Families Hoping to Adopt

 

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Morning Star Adoption Center » Families Hoping to Adopt

How We Help

We feel adoption is one of the most unselfish acts you will ever consider. Thank you for taking the time to explore this option. Whether you are considering adoption for an unborn child or a child you are parenting, we are here to support you regardless of your decision.

Prospective adoptive parents undergo an assessment prior to being approved to adopt a child. They have shown they are able to provide a loving, safe, and financially secure home for a child. Once the home study is completed, the families hope to connect with a parent placing a child for adoption and frequently match well before a child is born. We support our expecting parents in selecting the best adoptive family for their child.

Families offer their individuality, beliefs, and personal styles to their family, and while they are all wonderful people, only certain families will feel “just right” to a parent considering an adoption plan for their child. Here are some of the families Morning Star has approved to adopt and a brief introduction to each of them. Other families are also available by contacting us. We have families open to all kinds of adoption situations. Each family has written a more extensive introduction, called an Adoptive Family Profile which are all available in our office. We can help you find a family based on whatever​ criteria are important to you.

At Morning Star, you are not putting your baby up for adoption; you are placing your baby with a loving adoptive family that you have chosen for your child.

Awaiting Families

DJ & Katie

DJ & Katie

  We want to thank you for considering us as adoptive parents to your child. We recognize the courage,strength, and love you have for your child to make an adoption plan, and we are so grateful for yourconsideration. We met 15 years ago at college (Fire Up...

Chris and Christopher

Chris and Christopher

We are Chris x 2 and Annalise and nothing in the world would make us happier than expanding our family and welcome another child. We want to thank you for your strength and courage in considering going through the adoption process. Here is a little bit about our...

James and Lisa – ON HOLD

James and Lisa – ON HOLD

We are Lisa, James and Abagael (17), and we are so thankful for your consideration of our family while you are thinking about adoption. ​Our family is small but mighty. The three of us can move mountains with our love and comedic antics. We cannot wait to add another...

Chris and Jess

Chris and Jess

Hello! We are Chris and Jess. Thank you for taking the time to view our profile and for considering us as adoptive parents. We admire your courage and the love you have for your child as you consider making an adoption plan for them. We were introduced by a mutual...

Joe & Lauren

Joe & Lauren

Hello we are Giachinno (Joe) and Lauren, a couple that is very excited about starting our journey to grow our family. We met via an online dating site in 2012 and have been in love ever since. Our path together has seen us through adventures, smiles, laughs and the...

Ryan & Alice

Ryan & Alice

Hello! We’re Alice and Ryan, and we appreciate you taking the time to view our profile. We know that whatever choice you make, you’re making it out of love for your child. We‘ve been together for 12 years and married for 8. We work in public health (Alice) and finance...

Ken & Katherine

Ken & Katherine

Dear Expectant Parent, Thank you for considering us! We are Ken and Katherine and we’re very excited at the opportunity to grow our family through adoption. We got married in 2021, and have been in a committed relationship since 2016. Adoption has been our first...

Jake & Megan

Jake & Megan

Hello, we are Jake and Megan. We are so thankful for your consideration of us as adoptive parents. It would mean the world to us to welcome your child into our family. Jake is a natural leader, calm under pressure, extremely organized, and an excellent provider. Megan...

Mike & Sarah

Mike & Sarah

Hello! Thank you for considering us as we look to grow our family through adoption. We will be praying for you through this process. We met at the beginning of our freshman year of college. We dated all four years, and we got married after we graduated. We’ve been...

Ben & Carrie – ON HOLD

Ben & Carrie – ON HOLD

Hello, we’re Ben and Carrie! Thank you so much for taking the time to learn about us and our family. We’re so grateful that you’re considering an adoption plan for your child and that you’re considering us as adoptive parents. We’ve been married for three years and...

Mark & Kayla

Mark & Kayla

Dear Expectant Parent, Hello. We’re Mark and Kayla. We can’t imagine what you’re feeling right now; but whatever the emotions may be, we want you to know that you’re loved and cared for as you consider making an adoption plan for your child. We want to thank you for...

Adam & Katie

Adam & Katie

Hello! We are Katie and Adam, and along with our five-year-old daughter, Virginia, and our pup Ella, we are so excited to grow our family! We would like to thank you for your courage in considering adoption. We are here for you and your child throughout this process...

