption is something we have talked about since before we were even married. Claire's parents had almost completed the process to adopt internationally, and though the adoption fell through, this way of growing a family has always been of interest to Claire. Nick, though it may not be a "typical" adoption story, was adopted by his dad at the age of 18. We are blessed to have two kids biologically, and when we began to talk about growing our family, we knew we wanted to do so through adoption.
We are excited about the opportunity to grow our family and to share our love and support with another child (and sibling)!
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.
Blogs
May 2024 Recap
May was such a busy month full of milestones and celebrations for our family! Cole turned 6 and had a great time finishi...
June 2024 Recap
June was another busy, but fun month for us! We kicked off the month with Cole starting soccer camp, followed by baske...
July 2024 Recap
July was filled with celebrations, gatherings, and fun memories! We kicked off the month with an amazing 4th of July wee...
August 2024 Recap
It's hard to believe our MI summer is already wrapped up! August was a little less busy for us, but still had a couple ...
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Glimpses
Our photos will be available here as soon as we upload some. We're excited to share glimpses of our life with you!