James & Garret Darling

We have always believed that family is built on love—not just biology.

As a couple, we’ve felt called to grow our family through adoption. We want to provide a child with a safe, stable, and loving home where they can grow, feel supported, and truly belong.

One of us is a disabled veteran, and through that experience, we’ve gained a deep appreciation for resilience, compassion, and the importance of strong support systems. Those values shape the kind of parents we strive to be every day. Adoption is not a backup plan for us—it is our plan.

Adoption comes with significant costs, often reaching up to $50,000 for agency fees, legal expenses, and required services. While we are preparing as much as we can, we cannot do this alone.

If you feel led to support us, you can:

Donate to our adoption fund

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Keep us in your thoughts and prayers

Every bit of support brings us closer to welcoming a child into our home.

Thank you for anything that you may be able to provide.