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Bill
We have been working with Lifelong Since June 2020 and waiting to get matched. My husband and I are very excited and everyone at Lifelong Adoptions has been very supportive. We know that our baby is on the way and the team at Lifelong are going to help our beautiful birth mother find her way to us!
Jennifer Johnson
I went into this adoption journey feeling frightened and alone.. thankfully Kalei and everyone else at lifelong adoptions made my experience as pleasant and comfortable as a situation like this can be. I placed my baby 1 month ago, and it wasn't easy but I never felt alone and I had access to support anytime I needed it! There were plenty of families to choose from and I can honestly say I found the perfect family that I feel in my heart will love and care for my baby just the way I would have if I had been in the position to parent. Thanks lifelong, I will always have nothing but gratitude for you guys, especially Kalei!
Jennifer Garcia
Lifelong adoptions were so patient with me. helped me find the loving parents to adopt my little precious joy. very kind and understanding people that will never try to rush you. I chose lifelong adoptions because I wanted what was right for my baby. A long life for her to be with her sweet god sent parents. Lifelong adoptions thank you for everything you have done for me finding the right parents for my baby. I couldn’t have done it without you.
Idali Mcdonald
Lifelong Adoptions we wanted to thank you and everyone that helped make our precious dream come true in our journey of adopting our beautiful Sofia Rose we feel so blessed and so grateful for every single one of you. Is so wonderful how God and all of you made this possible for Mike and I to become parents and helped us believe and gave us so much hope that it was going to happen, thank you again for everything you do.
We love you guys.
Mike and idali McDonald
Danny Holguin
Lifelong truly made our Dream of becoming a parent come true. Although my journey was tough at times lifelong really helped us in every way possible. They made sure that our journey wasn’t over till they helped us get a baby and for that I’m forever grateful. If you are thinking of adopting I would really recommend lifelong adoptions.
LeAnn Lovelady
I owe so much to Lifelong Adoptions! Without my involvement with this agency I would not have been able to become a mother! I am so very grateful the birth mother that blessed me with my little one found Lifelong and Me! Everyone at Lifelong made a process that can be overwhelming smooth and easy. Everyone there truly cared about me and were always supportive.
ariel casillas
I have to say that we could not be more happier with Lifelong adoptions. The process was so smooth and they were so understanding. We never felt pressured and they were always there as a resource. We were able to be matched fairly quickly and built a bond with the mother of our daughter. We stay in contact and all love our little Mariah. We are so grateful for the opportunity we had in finding this company and filling our hearts with love by adopting. We have pursued adopting more children as we have been blessed with the love to do so. We have a family of four which will be a soon a family of seven. I thank and respect so much the mothers who seek out for adoption knowing that this company will pick the best family for your child. They are screened and followed through out the process. I would highly recommend lifelong adoptions to parents looking to adopt or parents looking for the perfect family to care for their baby. They are angels........
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nyeria
i'm so happy about my baby
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Clint Hudler
I can not say enough positive things about these people. They help you through one of the scariest times of your life; constantly reminding you that YOUR BABY is out there. Not only were they right; our child is more perfect than we could have ever imagined. Thank you Lifelong Adoptions!
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Sharese D.
They were very supportive of me every step of the way and I would absolutely recommend them if someone needed it. They put your needs first and if I wanted to talk not just about adoptions but my feelings they would talk to me at any time or any hour! They made the process a little less hard but emotionally I was very sad but they helped me find therapy also!
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Sonja
LifeLong Adoption’s is the best.. I’m a birth mother they took the time to work with me on my time. Their staff make you feel comfortable. They helped me choose the best home for my babies.. If you want to feel like you matter this is the best place.
