Meet Waiting Families

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.

Please feel free to connect with us to learn more about any of these families either via e-mail or calling 1-800-272-3534.

Ann & Jerry Dear Birthparents, What does a Chicago city boy have to do with a Texas cowgirl? The answer would be Ann and Jerry, a fun loving couple who enjoys life and would like to add to our family. We are hoping that this letter will give you a glimpse into our lives and help you learn more about us and how we would like to share our lives with a child. OUR FAMILY We would like to raise a child in... View Family

Becky & Jen Dear Birthparents, Can you imagine your child having 36 cousins spread across 9 states? How about a Grandpa with a paper route? Can you picture your child boogie boarding, complaining about music lessons, reading Dr. Seuss, being soothed by mother's lullaby, or smelling the fresh summer air while bicycling along Lake Michigan? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then we'd love... View Family

Katie & Eric "I love you to the moon and back." ~Guess How Much, I Love You, Sam McBratney Dear Birthparents, We borrowed this quote from one of the greatest children's books ever written. It sums up, in one short sentence, the way we feel about one another as a family. We are a family of three that deeply love and cherish one another, anxiously waiting to become a family of four. We are Eric and Kat... View Family

Kelly & Bill The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. ~Eleanor Roosevelt Whether or not our paths cross, and no matter what path you choose, our dream for you and your baby is a beautiful future. Thank you for taking the time to read our letter. Our names are Bill and Kelly. We have known each other for ten years and have been married for three and a half years. We met ... View Family

Cullen & Jason We know what you're thinking, "Oh, look, a couple of gay guys looking to adopt a baby." Even we are surprised by how many of us are on this waiting list. But just as you are not the same as anyone, who may be reading these profiles, we are not the same as anyone else writing them. As you take a moment to read on and see what we're about keep in mind that we have something in common: we both have t... View Family

Liz & Eamon Dear Birthparent, That you have decided to review this letter means that you are trying to figure out what is best for your child. Adoption is a wonderful and precious gift and we respect you for considering it for your baby. We currently have no children of our own and would love to welcome you and your baby into our family. No one person can predict the future, but our hope is that our solid ... View Family

Lori & Dan Dear Birthparent(s): Welcome to our story and our hearts. We are Lori and Dan. We hope that you will come to believe what we already know in our own hearts -- we can provide your child the fun-loving, secure and happy home of which you dream. Hopefully our story can make a connection with you and you'll be willing to travel this road with us and find it to be a safe, supportive and respectful j... View Family

Jeanette & Scott Hello, Please allow us to introduce ourselves. We are Jeanette and Scott, formerly high school sweethearts, now husband and wife. We've been married over 8 years now and are still madly in love (and we like each other too!). Adoption has been a very easy decision for us and our extended family. Because Scott and his Brother are adopted, we have direct insight to what it means to be adopted a... View Family

Corinne & Josh Dear Birthparent(s), "Everything happens for a reason", that's the quote that we try to live by. You never know what will happen in your life and where it will take you. None of us thought we would be sitting here writing/reading this letter, but we are. Not one of us has had an easy journey getting here, and we don't pretend to know what you are going through at this time. However, what has ha... View Family

Chris & Mike Dear Birthparent(s), We are Chicago Cubs fans, who root for our team fervently and who bleed "Cubbie Blue." A Cubs fan is ever hopeful, prepared for life's ups and downs, and unconditionally loyal. These qualities describe us not only as sports fans, but also as husband and wife, as teachers, and now (we hope) as parents. We hope to get to know you and to gain your trust during this... View Family

Theresa & Chris Dear Birthparent(s), What happens when you take a cruise to the western Caribbean and your luggage takes a different cruise to Mexico? You get the beginning of our honeymoon and the start of many adventures together. And though not every adventure goes according to plan, we know that we can always rely on each other to make the most out of any situation. As we began our journey of b... View Family

Heather & Dan Dear Birthparent, Hello! We're Dan and Heather, and we are excited about adopting a baby! We are fun-loving, warm-hearted, and will enjoy being parents. We want to adopt because we love children, we would love to start a family, and we have been unable to have our own children. Our own families are blessed because of adoption. Heather's sister is adopted, and so are several of our nieces a... View Family

Jeff & Vlad Dear Birthparent(s), Hello, we're Vlad and Jeff and we appreciate the time you are taking to get to know a little about us. We are looking forward to getting to know you and learning about your interests and your hopes and dreams for your child. We have a strong commitment to an open adoption and we want to build a relationship with you t... View Family

Roberta Dear Birthparent(s), My name is Roberta and I am honored you are willing to take the time to get to know who I am, my life and the life I want to share with a child. I will never assume to know what you are going through or what you are feeling. I can only assure you that the journey I am on to become a mother has been well thought out and a dream of mine all of my life. Please know that I am ... View Family

Rachel & Kathy Dear Birthparent(s)... Wow. That sounds kind of stuffy, huh? Hi. We're Kathy and Rachel. We know you've read a ton of these letters, so we'll try to make ours short and sweet. Or at least sweet! We feel like the last decade of our lives has been leading up to being parents, and we're so excited to be part of the adoption process and look forward to being able to share our love and our home ... View Family

Megan & Bill Dear Birth Parent, Thank you for taking the time to read our letter. We understand what a big decision you are about to make and we will keep you in our prayers as you continue on this journey. We hope this letter gives you an idea of the kind of people we are, what kind of family we are, the home life we live, and how we would welcome your child into our lives. We are so grateful you are takin... View Family

Ginger & Thomas Dear Birthparent, We are Ginger and Tom. Both of us have, in our pasts, faced uncertainties and life-changing choices. We are now happily married and in a place in our lives where we can offer a loving home to a child. Our deepest hope is that, now, our love and home might be a comforting resource for you as you consider your options and make your plans. We are delighted with the possibility... View Family

Jill & Michael Dear Birthparent(s): We are Michael and Jill. With our daughter Catherine, we have created a loving and nurturing home that we'd like to share with another child. Thanks to patience, humor, communication, and support from family and friends, we are raising a little girl who shines from the inside out; she gives us confidence that we're on the right track as parents. We love being a family and... View Family

Vicki & Dave Hello there! We're Dave and Vicki. When Dave was adopted by his stepfather at six years old he remembers being asked by the Judge, "Do you want to be adopted by this man?" Of course he said "yes!" since he had already thought of Rich as his father. That "yes" didn't make him forget his biological father or his family. With this experience we understand the need for a child to know their life st... View Family

Chris & Michael Dear Birthparents, Hello! Let us introduce ourselves, we are Chris and Michael. While we write this letter filled with excitement and anticipation of a new addition to our family, we realize you read this letter with the enormous weight of making a life changing decision for you and your baby. We have so many things to tell you and so little time to make an impact. We hope to share with you a s... View Family