Rose and Ed Clements

are adopting 2 children from United States of America

Rose and Ed opened their hearts and their home in a big way by taking in their two young nieces, stepping in to give them the stability, love, and support every child deserves. For the past five years, they have already been the girls’ primary caregivers—providing daily care, guidance, and a sense of normalcy through uncertain times. Now, they are working to make that commitment official by pursuing legal adoption, ensuring the children’s future is permanently secure. What started as a difficult family situation has grown into a powerful story of compassion and dedication, but the journey hasn’t come without challenges. With the responsibilities of raising two children and the added legal expenses that come with adoption, Rose and Ed are reaching out to their community for support through a fundraiser. Any contribution, big or small, will help them continue providing a safe, stable, and loving home for the girls as they take this important next step together.

Adoption Status

Completing Paperwork

Adoption Agency

Chesterfield County

Updates

  • Update 1

    First Steps

    April 7, 2026

    We met with an attorney to determine next steps to adopt our girls.

    First, we have to do a publication in the newspaper for a month, which can cost $600-700. We have to give their biological dad, who doesn’t live in the country and can’t come back, an opportunity to agree or contest.

    If you know me, you know I’m a fighter. This fight is for my girls. This is for them to be able to say I’m a “Clements” - to give them a name they can be proud of. For the first time in their lives, adoption will give them stability. They will never have to question when the next court date is ever again.

    We are thankful for every donation and share! We just want to get our story out there.

$660 raised of $7,000 goal
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  • Melissa Jenkins gave $50
  • Nancy Barnes gave an undisclosed amount
    You guys are the best! I hope the adoption goes smoothly.
  • Sherry Converse gave $250
    Wishing all of you the best in this journey!
  • Elaine Duckworth gave an undisclosed amount
    Much love to your family!
  • Shaquana Murphy gave $20
    Keep being the great loving people that you are.
  • Nicole Johnson gave $20
  • Mike & Samantha Watts gave $100
  • Anna Hall gave $20
    You got this!
  • Adrienne gave $20
    Love this! I hope you reach your goal.
  • Maggie Southwell gave $50