Jeremy & Rachel
Lifelong Adoptions Team,
We cannot begin to tell you how full our lives have become or how grateful we are to have had your company alongside us during our journey to complete our family. As our marriage matured, we realized that we desired to share in the love of a family together. After two years of trying on our own, we decided to seek the help of a fertility specialist. In January of 2019, and with heavy hearts, we learned that we would not be able to have children naturally. With several options laid out in front of us, we knew immediately that adoption was the route we wanted to take. We began researching in earnest as the year moved along, and in August we knew we wanted to open our hearts and begin what we did not realize would be a whirlwind. We found Lifelong Adoptions after looking at many adoption agencies, what we liked most is that Lifelong wasn’t an agency at all, but an advocate for us. The counsel your team provided was much needed encouragement as we soon encountered some disappointment. We settled in for what we believed would be a few years of emotional challenges.
However, almost nine months to the day from learning we could not naturally become parents and just two months after we started the application process, Lifelong Adoptions connected us with our birth mother and future twins. Just five days later they were born and on the sixth day they were placed in our arms. Through tears of joy we looked back at our surprisingly short adoption process. While we held our babies, we thought about all of the signs along the way that said to us, “this was meant to be.” We would have been next in line to have twins in our families, and while we were initially looking to adopt one, our hearts were overflowing as we were now the parents of two beautiful babies. Our hard decisions nine months earlier had lead to an emotional journey to our children, supported by family and friends. At each step along the way, all things fell into place as if they were designed to happen at exactly that moment. We have finalized our adoption and have more joy than one can bear. It is fortunate we are now four. We cannot thank you enough for helping to open the door to our life as a family and for your encouragement. We are truly blessed.
With love,
Jeremy & Rachel
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Lukas M.
Today is the eve of our son's adoption finalization hearing so I figured I would reflect on the journey that got us here. Hopefully something from this review is useful to you.
It feels like every choice you make in the process of adopting is critical, but it could be argued that choosing the right agency, facilitator, or whatever other entity to oversee your journey is paramount.
First and foremost, educate yourself on the difference between an adoption agency vs. an adoption facilitator. At a high level, an agency manages the adoption end-to-end and is staffed with coordinators, social workers, counselors, attorneys, and other personnel equipped to help you and an expectant mother from beginning to end. An adoption facilitator is a person or organization whose role is solely to make introductions between prospective adoptive parents and expectant mothers.
LifeLong Adoptions is an adoption facilitator. They essentially pull together your information, narrative, and photographs to market you to potential birth mothers (called "expectant mothers" until the placement has happened - at which time they are then called "birth mothers"). They charge a flat fee which is substantially lower than a traditional agency. You then pay the social worker(s), attorney(s), and whoever else necessary directly. LifeLong also takes on fewer families / individuals hoping to adopt than traditional agencies which can expedite the process overall (our son was born and in our arms 9 months after our profile went live). I have to underscore that all the staff at LifeLong take their roles beyond the general facilitator definition I listed above. They have organized and compassionate coordinators who work their hardest to place you with a child. Once a connection is made with an expectant mother, they go above and beyond to keep everyone connected. They also have fostered deep relationships with adoption attorneys in all states in the US to whom they will refer you and the expectant mother once you get to that stage in the process.
For my husband and me, who are both organized and have a project-management mindset, the idea of having to find and manage relationships with attorneys, find our own social worker to do the home visit and post-placement visit, and potentially other professionals not staffed by LifeLong (although, remember they have referrals with whom they have good working relationship) was not a problem. However, if you are looking for a full service situation, an agency may be the better option.
So much about adoption - unfortunately - is up in the air until it's all finalized. Amongst the positive reviews, I've read others criticizing LifeLong when a potential adoption fell through but so often failed adoptions happen when the expectant mother changes her mind of her own volition and can't be blamed on LifeLong. Others said they felt burdened by finding their own social worker or attorney which was a clear expectation (again, they have referrals!) outlined before signing the contract so it feels unfair to place blame.
For us, the LifeLong staff was there by our side shepherding us the whole way through. They connected us with the most incredible birth mother, helped her feel comfortable, advised her of her options regarding counseling and potential financial support, and checked in regularly along the way through the birth of our son and afterwards.
We would not have changed a thing about our adoption journey and when it's time to grow our family we will absolutely return to LifeLong.
Best wishes to you in your own journey.
