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Maria and David
Washington

Basic Info

Maria

Age: 58
Sex: Female
Race/Ethnicity: African American, Hispanic
Religion: Mormon-Church of the Latter Day Saints

David

Age: 54
Sex: Male
Race/Ethnicity: Caucasian
Religion: Mormon-Church of the Latter Day Saints

Child Preferences

Age: Infant to 7 years old
Sex: Either
Max Number of Children: 4
Race/Ethnicity: Caucasian, African American, Asian, Native American, Hispanic, Pacific Islander

Special Needs the Family is Open To: Mild Physical/Medical Disability, Environmental Allergies, Food Allergies, Wets the Bed, Failure to Thrive, Prenatal Drug Exposure, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physically Disabled-Mild, Hearing Impaired, Academically behind due to poor attendance, Has Behavior Problems in School, Mild Learning Disabilities, Child has had a disrupted adoption

Environment

State: Washington
Neighborhood: Suburban
Residency:
Years Together: 24
Children in the Home: 0
Pet(s): Dog(s), cat(s)

Work

Maria

Occupation: School Psychologist

David

Occupation: Doctor/Surgeon

Adoption Agency

Agency: A Family For Every Child
Worker: Stephanie Cummings
Worker: s.cummings@afamilyforeverychild.org
City: Eugene
State: Oregon
Zip: 97402

Family Description

We are David and Maria recent empty nesters. Grandpa and Grandma (retired teachers) living at the house in the in-law apartment. We have a big house with 4 empty bedrooms and two exclusive bathrooms for those bedrooms that waiting for children to fill them. We would love to hear the laughter and noise of children in the house once again.

Preference Description

We are open to individuals or siblings (2 - 4), ages newborn to 7 years old of any ethnic, race or gender with no intellectual disabilities. We speak English, Spanish and Portuguese. Our family is multiracial - Brazil (black/Hispanic).

The Gent Family Profile

We would like to adopt a child less than 4 years old. We are open to boys or girls. We feel we can accommodate a sibling group of up to 4 kids. We prefer to adopt a child of Caucasian, Hispanic, Black, Asian, Native American or Pacific Islander ethnic background. We are open to children with many, many special needs. In general, We are open to individuals or siblings (2 - 4), ages newborn to 7 years old of any ethnic, race or gender with no intellectual disabilities. We speak English, Spanish and Portuguese. Our family is multiracial - Brazil (black/Hispanic).

Introduction

Our names are Maria and David Gent. I am currently 55 years old and my husband is currently 51 years old. We are empty nest since our twins girls turned 20 years old and decided to move from home. I work full-time for Elevation Health Care as a School Psychologist and have a flexible work schedule. My partner works full-time for Kitsap Foot and Ankle Clinic as a Doctor/Surgeon and has a flexible work schedule.

Home and Community

We live outside Bremerton City limits with 2 1/2 acres for a garden and fruit trees and a view of mountains and the water (Puget Sound). There are a lot of hiking and outdoor activity opportunities.

Parenting Experience

We have 21-year-old twin daughters who are grown and out of the house be stay in close contact. Maria is a school psychologist and works with children daily. Both of us have worked with youth and small children groups in the church and community.

Support

We know that we have more to give and that a child needs a stable healthy home that we would love to provide. We have a family who has previously adopted and we love our nephews and nieces and would love the opportunity for our own children as well.

Motivation to Adopt

We have a great church community with scouting and children's activities. Camping and hiking and water activities to walking on the beach. We love to travel and experience new places and sights.