It is a lot of commitment on the family's part — both emotional and financial. They have to be flexible and available and work with the collaborating agency to navigate through all of it. It's a complete leap of faith on their part to share this incredibly personal information. Trust is difficult in the best of circumstances.

Never have I experienced so many moments of joy as when I help a family in their adoption. Each and every placement is a miracle and the whole process is a miraculous experience.