Burdette and Holly Barker

are adopting a child from Armenia

18 months ago our daughter Lily passed away. She was born with a rare disease and had many special needs. Although our time with her was short, she opened our eyes and our hearts to the beauty of raising a child with disabilities. Because of our experience with Lily, we have decided to adopt a child with special needs!

Our family is about a year into an adoption of a child with down syndrome from Armenia. An Armenian adoption costs as much as $50,000 and requires two trips to Armenia. These travel requirements add additional expenses.

We need your help to raise the remaining funds to complete our adoption and bring our little one home to her family!

Adoption Status

Completing Paperwork

Adoption Agency

Carolina Adoption Agency

Updates

  • Update 1

    1-800A Approval!

    December 13, 2024

    Our 1-800A approval came quicker than we had anticipated! We are now ready to submit our dossier as soon as we have the funds to do so! Thank you to everyone who has donated so far. We are so grateful!

$1,050 raised of $10,000 goal
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Donations 8

  • April Lee gave $500
    We love you so much! Can’t wait to meet this special little soul!
  • Lindsey Schmidt gave an undisclosed amount
  • Kim Pulliam gave an undisclosed amount
    Lily is cheering you on! Much love to you and prayers for patience and perseverance in this process.
  • Cynthia Schulz gave $100
    I support you.
  • Terri Boylan gave $100
    Can't think of a more loving family to welcome a new little one! In memory and honor of Lily! Praying you can navigate the remaining "hoops" with ease!
  • Scott & Lisa Smith gave an undisclosed amount
    Wishing you the very best with this new adventure. It's a lucky little one who gets you!
  • Lizzie gave $100
  • Anonymous gave an undisclosed amount
    We love you and are excited for you as you take this journey.