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Andrew and Janelle
Oregon

Basic Info

Andrew

Age: 35
Sex: Male
Race/Ethnicity: Caucasian
Religion: Christian

Janelle

Age: 40
Sex: Female
Race/Ethnicity: Caucasian
Religion: Christian

Child Preferences

Age: Infant to 20 years old
Sex: Either
Max Number of Children: 4
Race/Ethnicity: Caucasian, African American, Asian, Native American, Hispanic, Pacific Islander, Mixed, Bi-Racial

Special Needs the Family is Open To: Mild Physical/Medical Disability (Open to Discussion), Animal Allergies, Asthma, Drug Allergies, Environmental Allergies, Food Allergies, Difficulty in Attaching, Difficulty Making Friends, Lying, Poor Social Skills, Stealing, Prenatal Drug Exposure, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Hearing Impaired, Speech Delays - Mild, Vision Impaired, Anorexia/Bulimia, Hoarding, Overeating, Pica, Academically behind due to poor attendance, Cognitive Delay - Mild, Has Behavior Problems in School, Mild Learning Disabilities, Speech or Language Impairment, Suspension(s), One/Both Parents Diagnosed with Depression, One/Both Parents Have Alcohol Addiction, One/Both Parents Have Drug Addiction, Exposed to Domestic Violence, Child has had a disrupted adoption, Multiple Placements, Child on Probation / Parole, Convicted of Theft, Previously Incarcerated, ADHD, Diabetes, Missing Limbs: May Require Prosthesis, Adjustment Disorder, Autism, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Requires Counseling/Therapy, Willing to Maintain Contact via Mail with Bio Family, Willing to Maintain Contact with Past Foster Parents, Willing to Maintain Contact with Bio Grandparents & Other Relatives, Willing to Maintain Contact with Bio Siblings, History of Sexually Acting Out, Sexually Abused in the Past

Environment

State: Oregon
Neighborhood: Suburban
Residency:
Years Together: 8
Children in the Home: 1
Pet(s): Dog(s)

Work

Andrew

Occupation: Student/contractor

Janelle

Occupation: Registered Nurse

Adoption Agency

Agency: A Family For Every Child
Worker: Dina Badolato
Worker: dina@afamilyforeverychild.org
City: Eugene
State: Oregon
Zip: 97402

Family Description

Hello! We are the Wade family and are hoping adopt a child or children into our forever family! We have been married for 7 years and have a 5 year old biological son, as well as three silly, snuggly and playful dogs. We live in a beautiful valley in Southern Oregon. We are excited about this process and would love to meet you!

Preference Description

We are looking to adopt 1-4 children (with multiples being siblings) of any race and gender. We are willing to accept minor or medically correctable conditions, but with no serious permanent disability. We are open to discussing specific cases.

The Wade Family Profile

We would like to adopt a child who is less than 21 years old. We are open to boys or girls. We feel we can accommodate a sibling group of up to 4 kids. Almost any ethnic background will blend in with our family. We are open to children with special needs. In general, We are looking to adopt 1-4 children (with multiples being siblings) of any race and gender. We are willing to accept minor or medically correctable conditions, but with no serious permanent disability. We are open to discussing specific cases.

Introduction

Our names are Andrew and Janelle Wade. I am currently 32 years old. My wife is currently 37 years old. We have one child. Our child's name is Samuel and he is 5 years old.

I am going back to school to become a licensed counselor. Currently, I work as an independent contractor, while I'm in school. I have a flexible work schedule. My wife works full-time for Providence Medical Center as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department.

We love any activity that gets us out in nature: hiking, biking, playing with the dogs, jumping on the trampoline, getting away to the coast, camping, paddle boarding, kayaking, swimming... you name it!

Home and Community

We live in southern Oregon in a single family home, built in 1922. We love restoring old houses because of the character! Our neighborhood has lots of kids and everyone is friendly. We have a neighborhood tradition of closing off the street for the Fourth of July and having fun activities like a parade and a bbq and live music. Samuel is in preschool this year, but next year when he goes to Kindergarten, the school is close by and we plan to walk or bike there together. There are several playgrounds and splash pads that are nearby as well. We go to the library quite a bit as well. There is a huge children's book selection and a play area with legos, dinosaurs, coloring and a pirate ship to climb!

Parenting Experience

We have one biological son and he has taught us to be more humble, curious and adventurous! He is such an amazing kid. We have a close relationship with our nieces and nephews (ages 4-23). We frequently take them out to coffee or ice cream (we call them "dates"). We feel it is so important to invest intentionally into relationships. We have each gone through a lot of personal counseling that has benefited our parenting skills. Two of our favorite books on parenting are The Whole Brain Child and No Bad Kids. Both focus on the "why" behind behavior. We both feel like children need to grow up in a supportive environment where they are listened to and valued.

Support

We have a large community of local, supportive friends, who are like family to us. My wife's best friend of 20+ years live about 5 minutes down the road from us. We also have very close relationships with our extended family. They live in Portland, so it is about a 4.5 hour drive to visit, which limits the amount of time we spend together. We try to get together at least 4-5 times a year.

Motivation to Adopt

Above all else, we believe that a family sticks together, no matter what. Each of us comes with challenges -- but it is the staying and the being there for one another that is a game changer. We believe in going to counseling as well, which can be very beneficial. It's nice to have an outside, unbiased opinion to help navigate difficult circumstances. We are always committed to talking things through and having open communication. We always try to assume the best of one another. "I'm sorry" and "I love you" go a long way!