Celebrating Families: True Adoption Narratives
The adoption process varies for every family that comes through #OurChildren Legal Services. More so, every family has a unique story. We designed our site to not only offer legal assistance but also highlight the courage and strength of each family. On this page, we share verified adoption success stories from real families who used our platform and services. These stories emphasize the power of adoption and how professional legal advice, emotional support, and a caring community can be transformative.
A Fresh Start: The Johnson Family Arrives
When they first thought of adoption, Mark and Lisa Johnson didn’t know the legal requirements or steps involved. After years of yearning for their family to grow, they discovered #OurChildren Legal Services and contacted us. Using our step-by-step legal adoption guides and free consultations with our lawyers, the Johnsons felt empowered to pursue adoption. With our support, they completed their court applications and passed a readiness assessment with one of our partner psychologists. Our clients matched with a three-year-old video profile of Daniel that pulled at their heartstrings. Six months later, the adoption became official in Harris County Court. Mark, Lisa, and Daniel go on family day trips together and enroll in events as active adoption advocates.
“Without #OurChildren, we wouldn’t have known where to go or how to start the process. The legal assistance was invaluable,” says Lisa.
Sharing this family’s success illustrates how easily accessible legal assistance and community support convert hope to help.
Foster Care to Forever Family: The Ramirez Family’s Journey
Maria and Luis Ramirez found out about #OurChildren Legal Services through an online information session in 2021. Wanting to provide a safe home for siblings Ana and Mateo, they became foster parents. Adopting their children came with its challenges and our team was there to support the Ramirezes through every step of the way. This included sourcing up-to-date documents of the children, as well as advocating for their rights in family court. Thanks to ongoing support from our psychologists, the Ramirezes were able to recognize and address the young children’s emotional needs to ensure a smooth transition went into place. Eleven months later, Maria and Luis successfully adopted Ana and Mateo, becoming their forever parents.
“We felt supported, informed, and never alone,” Maria says. “Our kids are doing so well and we truly owe so much to our #OurChildren family.”
International Adoption: The Patel Family Embraces New Beginnings from the U.S.A
For families with foreign citizenship, intercountry adoption from the United States can feel impossible. It does not have to be this way. That’s why #OurChildren Legal Services discusses intercountry adoption for foreign citizens with a legal services team that understands and values international families. The Patel family, Indian citizens living in the United Kingdom, wished to adopt a child in the United States. Our intercountry adoption guide clearly outlined U.S. and international requirements and our advisers coordinated with both U.S. and foreign authorities to minimize any red tape.
Priya and Arjun Patel progressed through home study and legal preparations to find their child match in Maya, a six-year-old girl, in Texas. With legal documents secured by our team and video call meetings between the Patels and Maya, the family formed a bond. Finally, in 2023, the Patels adopted Maya. Now, Maya experiences a multidimensional cultural upbringing and the Patels are among our network of global legal specialists who mentor other intercountry adoption families.
Single Parent, Abundant Joy: Erica’s Adoption Story
A Dallas public school teacher, Erica Williams always wanted to have children but thought the situation was hopeless as a single parent applicant. In our free consultations, Erica received the information to understand her rights as a prospective single parent and was referred to an attorney who coached her through the process of adopting a child out of foster care.
Jade, a five-year-old girl who also loved to read, was just the right match for Erica. A psychological assessment by our credentialed specialist helped Erica support stable parental fitness. With help from the document-preparation service, Erica breezed through the court process. Today Erica and Jade are inseparable-Erica further volunteers with #OurChildren Legal Services to help encourage other single parents seeking adoption.
“You don’t have to do it alone-there are lots of us cheering you on,” Erica beams.
Empowerment Through Advocacy: Ensuring Safe Experiences with Ethical Companies
Each adoption comes with hurdles-tedious paperwork, legal road blocks, or uncertainty-but families that choose #OurChildren Legal Services report that hands-on legal support and open communication make the difference. Whether finding ways to prevent common adoption-related legal faux pas, helping to connect a family with a child welfare agency, or providing emotional support through #OurChildren Legal Services’ podcast and community network – #OurChildren Legal Services platform eliminates the need for those adopting to go it alone.
The attorney team has helped over 300 families in the last year alone, and 97% of the users who completed the adoption have reported satisfaction with the service. Families have cited “clear, compassionate, and expert guidance” as the reason for their ability to get started.
Support, Resilience, Healing: How Community Employment Helps
Adoption is not just a legal process, it’s an emotional one. Many families say our psychological support services and the “Mom, I’m Home!” podcast helped them confront fears and cope with emotional upheaval, prepare for new family situations, and make new friends.
Jessica and Tom Nguyen, who adopted siblings through #OurChildren, say, “Being a part of a community made the difference. To hear other parents going through it reassured us we weren’t alone. The emotional support prepared us for the stranger things in adoption for sure.”
Share Your Success Story
Every adoption story brings hope to others on the same journey. If you have utilized #OurChildren Legal Services and you are willing to provide hope to other potential parents and families, we invite you to share. Stories can be shared anonymously or with your name and pictures. Our team will review submissions for accuracy and edit submissions for clarity and privacy.
Email [email protected] to submit a story, or if you want to join us in volunteering to help other families, or call us at (713) 248-1610. One adoption story can illuminate the path for another child or parent.
Start Your own #OurChildren Legal Services Story
Are you thinking about adoption, guardianship or foster care? #OurChildren Legal Services is here for you at every stage. Free legal guides, document preparation services, attorney and psychologist consultations and community support are available to everyone regardless of background or family structure. Email us at [email protected], visit www.nashidity.info or come in person Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at 5000 Westheimer Rd Ste 400, Houston TX 77056. It is time to become part of our family. Sign up to receive updates and let’s get started on your journey of bringing a child home into your life with peace of mind – because every family is different.