Jason & Ryan

Jason & Ryan

We’re Jason and Ryan, and we are so excited to become parents! We have been together since 2017 and got married in 2022. Our careers allow us the flexibility to work from home full-time. Jason works as a technology consultant, and Ryan is at a software company. Our...

William & Theresa

William & Theresa

Hello, We are William and Theresa! We thank you for taking the time to learn more about us. We are so excited to be adopting and welcoming a child into our family! We hope our story will help you in making your choice. Please know no matter what you choose, we wish...

Jeff & Danielle

Jeff & Danielle

Hi there! We are Jeff and Danielle and we are so excited to become parents and to welcome a child into our home and family! Thank you so much for taking the time to view our profile to learn more about us. We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to be...

Tyler & Liz

Tyler & Liz

Hi! We are Liz and Tyler. Before we introduce ourselves, we’d first like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for considering us as adoptive parents. We admire your strength and courage as you walk this path of adoption. We met in the summer of 2015 in Northern...

David and Matthew

David and Matthew

Hello! Our names are David and Matthew, and we are so excited to become fathers. Thanks for taking the time to get to know us as you seek potential parents for your child. Ever since our first date in 2018, we knew we could see each other raising a child one day...

Josh & Philip

Josh & Philip

Hi! We are Josh, Philip, and our son, Oliver!  Being fathers is something we both have dreamed about since childhood. We want our children to grow up in a secure and loving environment, surrounded by a big community of friends and family- and to have the confidence...

Alec & Kevin

Alec & Kevin

Hello! We are Alec and Kevin, and we're excited to share our story with you. Our journey is one of love, shared dreams, and a deep commitment to family, which we are eager to expand through adoption. Family is the cornerstone of our lives. Alec was raised in a...

David and Elle

David and Elle

Hello there!  We are Elle and David! Thank you for taking the time to read our profile and get to know us. Becoming parents is something we both have given thought to for several years. Adoption holds a special place in our hearts, as David, his brother, and his...

Dan & Josh

Dan & Josh

We are Dan and Josh, and we want to thank you for taking the time to learn about us, our quirks, and all the love we have to share! We met while we were both living in Colorado and instantly bonded over our shared love of fantasy, reading, shared values, and all...

Brandon & Shelby

Brandon & Shelby

Hello! We are Brandon & Shelby. We are grateful that you are considering an adoption plan and for looking at our profile. We are blessed to have a relationship built on love, laughter, and compassion that we hope we will share with our future child. We are High...

Tyler & Cali – ADOPTED

Tyler & Cali – ADOPTED

Hello! We’re Cali and Tyler, thanks for taking a moment to get to know us. We live in southeast Michigan with our friendly dog, Tonks, we’ve been married for 12 years, and we both feel excited and strong in our commitment to grow our family through adoption. Cali is a...

Mike & Melissa – ADOPTED

Mike & Melissa – ADOPTED

Hi! We’re Mike & Melissa. Thank you for considering us as adoptive parents. We’d love the opportunity to tell you more about us and why we know we’ll be loving parents. We first met in 2010 and have been together ever since. We are deeply in love and are also each...

Nathan & Meredith – ADOPTED

Nathan & Meredith – ADOPTED

Thank you so much for taking the time to learn about us. We are Nathan and Meredith Tobaben.  We appreciate you taking the time to learn a little more about us and the family we look forward to creating. We have been together for 18 years and are very excited about...

Alex and AJ – ADOPTED

Alex and AJ – ADOPTED

Hello! We are Alex and AJ. Thank you for taking a few moments to get to us!​Alex works for one of the local automotive makers since 2014 as an engineer and AJ works for a large local Mortgage Company as a team leader since 2012 We first met in October 2012 and...

Daniel and Emily – ADOPTED

Daniel and Emily – ADOPTED

We are Daniel & Emily!   Thank you for considering us as parents for your child. Words cannot fully express the gratitude we feel for your choice to offer us the chance to become parents. We hope that throughout this journey, you feel supported and know that you...

Jackie and Zac – ADOPTED

Jackie and Zac – ADOPTED

Hello! We are Jackie and Zac, and we are so happy that you have taken time to learn about us. We are very excited to welcome a child into our lives, and we appreciate you giving us an opportunity to be considered as adoptive parents for your child. We see the love and...

