I have some BIG news!
I have an amazing opportunity to adopt my beautiful 4-year-old granddaughter, Veronica Kay (Roni).
I have such an excitement to have a longing fulfilled as a parent. At one time, I really wanted a 3rd child, which makes this a dream come true!
As you know, adoption can be extremely expensive, but given that I am adopting from within the family, with the consent of both parents, I have a total cost of $6500. This includes $5500 for the attorney/court costs and $1000 for the home study. ($6825 including fees)
Anything over and above this $6825 would need to be given directly to me in order for me to actually receive it. Because I'm a single parent, it will go into a different fund for any on-going childcare needs as well as for any additional needs for the process of us getting settled into our new normal.
I HAVE DECIDED NOT TO USE ANY PERSONAL SOCIAL MEDIA for this fundraiser in order to protect the privacy of Roni's mother. I hope that by inviting you into this process, you will view yourself as part of the community I hope to build around Roni as she grows up.
I am so very grateful for any amount you may feel led to give!
I am so excited to tell you that Roni’s adoption court and attorney costs are fully funded!!
I’ll still use this site to send updates, but if anyone feels led to help us in the future it’d be important to use another platform like Zelle or PayPal with my phone number 469-432-6010. I will no longer have the ability to withdraw from Adopt Together.
I am forever grateful for having had such a wonderful fundraising platform and such a beautiful “family” supporting us with love, prayer and the finances that have been greatly needed.
I’m being fingerprinted today! I don’t yet have temporary custody, but this is one step closer!
Thank you for all your love and support ❤️
PS this picture is from this morning before school 😍
As of yesterday, both parents have relinquished parental rights, so it will be filed in court for temporary custody. I’d love for this to happen before her 5th birthday on November 28th 🙏🏼 Thank you for your prayers!
Hello Friends and Family!!
On July 7th I went ahead and applied for a grant, which is the process of withdrawing any of the funds that have been raised so far. The attorney said that he'd begin the process with half down, but because of the 5% fundraiser platform fee, I wasn't quite there at the time. I went ahead and applied in faith. 10 days ago, 2 of you gave just enough to clear the $3250 needed. It takes 30 days for the grant to be reviewed, so I'm hoping to find out something in the next week or two.
$1000 of this money will go toward the home study, so I'm prepping for that best I am able. Another requirement is that I have Roni for a minimum of 6 months before anything can become finalized and tomorrow will be 6 months! So at least that part of the process is behind us.
Thank you so very much for your love and prayers! I will let you know when we begin the process!
