As a two parent home (two women) we would like to adopt a girl or a sibling group of girls. We can accommodate a sibling group of up to 3 kids. Our daughter Khloey is looking forward to having forever sisters. Any ethnic background will blend in with our family because we are a blended family. We are willing to accept minor or medically correctable conditions, a child w/special needs PTSD, attachment, learning, or developmental delays no serious permanent disability. We are open to learning more.
We would love and welcome previous connections. As many people that can love a child and have them feel as though they are family are welcome here. That just means our family will grow that much larger (children and extended family) :) Makes us happy!!!
We live in the State of Florida. Our home is a single family home with an in ground pool in a deed restricted area. We live in a 3 bedroom home with a living room and family room. Our family room is where the TV is along with the pretend kitchen, strollers, and shopping carts. We turned our "formal living room & formal dining" into a craft room and kids' library. You will see hot pink book shelves with a reading section into the corner with pillows. A long craft table with crayons, paper, scissors, markers, stickers to get those creative minds going. Our home is kid geared. The main bathroom is Minnie Mouse theme with pink handles on all the cabinets.
We have a dance studio in walking distance from our home. They teach dance, tap, jazz, hip hop, tumbling and music. Khloey attends this dance studio. We also have the local YMCA which teaches many classes and has organized sports (soccer, t-ball, baseball, football, cheerleading, etc). Khloey also is involved in soccer. Getting involved in the community keeps us busy
We both have had lots of experience both separate and together. I, Lisa, raised three boys mostly as a single parent. Arlene raised her niece since 3 months old and her nephew since 18 years of age - they both have cognitive disorders. They are doing very well as adults with minimal guidance. Together Arlene & I have fostered over 25 children both in traditional foster care and medical foster care. Not only did we foster these children but we mentored their parents.
We take advantage of all trainings offered through The Children's Network of SWFL. We have learned through all the services that are available that NO two kids are the same. What might have worked while raising your own children doesn't necessarily work for others. Even with our own adopted daughter we are still learning and are very open to learn.