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Danye
I never imagined that I would be pregnant and making the decision to place my baby for adoption. LifeLong showed me so much support. They were there for me no matter what my ultimate decision was. I even got emails and texts just to check up on me and see how I was doing and if I needed anything. They helped me find the most amazing family for my son. I told them what I wanted in a family and they knew all their families and helped me find the perfect one without favoring anyone. I am now finishing college and both my son and I can live out all our dreams.
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Loretta
I am a birthmom that has used LifeLong to place two of my children. LifeLong was really great. I got a lot of support and talking to them wasn't horrible. They didn't make me feel bad for not wanting to be the mom, they were really nice and respectful. If there are any other girls that are in a situation like I was in, they should give LifeLong a call because it was the best choice for me.
Richard T.
There are so many wonderful things that I can say about Lifelong Adoptions, but for the sake of the reader's I will try to keep it short.
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Mark, Stephanie & Ryan
Our dream came true through LifeLong Adoptions because we now have a little baby boy that we wanted since we got married. Life had other obstacles planned for us and we went through years of infertility and heartache. Working with the ladies at LifeLong made me feel I was not alone. They have been through my pain and they listened!! They help us step by step from the first phone call, where to get a home study, creating our profile, talking with a birthmother for the first time, and of course what to do when our BM went into labor. They shared in our joy of bringing home our baby. Our journey was their journey also and they shared in our joy of bring our baby home.
Nicole L.
I have nothing but praise for Lifelong Adoptions. They helped make my dream of motherhood a reality. Nicole and Jenee were complete godsends throughout my process. With each match they were encouraging and hopeful and completely supportive when things didn't work out. I think they were sometimes more upset than me when a match failed. But each time I knew they would be back out there looking for the perfect situation for me and it came in December 2017. I was matched with the amazing woman who gave my daughter life.
I can't tell you how many times talking to Jenee got me through some tough times! If you're a single parent looking for an agency Lifelong gets my vote of confidence.
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Gina L.
HI, Im not sure where to start as my story is quite long!! Lifelong made my dreams come true and for this I will be forever grateful.
Im a single Mom and they were one of the only agencies that believed in me.
The Team helped me so much throughout this process! They were there not matter what questions I had and walked me through so much.
Adoption is a rocky road sometimes but Lifelong was there for every step. Support is so cruical during this process and Lifelong was amazing.
Im so glad I found them.
My son and I are FOREVER grateful and I can't wait for him to be old enough to hear our special story.
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Gary & Sue
Going into the adoption process we didn't know exactly what to expect, but LifeLong made our journey as easy as possible. Not only did they hold our hands throughout the process, they became our counselors, our advocates and our friends. They truly love what they do and makes what can be a stressful and scary situation completely joyful. We have the little boy that God meant for us to have and it wouldn't have happened without LifeLong’s help. If we could adopt 100 children, we would and we'd use LifeLong for all 100!
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Tim & Melissa
LifeLong Adoptions gave my husband and I the precious gift of becoming parents! They are exceptional at what they do and we couldn't be happier about our experience with them. They went above and beyond to help us in the adoption of our daughter and we are eternally grateful. LifeLong’s team not only navigates the choppy waters of adoption but are deeply committed to the well-being of each and every child they place in a forever family. Every family they build is remembered with love.
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Carissa
LifeLong has been amazing since the first phone call! I called several other services and they put me off right away. The rude questions, and unfriendly personalities. LifeLong was like a breath of fresh air. What struck me immediately was the kindness and caring the staff showed. I was treated like a person and not a host carrying a child for someone else. All my initial questions were answered in the first two phone calls and many more over text and emails. Texts, emails and calls were immediately returned. LifeLong was there for the entire journey. I can’t say enough great things about them.
Lauren R.
Lifelong was there for us every step of the way in our journey. We had a failed connection after 8 months with a birthmother who ended up deciding not to place. We were heart broken. We turned back to Lifelong and said "now what?". It took over a year to even get THAT far and now here we are, back at the start. There were times I said "we need to do something else, this isn't working for us". Had they not been there to check in and get us back into a positive mode, we may not have made it as long as we did and would not have ended up with the perfect little boy that completes our family.
