Daniel and Nathan
We're looking to adopt a baby
Hello, we are Nathan and Dan. We would love to tell you more about ourselves and our hopes to grow our family through adoption.
We met in New York City in 2009 through an online dating site. We had both already collected some bad first date stories, but when we met each other, we both felt this could be something different. We met for drinks and were getting along well, so we decided to extend the date to catch a movie (a corny action movie with John Cusack).
Although we were both on our first jobs out of graduate school, and our schedules were hectic, we found ourselves making more and more time for one another. We met each other's friends and families, started spending holidays together, and came to rely on each other more and more. When Nathan moved to DC for a dream job, our relationship became long-distance for two years. We traveled every weekend by bus to see each other until Dan found a stable job in DC. We've lived together in the area ever since.
As we built our lives in DC, we started thinking about children. We took a course for LGBT families considering children, did our own research, and decided adoption was best for our family. We feel very strongly about sharing our love and support with a child. We really appreciate you taking the time to hear our story as we are building our family.
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!