You might remember the Chins (see video below), who we interviewed back in 2018 after the adoption of their daughter, Jordyn.

A lot has happened since then. Jordyn is now seven, a confident and spontaneous child who loves and excels in school. She also enjoys dance and competitive cheerleading.

“We’re just along for the ride,” says her mom, Megan. The family also remains close with Jordyn’s birth mother, Maya. “Jordyn talks about her all the time. She even brought a photo of Maya and her other daughters to school for show and tell.”

Initially uncertain of open adoption, the Chins are now some of its strongest advocates. You might have heard them speak at Cradle events or been mentored by them during your own home study process. “Openness can be scary and complicated, but it’s worth it,” says Megan. “Ultimately, the more love a child has in their life, the better.”

The Chin family has also grown since 2018! They adopted their son, Cam, from The Cradle in 2020. Cam, who is non-verbal and has unique needs, is surrounded by love and care, including that of Megan, a special education teacher, and his biological family. “From day one, Cam came with a lot of love and support. His birth parents, aunts, uncles, grandparents — they’re still involved, and they’re a big part of our family,” says Megan.

The Chins embody The Cradle’s adoption philosophy: embracing openness, celebrating diversity and identity, and supporting the unique needs of every child. “I love our family,” says Megan. “I have a lot of gratitude to The Cradle for everything it’s brought us.”