Sean and Emily Barefoot

are adopting a child from United States of America

We have BIG news!

We are pursuing adoption of a baby with Down syndrome!!

Our family is beyond excited for what the Lord is calling us to and we have already seen how He is affirming this decision. Being involved in special needs ministry and adoption are two things the Lord placed on our hearts from the start of marriage, but we never expected the Lord to call us to this specific idea: adoption of a baby with Down syndrome. As we’ve entered into this process praying, researching, filling out paperwork, meeting with people, preparing our home for a baby, and immersing ourselves in the Down syndrome community, it has become clear the Lord has equipped our family for this exact ministry.

As part of our adoption process, we have started a crowdfunding campaign. It may surprise you to hear that adoption-related costs can easily total up to $40,000 or more!! We are humbly aware that though we are being called to the ministry of adoption, we cannot do it without the help of our family and friends.

We hope that by inviting you into this process, you will see yourself as part of the community (near and far) that we hope to build around our child as he/she grows up!!

Adoption Status

Matched

Adoption Agency

Adoptions from the Heart


Updates

  • Update 2

    We have MATCHED!

    March 24, 2023

    We can't share many details right now, but we are thrilled to say that the Lord has been faithful! After 11 months of waiting, the Lord has opened a door for us to welcome a baby into our family. We just got home from the second-hand store and the kids ran around picking out toys and clothes for their new baby brother. They are absolutely thrilled and so are we. We can say confidently through this process, God sees us and works all things together in His perfect, intentional, and purposeful timing. We will keep you updated with details soon!

    With that being said, we will need to travel so we are praying that some more financial grants and funds come through to pay for flights, an Air B and B, and other needs that we can imagine will come up as we finalize this process. Thank you for being in it with us!

  • Update 1

    We are officially on the NDSAN Registry!!

    June 24, 2022

    Hello! We are so thrilled!! After months of filling out paperwork, background checks, meeting with our Social Worker, and creating an Adoption Profile - we are officially open for a baby!! We reached out to the NDSAN and have been put on their registry. So now what?! We wait and pray. In the meantime we are beginning our fundraising process, so we have all of our ducks in a row whenever we get a call about a match!! Thanks for joining along with us!

$3,550 raised of $20,000 goal
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  • Elaina Brock gave an undisclosed amount
    We wish you all the blessings on your adoption journey. Love Elaina, Ryan, Shane & Elise
  • Laurie Marsh gave an undisclosed amount
    Thank you for providing the blessing of a loving family to a child with special needs. It makes us happy to know that this child will receive the love he or she deserves. Prayers going up for your journey!
  • Tyler and Debra Frey gave $50
    Praying for you guys on this journey, so encouraged by your faithfulness to God's calling for your family.
  • Anonymous gave $50
  • T&M gave $1,000
    praying for you guys and so excited for Baby Barefoot to join your family <3
  • Lawrence Larraga gave $100
    We love you guys! Praying for you on this journey. --Larry & Jacqueline
  • Kathryn Feliciano gave $100
    Excited to be a part of this with you guys!!
  • Kyle and Liz Banal gave $100
    We are praying for you in this journey and are so excited for all the Lord has in store! You are faithful to him in this call on your lives!
  • Anonymous gave an undisclosed amount
  • Kristi Braun gave $100
    I don’t have the words other than- one foot in front of the other. You got this. Sending love, patience, peace, and joy as you walk this journey. I hope you feel loved and supported along the way.