Douglas and Pamela J.

are adopting a child from United States of America

We’re Pamela and Doug Johse, a married couple from Texas. From the very start we knew that a family was a big part of our dreams. When we learned that pregnancy would come with serious health risks, we knew adoption was the path for us, and we couldn’t be more excited for this journey!

Both of us were raised in Texas, surrounded by great friends and family. We were fortunate to grow up in loving homes, and those experiences shaped our desire to create that same supportive and nurturing environment for a child of our own.

Our estimated cost of adoption is $50,000 which covers the agency fees, legal fees, travel expenses, legal costs, and the birth mother’s living expenses during her pregnancy.

We’re working hard to fund as much of this this journey ourselves as we can by setting aside savings and selling baked goods, personalized items to help cover expenses. While asking for support isn’t easy, we believe that family and community are at the heart of this journey.

Every contribution, whether through purchases, donations, or simply sharing our story, is an investment in the life of a child who will one day become part of our family.

Thanks for all of the love, encouragement, and support!

Adoption Status

Completing Paperwork

Adoption Agency

Adoption Angels

Updates

  • Update 2

    Pre-Application Submitted!

    June 27, 2025

    We did it! The pre-application has been submitted! The next step is to submit the full application but it will still be a few months away as we work to come up with the funds to make the first payment on the agency fees and the home study.

    Thanks again to everyone for your support!

  • Update 1

    Path Forward:

    May 13, 2025

    Hi!

    We had such a great meeting with Christi Megow (Our adoption consultant) a few weeks back and we've learned so much! She provided several options of agencies that will be a good fit for us and in a few weeks we hope to have some introductory appointments with the two we have narrowed it down to. One is here in Houston and the other in San Antonio. We are VERY optimistic!

    Part of the process of being chosen by a birth mother is to put together a profile for them to review which includes a scrapbook about us and our families and friends. We would love it if anyone has some photos of us together that they can share to be included in the scrapbook.

    This Saturday we are selling our baked goods at the Katy market in downtown Katy. Come say hello!

$5,130 raised of $15,000 goal
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Donations 34

  • Anonymous gave an undisclosed amount
    May God bless you on this journey. John and Erendira Jones
  • Anonymous gave an undisclosed amount
    Praying for the resources that you need.
  • Gary gave $100
  • Jenifer Sannizzaro gave $20
    Good luck!!
  • Anonymous gave an undisclosed amount
    Wishing you all the best. I know you will be wonderful parents.
  • Nancy Gazaway gave $50
    With all of my heart… sending my best wishes!
  • Anonymous gave an undisclosed amount
    One intentional step at a time will lead you to your goal of walking hand-in-hand with the tiniest and most meaningful steps.
  • Anne Russey gave an undisclosed amount
    Wishing you all the best in your adoption journey!
  • Anonymous gave an undisclosed amount
  • Anonymous gave $100
    Happy to support you guys! Yummy cookies too😊