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May2018 Match Catalog

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Ann
Maryland

Hiya,my name is Ann. My friends say I am kind with a great sense of humor
and compassionate. I am a physician and a pet lover. I love to spend
time with my two dogs and three cats.
My hobbies are cooking, gardening, hiking or sculpting. I also like trying new
things.
I am excited to start a family through adoption and I can’t wait to become a par-
ent.
For more information contact Eileen Wharton at
[email protected] Phone: (301) 664-9664

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Becky and Dave
Maryland

Hi there,we’re Dave and Becky. Dave is friendly, thoughtful and sweet
and Becky is warm, funny and kind. We’re a loving married
couple, eager to adopt and add to our family.
We are a very active couple. We like to go hiking, snowboarding, kayaking and
scuba diving. We also enjoy travelling, attending church, and spending time
with family and friends.
I (Becky) grew up in a large blended family of 8 siblings, helping out my parents
taking care of everyone. Dave volunteers with the children of wounded warriors
every week. We love children and can’t wait to expand our family.
For more information contact Eileen Wharton at
[email protected] Ph5o2ne: (301) 664-9664

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Brett and Leigh
Maryland

Hello, we’re Brett and Leigh Anne. We have a loving relationship and
have been married for 30 years. We founded a real estate com-
pany together and spend our days working closely together. We have a terrific
relationship, and have excellent communication skills.
Leigh Ann is thoughtful and energetic and Brett is outgoing and creative. We
enjoy being involved in our church, Brett has been a pastor for 15 years and
Leigh Anne teaches Sunday school at a church they also founded. We also enjoy
watching films, listening to music, staying active and playing with our dog, Je-
thro.
For more information contact Eileen Wharton at
[email protected] Phone: (301) 664-9664

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Mindy
Maryland

Hi,I’m Mindy. I’m warm, friendly and active. During my free time I like to cook,
entertain friends, go hiking, spent time outside and go to the theater. I am
also fluent in sign language.
Due to personal experiences, I have a unique appreciation for what kids in foster
care go through. I have been preparing myself for all the challenges and joys of
becoming a parent.
For more information contact Eileen Wharton at
[email protected] Phone: (301) 664-9664

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Michelle
Maryland

Hi there,I’m Michelle. I’m upbeat and outgoing. During my free time
I enjoy physical activities, going to the movies and attending
music and cultural festivals.
I enjoy attending church and participating in church events. I have a great sup-
port system of family and friends. I can’t wait to become a mom!
For more information contact Eileen Wharton at
[email protected] Phone: (301) 664-9664

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Maurine
Maryland

Hello, my name is Maurine. I am creative, easy-going and caring. During
my free time I make jewelry, read, and take care of my dog. I also
have an extensive Barbie doll collection.
I understand that being calm and patient is important. I feel that my expecta-
tions are realistic about caring for a child who has had traumatic experiences.
For more information contact Eileen Wharton at
[email protected] Phone: (301) 664-9664

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Jim and Leigh
Maryland

Hello, we are Jim and Leah. We are a loving married couple, looking
to start a family. Jim is funny, thoughtful and friendly, and Leah is
kind and sweet.
Jim has a social work degree and works for an adult psychiatric treatment pro-
gram. Leah works for the government.
For fun, we like to stay active, riding our bikes, running, swimming and hiking.
We also like listening to music, meditating and spending time with our dog.
For more information contact Eileen Wharton at
[email protected] Phone: (301) 664-9664

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John and William
Maryland

Hello! we are John and William. We have been happily married for five
years.
John is friendly and funny and William is warm and thoughtful. For fun, we like
to stay active, listen to music, cooking, baking and spending time with family
and friends.
We have one friendly dog at home and have a great support of other adoptive
parents, family and friends.
For more information contact Eileen Wharton at
[email protected] Phone: (301) 664-9664

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Quang, Scott and Cameron
Maryland

Hi,we’re Quang and Scott. We’re a loving and committed couple who have
been together for 15 years. Quang is friendly and smart, Scott is funny,
thoughtful and kind.
We adopted Cameron five years ago when he was 10. He is a wonderful child,
who is funny and engaging. I (Quang) have had a very positive personal experi-
ence with adoption as I was adopted when I was an infant.
During our free time we enjoy reading, travelling, photography, music and
spending time together with our family, friends and our dog Percy. We have a
great support from family and friends as well as other adoptive families.
For more information contact Eileen Wharton at
[email protected] Phone: (301) 664-9664

