Dear birth parent,
We have long desired to start a family, love a child unconditionally, show them the world and snuggle with them at night. We know that the decision to place your child for adoption is an incredibly hard one, and we hope we can ease your fears about your child’s future. We promise that we will love your child to the moon and back, that they will be the center of our world, and that we will give them every opportunity possible to fulfill their dreams. Thank you for considering us.
About us:
Emily is from the United States. Fred is from El Salvador. We met in 2018 while working and started dating soon after. Emily loved Fred’s warmth and relaxed nature; Fred loved Emily’s capacity for joy and humor, even in difficult situations. While we are from different backgrounds and religions, we felt an immediate kinship. We married in 2023 and celebrated with our families at a beautiful lake in El Salvador.
Our lives:
We live in a vibrant neighborhood in Latin America. Our house is filled with plants and we live close to parks, playgrounds and schools. At home, we talk in a mix of English and Spanish, and our large community of friends is bilingual. We often spend the weekends hanging out with friends and family. We love seeing art and listening to music of all kinds—salsa, blues, electronic, etc. Because we live in a bustling city, we enjoy going to the mountains and beach as a way to reconnect with nature.
We are both extremely close to our families, including a long list of siblings and cousins. Our families are multiracial and include two adopted children, which has given us a firsthand look at the beauty and complexities of forming deep bonds that aren't dependent on biological connection. We’re also sensitive to the challenges and biases that adopted children might face, which has helped our family create an environment where they feel seen, supported and empowered.
The Future
We are excited to shower your child with love—to build sand castles at the beach, to teach them to swim and read, and to navigate life’s challenges together. There will also be the inevitable hard times. We are prepared to face those together, and lean on our community who love us unconditionally.
Lastly, we want you to know that we will respect whatever kind of relationship you may want with your child and with us. We would love for you to be a part of your child’s life, but we also understand if you need space to determine what, if any, type of relationship is best for you. Mostly, we hope to support you as much as possible as you make this important decision.
Love,
Emily and Fred
