Richard and Alyssa
We're looking to adopt a baby
Hi there! We are Richard and Alyssa. We want to thank you for your consideration and for taking the time to learn a little bit more about us. We want you to know how incredibly amazing you are and how much admiration we have for you as you embark on this journey. As you look through our photos and read more about us, we hope you can gain a better sense of who we are, how we love, and what we value most in our lives.
We were both raised in New York, Alyssa in Upstate and Richard in Downstate. In 2014, we decided to leave New York and move to South Carolina to attend college and begin our education in dental hygiene and medicine. We each signed up to take an anatomy and physiology course, were paired up as lab partners, and the rest is history. Well, sort of… a year later, we finally started dating.
For the next several years, we moved around the state as we finished our schooling. The one thing that has always brought us closer together is our desire to help other people, and we get to do this in our professional and personal lives.
We got engaged in 2018 and married in 2020, and we always knew that we wanted to have a family. After a difficult few years of unsuccessfully being able to start a family biologically, we have opened our hearts to the possibility of growing our family through adoption.
Financial Support
Expectant mothers who choose to make an adoption plan may qualify for some level of financial assistance during their pregnancy. However, each person's situation and specific needs are different. Your adoption social worker can help you determine what level of assistance you qualify for and deserve. Many expectant mothers qualify for financial assistance to cover basic pregnancy and living expenses, including but not limited to - transportation reimbursement, utility assistance for phone, water, and electricity/gas, maternity clothing and supplements, etc.
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Navigating a pregnancy alone is never easy. Depending on your situation and location, you may qualify for financial assistance to help cover the cost of basic living expenses, such as food and groceries.
Medical Expenses
Receiving quality medical care during your pregnancy is vital to both your health and the health of your baby. If you choose to place your baby for adoption, all of your pregnancy-related medical expenses will be covered by the adoptive family.
Rent & Utilities
Women who choose to place their baby for adoption may receive financial assistance to help cover the cost of rent and utilities. If you feel that you'll need some help with these costs, it's important to talk to your adoption social worker about it early in the process.
Household Items
In order to have a healthy pregnancy, it's important that you have everything you need to lead a healthy lifestyle. The cost of some household items may be covered during your pregnancy.
Counseling
Placing a baby for adoption is a loving but incredibly challenging decision. Many women experience a range of emotions during this time and find that counseling is very helpful.
Transportation
If you need assistance with transportation, your adoption social worker can help you find the best solution. You may be eligible for help with transportation costs.
Glimpses
Our photos will be available here as soon as we upload some. We're excited to share glimpses of our life with you!