With Lifelong being a facilitator we KNEW they weren't going to act as attorney (or give any legal advice) or as a social worker....they are very clear about that from the start. But they work hard on putting a profile out there and show you kindness, understanding and mental support as they work on connecting with the birthmothers and you move through this emotional process at the same time.
It was difficult for me to be in the dark and not know who was seeing our profile, why we weren't being seen/chosen...etc. My wife and I leaned on Lifelong a lot.
No matter what facilitator or Agency you sign with, this WILL be an emotional experience. You're going to have ups and downs. You'll want someone more involved, focused and willing to check in with you and not a company that just throws you out into a large pool of people and forgets about you.
Lifelong is a wise choice if you want staff who can relate, cares about your outcome and even keeps in touch after the fact. If we decide to adopt again, Lifelong will be our first choice.
Drew S.
We were apprehensive at first about signing up with an adoption facilitator, as opposed to an adoption agency. However, we were impressed by LifeLong Adoptions' open support of the LGBT community and commitment to helping LGBT families start or continue a family through adoption. We also became acquainted with several other couples who had positives experiences with LifeLong Adoptions.
From the date we submitted an application to the date our beautiful daughter Annika was born, it was just under a year. The LifeLong Adoptions staff always conducted themselves with a high degree of professionalism. We primarily worked directly with Chelsea, Jenee, and Nicole, and they were all wonderfully helpful and responsive to inquiries by telephone and email. LifeLong Adoptions' referrals for an agency to conduct the home study (Little Flower Adoptions) and attorneys (Michael Jennings, David Cole) were also excellent, and all of these organizations worked well with each other, which mitigated our concerns about using a facilitator instead of an agency. LifeLong Adoptions' guidelines were very helpful in the development of our adoption profile, and we were pleased with the final product. Once we were matched with a prospective birth mother, LifeLong Adoptions' guidance was invaluable.
LifeLong Adoptions did everything they promised us and more. We were able to be present at the birth of our daughter, and we could not be happier.
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Sharon
I just wanted to say thank you so much for blessing me with two great dads for my daughter. I’ve had the best experience. I never expected this to be such a true blessing for me. I was so nervous and scared. I’m glad I made the choice to visit your website and found these two great men! Thanks Lifelong for blessing me with such a great adoption journey — and I do mean GREAT!
Reggie & Barry
From the very first conversation with LifeLong, we were impressed with the fact that they showed care and support for all parties in the adoption process. They build relationships with their birthmothers and ensure they stay healthy emotionally and physically. Ultimately, the true test is that we very quickly felt comfortable speaking with the staff, sharing our concerns, and sharing in the joys as we prepared, were matched, and after the birth of our daughter.
Paul & Lauren
We will be forever grateful to LifeLong for connecting us with our sons and providing such tremendous support throughout our journey.
Ryan and James
You ladies and the entire office did so much to help comfort us and assist in this process, we couldn't have made it through without you. Thank you a million times over. LifeLong Adoptions will be forever part of our baby’s journey and we couldn't be more thrilled to be in the LifeLong family.
Steven D.
We are very happy with LifeLong. We met with Mark in October 2015 and got all the info and references of other couples who have used LifeLong.
I called/emailed most people from the list and found out a friend of a friend had used. Honestly, everyone was really happy with what LifeLong was able to provide. Here's what I was able to understand from them.
~They get you connected, but for the most part you take it from there with an adoption agency and/or adoption attorney (LifeLong explains to you they are just a facilitator).
~You very well could end up with higher adoption expenses than expected (and we did!).
We decided to go with LifeLong and we were officially eligible to adopt in January 2015. We found out in March (2 mos later) that we were selected by a mom in Ohio and our daughter was born in April.
We were very happy with LifeLong and would definitely recommend. I'd be happy to answer any questions about our experience!
Tony D.
