You decide whether you would like to let them adopt your baby.
We are here for you to help make the decision that best suits your needs.
Amy & David
Dear Birthmother,
We have spent eighteen amazing years together experiencing life’s twists and turns. We have a wonderful life together, with close friends and family. We want nothing more than to open our hearts and home to the wonder and joy of a new baby through adoption.
We have a loving, supportive home to offer a child, and no financial worries. Your child will be raised by two involved, stay-at-home parents in a creative house full of art and fun things to do.
We have an incredible respect for the decision you have made to carry your child and find a loving home for him or her.
Amy
I have always been an artist. My enthusiastic childhood scribblings have given way to the painting, gardening, photography and stained-glass work that I now enjoy.
My parents came from New York in the early 60s for a new beginning in California. They worked hard to raise three kids; my father was a salesman and my mother was always working and going to school. We didn’t have much money, but we had a lot of fun together; somehow our parents always made time for family. We really got to know California, poking around in tide-pools, exploring mountains, lakes, and deserts.
My dad was a rockhound, and he would patiently sit with me at the beach, showing me each pebble and grain of sand, and telling me their story. My mom and dad showed me how amazing the world is. They made everything really fun and interesting. Most importantly, I knew I was loved and valued, and they taught me to believe in myself. I look forward to sharing all these same wonderful things with a child.
David
I grew up on the East Coast, just outside of New York City, where my mother still lives. Pursuing my passion for computers, I moved to the Bay Area and never wanted to leave. I had an exciting and successful career in computer software. A few years ago Amy and I decided we’d worked enough, invested wisely, and began to focus on having a family. I still enjoy keeping up on the rapid developments in technology and science, now applying them to art through computer graphics and digital photography. I love working around the house, cooking simple meals and taking care of our new niece Ann.
Us
We met in 1986 when Amy was an arty young publisher of science fiction and David was a successful software entrepreneur. What a match! We were married in 1991 at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, a dream of Amy’s. We have experienced much of the world together, including Asia, Europe, and more. Our travels across America include the black volcanic beaches of Hawaii and the icy blue glaciers of Alaska.
We love learning new things, teaching each other and learning together whether it be, art, science, history or politics and will share our love of learning with a child. We believe that each child is born with their own set of gifts. It is our role, as parents, to help a child recognize their strengths and interests, and encourage them to pursue a happy, healthy, satisfying life.
Damian
Damian is David’s son from his previous marriage. He spent his teens with us, and now lives across the Bay with a group of young artists. We have always encouraged him to spend his life doing what he loves, and we are pleased and proud of his accomplishments. Damian has traveled the world, studied acting and played many roles onstage. He has managed bands, produced several cd’s, and many live events. We have always loved his company, and get together often. He has grown up to be a funny, thoughtful young man, who we encouraged to follow his dreams. Your child will have the same support and opportunities.
Our Home
We are perched on Mt. Tam at the edge of the fog on a private cul-de-sac with nine friendly neighbors in a beautiful, safe community near San Francisco. We designed and built our house on our acre of land twelve years ago, and just finished a small remodeling project to our home with a baby in mind. We share our lives with a gentle poodle named Ramona. From our doorstep, we can walk to town or hike to the ocean. With plenty of travel and adventure under our belts, we enjoy being home together. We have a lot of free time, but are never bored.
Our Friends and Family
Our friends and relatives know how much we’ve wanted to start a family. They’re very supportive, rooting for us to adopt soon. We visit them often, so your child will have lots of friends and young cousins to play with on the east coast and in California. We even have family in France!
Amy’s sister and brother live just minutes away with their families; our niece Ann is six months old, and nephew Theo just turned three. We recently took a family trip to the east coast when baby Ann was introduced to friends and family. We are hoping for a baby of our own soon, so our children can grow up having as much fun together as we did.
In Closing,
We have been very lucky in life, and are comitted to helping make the world a better place. Locally, we have helped create a park and a teen center. We are dedicated to issues of freedom and justice, and have worked with organizations that protect the rights of all Americans.
We are non-judgemental of the choices of others, and celebrate the diversity we find in the world. We believe that there is no one “perfect” way to be. We will share our joy and wonderment of the world, and by example teach your child to be a compassionate, caring person.
We would love to have the opportunity to allow you to get to know us better. Please contact us toll free at 800-456-3498 or by email: kalishfamily@hotmail.com. You can also call our super-nice adoption attorney, Susan Romer: 800-U-ADOPT-US (800-823-6788).
We wish for you the very best,
Amy & David