Courtney and Joseph – ADOPTED

Courtney and Joseph – ADOPTED

First and foremost, thank you so much for giving us this opportunity to introduce ourselves and tell you a little about our family. We are so grateful for the love that you have for your unborn child, that you are considering an adoption plan for him or her, and that...

Katie  –  ADOPTED

Katie – ADOPTED

Hello! My name is Katie. I am 42 years old and single. While I’ve dated throughout the years, I have chosen to remain single after years of embracing my independence. While marriage or partnership are not meant to be a part of my life, I have always been certain that...

Jon & Maggie – ADOPTED

Jon & Maggie – ADOPTED

Thank you for taking the time to view our profile and consider us as you think about making an adoption plan for your child. We are Jon and Maggie and are so excited to become parents and to welcome a child into our home and family! We both come from large, loving...

Marc and Jennifer – ADOPTED

Marc and Jennifer – ADOPTED

Hi! We’re Marc and Jennifer! We appreciate you taking time out of your life to consider letting your child be part of ours. We’ve been together since High School, 21 years, and have been married for 14 of those years. Our miracle baby, Carter, was born in 2012 and...

Armand and Josh – ADOPTED

Armand and Josh – ADOPTED

Hello! Hola! Bonjour! We are Armand and Josh! Thank you for taking the time to read our profile and get to know us. We admire your courage as you explore the possibilities of adoption. Becoming fathers is something we both have dreamed about since childhood. We are...

Missy and Andre – ADOPTED

Missy and Andre – ADOPTED

Hello! We are Missy and Andre! Thank you for taking the time to learn about us and considering us as parents to your child. We have a lot of love to give and only hope for the opportunity to give it. We admire your courage and strength as you consider adoption for...

Jason and Melissa – ADOPTED

Jason and Melissa – ADOPTED

Hi There,  we are Jason and Melissa! We admire your love and courage in considering us as adoptive parents for your child. We are excited to raise a creative, curious and kind person. In 2018, we met at a friend’s wedding; Melissa was a guest and Jason was playing in...

Jen and Kelsey – ADOPTED

Jen and Kelsey – ADOPTED

Hi! We’re Jen and Kelsey, along with cats Peeta, Katniss, and Tucker, and husky pup Finn. We would like to thank you for your time as you get to know us, and let you know how much we admire your courage as you figure out the option that works best for you! We met at...

Duane and Meg – ADOPTED

Duane and Meg – ADOPTED

Hello!  We are Duane & Meg! First, we want to thank you for considering adoption. We are excited to start this journey with you and genuinely appreciate your willingness to connect with us! The two of us met in December of 2011, at a friend’s dinner party in...

Matt and Melissa – ADOPTED

Matt and Melissa – ADOPTED

Thank you for considering to help us grow our family. We are committed and eager to expand our family and share a life full of love and exploration. We feel blessed to have a relationship based on love, laughter, and strong commitment. We have been married since 2015...

HOME STUDY SERVICES

The first step on a family’s journey to growing their family through adoption is to complete an adoptive family assessment, also known as a home study. We know this can be a complicated and overwhelming process. The staff at Morning Star have years of experience in helping families through the home study and adoption process. Morning Star believes that it is important for adoptive families to be well educated about adoption and adoption related issues before they make the decision to pursue adoption. Thus, families considering adopting must complete an orientation prior to starting the home study process.

Morning Star offers free, monthly orientations with a Morning Star staff member held by zoom to provide families with an opportunity to learn about the home study process, the requirements for becoming an approved adoptive family and the overall adoption process. Once families have completed their orientations, they may request an adoption application and can begin the home study process. Please contact us through the Contact Us Form to get initial information about the home study process and to RSVP for upcoming orientations.

POST PLACEMENT SUPERVISION

Nearly all types of adoption will require a family to complete some amount of post placement supervision once a child has been placed in your home for adoption. Whether you are completing a Michigan adoption or an adoption from another state, Morning Star is able to assist you with this requirement. Our social workers are able to conduct your post placement supervision visits and the corresponding supervision reports required by the court processing your adoption. Please contact us to get more information about our post placement supervision services.