My husband and I started looking into adopting at the beginning of 2015, and we had a lot of questions. After doing some research, we located LifeLong Adoptions and asked for more information. We spoke to Jodie on the phone, who was so pleasent, friendly, and easy to talk to. They mailed us a packet with all the info we needed, then we set up a call with Mark Doyle regarding the whole process. We spoke for about an hour and afterwards we both felt great about LifeLong and wanted to move forward with them.
After doing our background checks, fingerprints, submitting our forms, etc... we were finally set for adoption with a profile and everything in July 2015, and we were told to expect that we may have to wait a while, like one to two years. Only two months later, LifeLong called to tell us that someone had found out profile and wanted to talk to us. Not only were we not expecting it to only take two months to be matched, the bitrthmother was due in two weeks! Although this situation probably wouldn't have worked out for everyone, we decided we'd go for it, and did, and ten days later we were standing in a delivery room holding out newborn baby girl.
For us, this agency was a perfect fit. They were friendly to deal with, sent monthly updates, and answered any questions that we had. If we decide to adopt another baby, we'll definitely give them a call again.
Mark M.
Lifelong is helping to make dreams come true! In 2014, we were blessed with an angel. We were connected with her birthmother in less than a year. Our daughter is the best thing that has ever happened to us. We hope to work with Lifelong again!
Yissel
At first, I was somewhat skeptical, but immediately after my phone interview with Mark Doyle, I knew I was working with professionals that were dedicated to connecting families together. Mark did an outstanding job of making himself available for all of my questions, calls, and emails. My online profile went up right away. Then came the waiting period again. . . . Then one day, after only three months, I received the call from LifeLong informing me that I was matched with a birthmother. It was an unusual situation because the baby was coming within a few days. LifeLong was amazing at giving me all the details about the birthmother, guiding me step by step. I went from waiting and waiting… to rushing at the drop of a dime to witness my baby’s birth. . . . LifeLong Adoptions not only handled everything with an outstanding level of professionalism, they are all emotionally attached and dedicated to uniting family through the process of adoption. I will definitely work with Lifelong again in the future when it’s time for number two.
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Justin G.
This agency may not be for everyone! I got to admit I was losing hope. The team there have been amazing! They are there every step of the way and truly care that you are able to adopt! There is no rhyme or reason as to why a Birthmom chooses you! I do know that by listening to them, they have made our dream a reality! If you feel something is not working then be proactive and have them help you! Good luck to those future adoptive parents and thank you LifeLong Adoptions!
Rick R.
This organization took the time to know my husband and my desires to help us find a birth mother. When we found Lifelong we weren't sure exactly what to expect, but after our first conversation with Mark we were sure this was the right next step in our search toward adoption. Mark and his team explained all the services and fees involved and helped us feel comfortable with the decision to enter into a24 month contract. After a few options which didn't pan out we were starting to feel scared that we weren't what a birth mother was looking for, but Mark and his team once again put our fears at ease, stating "when it is right you will know"... @11 month in to the contract I received a call that we had been selected by a birth mom and she was due in 10 wks. My husband and I were so excited. LLA helped us research lawyers and the legal options for us as well as finding a social worker locally and putting us in contact with the mom and starting the dialogue which solidified her choice for us to have us adopt her unborn son. He came early and everything was a whirl wind... It is now 15 months post placement and everything is perfect. We still keep in touch with Lifelong and post updates. If you are searching for a facilitator who wants you to succeed and cares about your family. Lifelong is for you. We have recommended them to all of our friend who have shown any sign of wanting to adopt. The fees were 1/3 of what an adoption agency would have charged us and the placement time was so fast. It of course is stressful waiting and making this choice is never easy but LLA was with us to help in any way they could. Thanks again. It works.... Do it!
Kendall Bennett Murphy
After reading so many success stories with my husband I am excited to learn more about Lifelong.
