
TERRY HERSPERGER, CRADLE BABY 1946
Terry counts July 12, 1946 as one of the luckiest days of his life. Only two months old at the
It doesn’t matter how far along you are—it’s never too early or too late to reach out to us. When you’re ready, we can set up a time for you to meet with one of our counselors, at a place convenient to you.
Your Cradle Counselor will serve as your guide throughout your home study, educational workshops, and placement. Our commitment to you is lifelong—we want your child and your family to thrive.
The Cradle hosts webinars, courses and workshops to help families, professionals and community members increase their understanding of adoption and parenting.
It doesn’t matter how far along you are—it’s never too early or too late to reach out to us. When you’re ready, we can set up a time for you to meet with one of our counselors, at a place convenient to you.
Your Cradle Counselor will serve as your guide throughout your home study, educational workshops, and placement. Our commitment to you is lifelong—we want your child and your family to thrive.
The Cradle hosts webinars, courses and workshops to help families, professionals and community members increase their understanding of adoption and parenting.
Terry counts July 12, 1946 as one of the luckiest days of his life. Only two months old at the
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Written September 2014 Hannah was born January 2014 with serious neurological problems that could result in paralysis, developmental delays or
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On their very first date in 1999, Christopher and Michael McGuire discussed how much both of them wanted a family.
Published February 2016 By Shelbie Bostedt, Intern Jenna and Anthony Comer-Hill vividly remember the first moment they laid eyes on their
In 2005, a seemingly healthy newborn baby girl arrived in The Cradle nursery. Unfortunately, her clean bill of health was
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Written February 2012 A diverse group of thirteen prospective adoptive families attended The Cradle’s Sayers Center Information Meeting at Victory
Written September 2015 As she walked to chemistry class, Lisa summoned the courage to call her mom on her cell
Back row, from left: Brian Martin, Sean Ward, Bill and Janet Martin. Front row: Tara Martin holding son Brendan, Juliette Martin,
Published February 2011 By The Cradle Staff Jalissa went home from The Cradle with Kenna and Simmie Meredith at 6
Published October 2010 By The Cradle Staff Anne was already four months along when she discovered that she was pregnant,
Cradle adoptee and recently appointed Cradle Board member, Stuart White, says that The Cradle took a risk when they placed
Immediately upon picking up the phone, and throughout their conversation, Pam Kavanagh let the interviewer know what her Cradle babies
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The Piper family in California, 1938 Alice, George III, Nina, Edmund, George Jr. The Cradle was only five years old
Timing is everything. But as Cradle parents Michele Thoele and Puamuh Ghogomu learned, in adoption it is something that can’t be
Mary Elizabeth “Betsy” Berry is a mother, a grandmother, a world traveler… and a proud Cradle baby, Class of 1939.
1942 Cradle adoptee Annabelle Loud Redway had an unusual childhood. Her father, Gordon Loud, was a prominent archaeologist with the
Last September, longtime Nevada resident Jenny Seljan Cordisco paid a visit to Evanston with her youngest son, Eddie, to show
Hart and Jeff Payne, left; Mary Hart and Philip Wilheit, right, at The Cradle on August 31, 2016 One word
Published January 2016 Growing up, I always knew that I was adopted. My parents initially explained with books and stories
It’s not everyone who gains a new big family at age 69. For 1948 Cradle adoptee Dan Lawlor, the past
“I truly believe when your baby is born, you are put together as a family,” says Cradle mom Heather Cichon.
The Cradle’s Helpline is available 24 hours a day at 800-272-3534. You can also text a Cradle counselor from 8:30am
Published January 2016 Meghan was just 16 years old when she found out she was pregnant. Like most women who
Amanda and Martin Herholdt’s journey to bring their son Parker home was a long and complicated one, spanning nearly seven
When Lara and Joe Marcantonio began their adoption journey by submitting an application to The Cradle in the summer of
“I’ve come to realize that in life we sometimes experience special moments and encounter special people who greatly impact who
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