Matt & Lauren Clark
are adopting a child from United States of America
Hi everyone! Most of you reading this know our story. But for those who don’t - Matt and I met in 2018 and on our 1st date, we were already talking about our dreams to have a family. We got married in 2021 and immediately started trying to add to our little family. We have 2 dogs, Marvel and Olly, who we know would love a little sibling to play with and protect! Since 2021, we’ve endured lots of heartbreaking news, two surgeries to assist with fertility, and countless appointments. I was diagnosed with stage 4 endometriosis and was told that we have less than a 1% chance of conceiving naturally or with IVF assistance. These years have stretched us emotionally and financially. After many conversations, we decided to adopt! Now our hearts are ready to bring a newborn into our family, and we need your help to make it happen.
The whole adoption process is a BIG undertaking, and we are already invested and underway. We’ve met with the agency and are working towards our goal!
Private domestic infant adoption is surprisingly expensive—ranging as much as $50-70,000. It includes lawyer fees, fees to match birth mothers with adoptive parents, and travel expenses, which can include weeks of out-of-state housing and food while the adoption is being processed. We’re aiming for a more affordable adoption, while also paying attention to ethical considerations, especially those which may have long-term impacts on our adopted child. We’re also applying for grants to help aid our efforts.
While we have the means to financially support and care for our child once they’re here, the reality is there is a substantial amount of money needed up front to bring our child home.
We will post updates here during the adoption process to keep you all in the loop. Thanks for being part of our community. Thank you for walking with us in this new adventure and for being on our team! Every contribution, no matter the size, will bring us one step closer to welcoming a baby into our loving arms.
We know some people are not comfortable using the site for donations and we completely understand. We do have a Venmo account as well!
Many Blessings, Lauren & Matt Clark