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Catherine & Tom
My boyfriend Tom and I found ourselves pregnant. LifeLong helped us make the decision to put our unborn baby up for adoption. I sat late at night on the internet and came across LifeLong’s website. I requested information and heard back almost right away. I was relieved to not have adoption pushed on me but it be my choice instead. We looked at many families and found one that stood out to us. We texted and spoke on the phone. They even came and met both of us and we spent a weekend together. LifeLong truly helped us make this choice and feel good about it. I just wish more people struggling with this decision could find LifeLong. They will feel such relief and know that whatever their decision is is the right one for them. Thank you so much for all your love and support!
Stephanie Collins
What an amazing journey we had to grow our family with the help of LifeLong! We couldn't be happier with our outcome and are so thankful for ALL the support. Really and truly they were right beside us along the way. Adoption can be taxing in so many ways and it was beyond comforting to know that they (Mark, Jodie, Tisa, Nicole) were always available. They are all passionate about adoption and their adoptive families. So happy and blessed to be home with our little girl!
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Steven Dixon
We are thrilled with what Lifelong was able to do for us. We connected in 2 months and had our daughter in less than 4 months from signing up. We were nervous about signing up but decided to go ahead after talking to other couples who had adopted using Lifelong. We are very happy we chose to go with Lifelong. We would definitely recommend this company!
Jeremy Nelson
My husband an I cannot speak highly enough about this company. We have two amazing children because of them. Why lifelong? Every step of the way was guided, encouraged, informed and warmed. We were fortunate to have babies in our arms at 4.5 & 3.5 months from each sign up. There were undesirable aspects of each adoption, not to the fault of LifeLong, but they were there to help us through it the best they could.
Thanks to Mark, Tisa, Tiffany, who were our first contacts and LITERALLY there anytime we needed.
JAMES & BRIAN
After six months of interviewing various adoption agencies across the country, we settled on LifeLong Adoptions for a variety of reasons. The top reason was LifeLong’s relationship and bond they obviously have with the birthmothers. My partner and I wanted a baby of course...but we also wanted the person who was granting us this gift to be taken care of on a number of different levels. We wanted their questions answered by the best of the best, someone to go to when their emotions were running high. LifeLong offered that for these women. Secondly, we chose LifeLong for their honest candor and their commitment to communication. When we called, they called back. When we emailed, they emailed back. We were matched with a birthmother after only five months of signing up with LifeLong Adoptions. . . . LifeLong literally took care of everything. From the introductions with the birthmother, researching what attorney to use, and explaining the legal process, they did it all while holding our hands calmly, efficiently, and positively. It was an amazing experience. If it wasn’t for LifeLong Adoptions and the love they showed us throughout this entire process, we would not have the amazing daughter we have today.
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Eddy Wash
I'm reading the profiles and adoption stories; I love what I am seeing. Whether parents are giving up their child(ren) for adoption or are planning to adopt, whether they're single, unmarried, married, LGBT or identify as heterosexual that fact remains we are all here for the future of the next generation and if that doesn't offer hope, I'm not sure what will. Blessed be.
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Nguyễn Hoài Ân
So glad there is an agency that is more concerned with children getting into a loving home than discriminating against the gay community
Kristen & Emily
What we love most about LifeLong is their commitment to not only their prospective adoptive parents but to the birthmothers. They are an all-around compassionate team who are fully invested in their clients. They were so sensitive to our struggles leading up to finding them and handled us with kid gloves throughout the entire process. They told us who to call, where to go, and what to expect at every turn to make sure all our bases were covered, from the home study to the hotel where we waited to bring our baby home. They gave us office numbers, email addresses, and cell phone numbers so that we’d be able to contact them easily. Then they answered those cell phones when we called...every time we called, and believe me it was a lot! It took less than five months from our initial contact with LifeLong to be matched with a birthmother, and only ten days after that to hold our son for the first time! The entire process from start to finish went so smoothly due solely to the daily efforts of the LifeLong team. They make a commitment to you on day one and they follow through and then follow up. . . . LifeLong made it possible for us to find the baby that needed and wanted us as much as we needed and wanted him. So chances are if you’re looking into them now, the time is right for you. Give them a chance and they’ll do everything in their power to give you the family you were meant to have.
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Rickie Almaraz-Rosales
Lifelong has been our advocate and guide throughout our entire adoption. I would recommend them to anyone and have.