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Scott and John
Maryland

Hello, we are Scott and John. We have been in a domestic partnership
for three years now and have been together for seven years.
We enjoy spending time outdoors, playing tennis or sailing. We also like reading
travelling and listening to music during our free time.
Scott is fluent in Spanish because he spent time in Puerto Rico. At the moment
we have no kids at home, but John has had experience foster parenting. I (John)
still keep in touch with her today.
For more information contact Eileen Wharton at
[email protected] Phone: (301) 664-9664

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Douglas
Maryland

Hello, my name is Douglas. I am energetic and fun. My friends describe
me as being extremely engaging with a great sense of humor.
During my free time I enjoy boating or fulfilling my love of life-long learning at
museums. I also love travelling to interesting destinations.
I am an entrepreneur with my own business so am able to devote all my time to
any new family member. I am excited and ready to take on the thrills of parent-
ing!
For more information contact Eileen Wharton at
[email protected] Phone: (301) 664-9664

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Danielle
Maryland

Hiya,I’m Danielle. I’m looking forward to becoming a parent. I enjoy read-
ing, running and practicing yoga during my free time.
I spend a lot of time with my friend’s children as well as being actively involved
in my niece’s life. Using community resources, I have spent time preparing my
life for my new family member.
For more information contact Eileen Wharton at
[email protected] Phone: (301) 664-9664

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Marie and Xavier
Virginia

Hi,we are Marie and Xavier. We have been together for seven years and mar-
ried for three. We can be described as a loing and thoughtful couple.
Xavier works for the National Geospatial Intelligence agency as an analyst with
the Insider Threat Department. Marie works as a Managing Editor for the Smith-
sonian Institute American Art Journal. Both of us have a predictable and flexible
work schedule.
We love travelling, cooking and celebrating the holidays with family and friends.
Marie has two younger siblints who have been adopted as toddlers from Asia,
and has been raised in a very adoption friendly family!
For more information contact Eileen Wharton at
[email protected] Phone: (301) 664-9664

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Wade and Coral
Maryland

Hi there,we are Wade and Coral. We have been married for 11 years.
Wade is thoughtful, quiet and kind, and Coral is sweet and
warm and speaks fluent Spanish and French.
We like to spend time outdoors, playing tennis, and watching sports. We also
love to travel a lot, doing cultural activities. We are close to family and friends,
especially Wade’s niece Ruby.
For more information contact Eileen Wharton at
[email protected] Phone: (301) 664-9664

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Robert and Paula
Maryland

Hello, we are Robert and Paula, a loving and respectful couple who have
been married for 15 years. Robert is described as outgoing and
loyal. He is the Head Pastor in their church. Paula is described as a patient and
emphatic person.
We have five children ages 13, 11, 9, 7 and 5. Paula is currently homeschooling
all of them. Our of our children is adopted from Korea so we have some experi-
ence with adoption.
We have a great support system with family and friends.
For more information contact Eileen Wharton at
[email protected] Phone: (301) 664-9664

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Jenifer

Hello! I am a single Wwoamsahniinngmtyolant,eD40Cs and people describe me as
loving, motivated and dedicated.
I enjoy cooking, reading and going to social and cultural events. I have my own
practice and work as an attorney, so I am able to set my own hours and have
plenty of flexibility.
I have the unique experience of having parented two African American boys
when their families had been unable to. I consider them to be my sons although
they are both adult age now. I believe this experience has helped to prepare me
for my future adoption plans.
For more information contact Eileen Wharton at
[email protected] Phone: (301) 664-9664

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Craig and Kristie
Maryland

Hi,we are Craig and Kristie. We have been married for 3 years and would de-
scribe our relationship as very strong. Craig is hardworking and has a great
sense of humor. Kristie is loyal and caring.
Craig works for Oracle in the global business unit. Kristie worked as a communi-
ty clinician with adolescents in residential care. Now she is a stay at home mom
and volunteers in her community. She has two daughters form her first marriage
who are both in their 20’s and who live outside the home.
We also have two small dogs and a cat. We are very active in our community
and in our church. We are excited to participate in our children’s activities in the
future!
For more information contact Eileen Wharton at
[email protected] Phone: (301) 664-9664

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Herman and Anne
Maryland

Hello! we are Herman and Anne, a loving couple married for seven
wonderful years.
Herman works with Mothers against Drunk Drivers (MADD) as a Youth Develop-
ment Coordinator and a realtor. Anne works as a hospice nurse.
Together, we have a 17-year old daughter who started college this year. Anne
was adopted from foster care and has always desired to be an adoptive parent.
For more information contact Eileen Wharton at
[email protected] Phone: (301) 664-9664

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