The Cradle has a wonderful group of families waiting to adopt a baby. Here
are some of the letters and pictures our waiting families have compiled as a
way to introduce themselves to you. Rest assured that all of The Cradle's
families have been thoroughly screened to ensure that every baby we place is
going to a safe and loving home.
Kate & Holly
We are writing this letter so you can get to know a little bit about us. First, we want you to know that we want more than anything for a child to be a part of our family. We have always wanted to be parents. The only thing we really know about you right now is that you are considering adoption for your child. We can imagine this is a hard choice, and we admire you for thinking... View Family |
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Melissa & Matt
In the summer of 2004, a girl who spent her early years in rural South Dakota and a boy who is a Chicagoland native met through the magic of technology. After many failed set-ups by friends, the boy and the girl both decided to give those commercials they saw about eharmony a try. We are that girl and that boy, and we were introduced through eharmony.com in the summer of 2004. Ma... View Family |
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Sally & Jay
We are a very active, adventurous and energetic couple who enjoy living life to the fullest! Whether it’s hiking through a rain forest in Costa Rica, going to an outdoor concert at Grant Park with our friends, or chasing our dog around the beach, we truly embrace life. The only adventure we are missing and long for is the opportunity to build a family of our own.
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Sylvia
Hello,
My name is Sylvia. Welcome to my heart and home, where love is unconditional, promises are kept, dreams are chased, curiosity reigns, laughter is abundant, and the world is made a better place, step by step.
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Amy & Chris
We are Amy, Chris and Asher! We are an active and fun-loving family who live on the north side of Chicago. We’re so glad you’re taking the time to get to know us, and we hope we get the chance to know you!
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Michael & Jonathan
Hello from Jon and Michael,
People will tell you that you’re brave, that you’re special. And you are! You may not feel very brave, and probably feel scared and nervous. We’re nervous too – nervous about being parents, but it cannot possibly compare to what you’re experiencing while you choose what is best for your baby.
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Darcy & Rich
“You’ll find places in your heart that you didn’t even know you had”
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Jamie & Keith
Here is our story, it spans through the course of time.
We know you will enjoy it, our sweet little rhyme....
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Michelle & Marco
Hi! We’ve put together a “magazine” featuring ourselves J so that you can get to know us better. Take a peek…!
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Shauna & Elizabeth
Hi! We’re Shauna and Elizabeth. We cannot wait to add a baby to our family through adoption. We know you are in the middle of a huge decision, and are humbled that you would consider making us a part of your child’s life.
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Janessa & Jason
We are Jason and Janessa and we have two children, Wolfgang and Grace and live on the northwest side of Chicago. Jason and I both agree that the most fulfilling roles of our lives have been the role of a parent. We yearn for more children and our hope is to expand our family through adoption.
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Harold & Jamie
Our once upon a time began in November of ‘99. We had both just moved to Manhattan earlier that year to pursue our careers. We met, and while it wasn’t love at first sight, a strong friendship developed. Our ah-ha moment came when our friends pointed out how much time we were spending together...and others were talking. Well, we gave them something to talk about. We mad... View Family |
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Marina & Michael
Thank you for taking the time to read our letter. We are Marina, Michael and our daughter Emma. We would like to present to you a snapshot of our family. We hope it inspires you to want to get to know us better. We can only imagine what a difficult decision you have before you and we wish you peace and comfort as you plan for your child’s future.
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Anne Marie & Charles
If exploring an exciting and fun filled world of Barney, Elmo, Dora, The Wiggles and Yo Gabba Gabba, peaks your interest then welcome to our family. Our lives have evolved from traveling to majestic Europe and thrilling Las Vegas to the wonderful world of toddler imagination and development. These delightful characters play an important role in our lives, as they are the "... View Family |
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Anita & Joel
“To be rooted is perhaps the most important and least recognized need of the human soul.” This quote from Simone Weil is something in which we strongly believe. Hi, we’re Anita & Joel, and we are two big kids looking for a little one to come into our family and enjoy life as much as we do. Seven years ago we moved from Chicago’s lakefront to th... View Family |
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Rhodora & Mark
We had canoed deep into the Boundary Waters and found a campsite where we decided to stay for a few days. It was clear at night, with no moon. We would stay up long after the fire had gone out so we could lie on our backs and look up at the stars. It was awesome! But one morning that week Rhodora sat by the campfire and cried. She said she wished we ha... View Family |
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Ashanti & Edward
We are EXCITED that you stopped by our profile. We are a funny, energetic and cool couple. We like to have a good time and believe the world is here to enjoy. We also believe that laughter is as important as air. Without it you can’t enjoy life. Look around our profile page and CHECK US OUT!!!
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Bonnie & Lenell
We are as excited-as-can-be about bringing a precious child into our lives. Our life’s paths have brought us to adoption and the process has really elevated our spirits. With each step, the trip home with a car seat becomes more and more real to us. We’ve made so many plans around the awesome day that we bring a baby home.
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Dawn & Mike
Hello! We are Dawn, Mike and Madeline. Thank you for choosing to read our letter and taking a moment to get to know our family. We can only imagine the difficult decision you are faced with as you search through these letters. We hope this one gives you a true sense of who we are and what our life is like. We have been married since 1995 and have a won... View Family |
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Ricardo & Nick
We are Nick and Ricardo. We are life partners, we have a deep love for each other and we have a tremendous amount of love to offer a child. We know this is a very difficult time for you and we hope after reading this letter you are able to find comfort, knowing that a loving and caring family is waiting. We hope you’d like to learn more about us and we would love the chance to meet... View Family |
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