Monica Bly
We were chosen in 4 months! Fantastic experience!
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Pam W.
Lifelong Adoptions changed my life and the life of my new baby! Tisa and Tiffany were with me every step of the way including calls after I came home with the baby to make sure we were ok. The adoption process is very emotional and stressful where each day seems like an eternity while you are waiting to be matched but they were holding my hand through it all. The monthly emails telling me how many people viewed my profile and how many people my profile packet went out to made me know they were always working to help me find my forever baby. Along with their compassion came professionalism. All the t's were crossed and i's dotted between them and the lawyer while I was having every emotion in the world waiting for my wonderful baby. They made sure everything was done legally and swiftly so that I could focus on the new miracle in my life. I will use them for my next adoption and would recommend them highly!
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Rissy B.
LifeLong has been amazing from the first phone call. I called several other services and they put me off right away. The rude questions, demanding Id and proof of pregnancy etc. LifeLong was like a breathe of fresh air. What struck me immediately was the kindness and caring both mark and tisa showed. I was treated like a person and not a host carrying a child for someone else. All of my initial questions were answered in the first 2 phone calls and many more over text and email. Texts, emails and calls were immediately returned.
The level of adoptive families is very high. I gave Tisa the requirements and she already had a few couples in mind. She knows her clients so well she was able to put a list of 5 together before we even got off the phone. She never gave me her opinion on one particular couple being better than another. Just a list of who met the requirements. She seemed to know them but didn't favor anyone.
She fully explained the rigorous requirements the families must meet, FBI background checks, sex offender checks, finger prints etc. Normal and standard in the industry.
Two couples stood out immediately and the couple chosen to communicate with was a match immediately! They are an amazing couple I look forward to getting to know and meeting!
While nothing has been finalized as the baby isn't due for 18 more weeks I look forward to each step knowing Lifelong and Tisa will be there for the entire journey. I have made life long friends with Lifelong!
I can't say enough great things about them. If you are looking for a personal relationship and knowledgeable professionals this is the place for you!
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Diana, Greg & Hailey
Thank you LifeLong for being the best agency ever! We brought our baby girl home 5 months after we signed up! She is such a miracle. We have recommended many people to your company and they have all been excited to find you. God Bless you for helping make dreams come true.
Sandi
LifeLong Adoptions made our dreams of becoming parents a reality and we will be forever grateful. It was a rocky start for us because in the mere 10 months that we waited we had 2 unsuccessful matches and our contact person changed 3 times due to staff revamping. Ultimately, our son's birthmother turned out to be extremely humble, sweet and honest. She told us she found the website during her online searches (as did we) and she picked us because our profile and video on the website drew her in. We are so glad she choose LifeLong to seek us out. Every lawyer we selected (we needed multiple) was the best in their field and was suggested to us by LifeLong. Once we were matched and our son arrived we didn't really hear from LifeLong anymore. The professionalism, exposure, and price of the service provided by LifeLong outshine most (we were invested with multiple agencies) and we have encouraged a few of our friends to sign on with LifeLong as well. Life has a crazy way of working out the way it should...
Jeremiah Cates
We signed up with Lifelong in January 2021, matched in August 2021, and placed in January 2023. All of the staff we have worked with at Lifelong from the Director, Assistant Director, Marketing Coordinator, Web Designer, Adoptive Parent Coordinator, Birth Mom Coordinator, etc., have been nothing short of supportive, reassuring, and helped us to manage our expectations. The wait is not easy and I’d have to say that this was the most challenging feat we’ve completed in our lives to date, but having a great team helped us to navigate through successfully. There were many times after we hit the 1 year mark when we thought we wouldn’t be chosen by an expectant mother, but you just never know when you will get that call. And the day we received that call was the day our lives changed forever for the better. We are still in communication with our son’s biological mother and are forever indebted to her for choosing to make such a huge sacrifice to ensure her son is given a bright future. Thank you Lifelong for helping us on this journey of building our family not only through our son, but through his biological mother as well!!