Andrew and Larissa
We're looking to adopt a baby
Hi, we’re Andrew and Larissa! We are so grateful to you for choosing to read our story and learn more about us.
Andrew likes to say that God " Amazon delivered" Larissa straight to his door. Larissa was attending a Bible study at Andrew’s house in 2019, hosted by his roomate when he came out of his room to take a break from studying. After seeing Larissa, Andrew decided to stick around and never went back to studying. Much of our early relationship was during Covid, so we spent a lot of time going on walks and watching movies. About a year after we started dating, Larissa’s whole family was in Texas for Christmas, which doesn’t happen very often, so we decided to go ahead and get married, planning and setting up a wedding in two weeks!
Andrew graduated from college a few months before we got married in 2020, and got a job as a software developer. He has changed workplaces since, but still has the same job title. Larissa graduated from college in 2021, and started working at a local nonprofit as the operations specialist a few months later.
We have many extended family members and friends who are adopted, or are adoptive parents. Larissa’s immediate family fostered a child for about a year when she was a child, and because of this, she has always felt called to adopt. Adoption has been a conversation for us from the beginning of our relationship and we have watched God work in our lives throughout our entire relationship to prepare us to welcome a child into our hearts and home.
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!