Waiting Family Profiles

Below is a listing of hopeful adoptive families who have an approved study and are excited to meet with you and discuss your wishes for your child. Please click on the family name to go to their individual page and learn more about them.

In addition to the families highlighted below, we have families that are part of our Waiting Family Book who do not choose to have their profile online. If you are interested in viewing other families or discussing your adoption decision, please contact our Pregnancy Counseling and Birth Parent Services at 888.205.3769 or email at [email protected].

Holly and Alex

Matched

Home Location: Twin Cities Metro

Family Status: Couple without children

Children in Home: None

Child Ethnicity: African American, Asian, Caucasian, East Indian, Hispanic/Latino, Native American

Hello! We are Holly and Alex. We’ve been together for over 15 years. Over the years we married, traveled the country for Holly’s pediatric ICU travel nursing job, and pursued master’s degrees. We live in Woodbury, MN with our dog Heidi (13-year-old Cavachon) near our extended family. We’ve had many big adventures, and we can’t wait to start our greatest adventure as parents! Our #1 goal is to raise a child to love themselves and their family in a fun-loving, empathetic, safe, and supportive home.

Thank you for taking the time to learn about us and consider us for your adoption plan. We are excited to meet and get to know you!

Contact us!

Adoption Social Worker Dianne Delaney: [email protected] or 320-428-0199
Contact us directly: [email protected] or text/call 612-351-2217

Meet Holly

Hometown: Arcadia, WI
Family: Mom & Dad (married for over 40 years), Brother, Sister (married for 17 years) & two nephews. Close with multiple cousins (all with two or more young children).
Holly grew up on a dairy farm. She is empathic, fun, trustworthy, social, and a natural caregiver. She is currently a nurse anesthetist (CRNA), but previously spent 8 years as a nurse in pediatric ICUs in 7 different states helping children. She is ready to help children through any bump or bruise!
Hobbies: traveling, musical theater, golfing, hiking, karaoke, or curling up on the couch with a book or a movie.

Meet Alex

Hometown: Appleton, WI
Family: Dad, Sister, Sister & Wife (together for 20 years), x2 Nieces, Nephew, and a Nibling (non-binary)
Alex is optimistic, fun-loving, calm, analytical, and supportive. He works from home in supply chain management, solving issues as they arise. He enjoys spending time with all the young kids in his and Holly’s lives.
Hobbies: spending time with family and friends, concerts, running, golfing, playing video games, or relaxing on the couch watching movies.

Family first

Family is our top priority. We love spending quality time with family any chance we can. Our family traditions include holidays/celebrations, playing cards and board games, trips to escape the Minnesota winter (Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Arizona), cabin weekends, or the Minnesota State Fair. Our family events are centered around creating joyful moments and memories with the many young children in our lives (nieces, nephews, and cousins).

Aspirations for the child / our vision of our family

We believe that family grows through love, and we are committed to embracing openness in adoption. We will always honor your role in this child’s life and welcome you to be as involved as you feel comfortable. Whether through visits, calls, or sharing updates, we want to build a relationship that feels right for everyone. You will always have a special place in our hearts and in this child’s story.