Andy and Jess
We're looking to adopt a baby
Hi! We are Jess and Andy, and we are so excited to share our story with you!
We met in 2008 while attending graduate school. Although we were both in the same theatre program, we quickly discovered we had more in common than just theatre. We began dating and soon found ourselves building a life together in Philadelphia. In 2011, we adopted our first dog from a local pet rescue. We were married in 2016 and made the move to northern Virginia, where we are both high school theatre teachers.
We have always known we wanted children, and in 2021, we decided the time was right to grow our family. We began to explore many options for adding a new member to our team, and the more we learned about adoption, especially open adoption, the more we knew that it was the right path for us.
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
2022 Wrap Up: Shrek the Musical
This is our first blog post. We meant to be posting since summer when we started our profile, but blogs aren't really o...
2022 Wrap Up: Poconos Trip
Continuing our 2022 wrap-up posts: We love going on trips to the mountains, both with friends and as a family with our d...
2022 Wrap Up: Happy Birthday Babci!
Continuing our 2022 wrap-up posts: In the fall, we were able to honor Andy's Babci at her 90th birthday by getting the w...
2022 Wrap Up: Merry Christmas!
Final 2022 wrap-up post: At Christmas, we were able to celebrate Jess's sister and her husband's first time hosting as a...
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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!