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.

Dear Birth Mom:

Thank you for taking the time to get to know me. You are making a courageous decision by searching for a happy home for your child. I have just such a home to offer and you’ll find that it is unique...

My name is Catherine. If you don’t mind my bragging a little bit, I have a great track record for raising children. I am the mother of four happy and successful adult children, and a grandma to three adorable little ones.  In fact one of my children, Bill (Billy to me), was adopted from Korea. Having raised an adopted child I can easily say there’s no difference at all. Billy always felt special, remembering how his father flew to Los Angeles one day to bring him home to us.

I also have an appreciation for birth mothers. Because of my good fortune, I’ve have been able to work as a volunteer for agencies that support women. In that role, I have worked with many pregnant women and had the privilege of attending the birth of their babies.

You might wonder why at this point in my life I would want to raise another child. It’s simple: I can’t think of anything that brings me more joy or that I am better prepared to do. I have the financial resources to allow me to be a stay-at-home mom. I live in a wonderful neighborhood, and I have a large family – including my little grandchildren – that will surround the child you are bringing into this world with unconditional love.

Let me tell you a little bit about how I was raised, because I think it will give you some insight into the kind of parent that I became. I grew up in a friendly small town in northern California. My parents were happily married for 36 years and they always supported me, whether it was on a school project or helping me find horseback lessons.

I adored my late father who was a very successful businessman. I was proud of him for his accomplishments, but the most wonderful part about my dad was his humility and his belief that all men and women are equal and their talents and interests should be encouraged.

My mother was a stay-at-home mom who was very involved in my sister’s life and my own. She taught us to laugh and see the good in things. We enjoyed our mutual love for horses. I have so many great memories of us riding “Tony” and “Billy” high into the mountains by our cabin near Mt. Lassen in northern California.

I was quite athletic as a child. Boys liked me because I would play football, baseball or any sport. Girls liked me because I was a good friend who could keep a confidence and offer solid advice about boys and other matters of the heart.

I attended a number of schools as a young adult and met my husband at a junior college. I then took time away from my education to raise my four wonderful children. It is sort of a family joke that I have the most college credits in the family, but have never gotten my degree. I haven’t given up.  I am still taking courses and know that my love for education will rub off on a child because it already has with my other kids. Each has a college degree; two have post-graduate degrees. All have enjoyed wonderful professional lives. TJ, my eldest, is a consultant with the U.S. Government, has a White House pass and is the father of two of my wonderful grandkids. Amy was an account executive for ten years and is now at home with an adorable eight-month-old daughter.  Amanda is a marriage and family therapist, and Bill is a stockbroker.

I am now divorced and have been for some years. My lifestyle revolves around my home and my volunteer activities. Most recently I’ve been involved in a group called Equality Now.  It is trying to change laws around the world that oppress women.

My home is in an historic section of San Francisco, known as Pacific Heights. It is noted for beautiful architecture and lovely parks that are ideal for children. The nicest park and playground is just a block from my home. My house, built in 1902, is warm, roomy and has a large backyard. Your child would attend one of the best schools in the area not far from my home.

I love to cook and I play the piano as well. These are great activities that I would love to share with a child. I am also quite a traveler and can’t wait to show a little one the world.

This letter would not be complete without telling you about a couple of other special family members. They are Ari and Kitty. As you can probably guess, they are my pets. Ari, a boxer is two years old and a loving and loyal companion. Kitty is 14, an admired senior member of the family who spends most of her day on a favorite cushion.

God is at the center of my life. I am a Roman Catholic and I expect to be attending Mass each Sunday with my child. He or she will attend Catholic schools. I believe in practicing my faith through good works. I had a very close relationship with a nun, Sister Catherine, who introduced me to women and children in need. I served these women breakfast, comforted their children and got to know them as friends. I became godmother to many of their children. Some were from Cambodia so I started a class in English to prepare them for their citizenship test.

So one gift your child will get is to learn how wonderful it is to give to others. The other gift will be the story I will share concerning you, the birth mother, whose courage and generosity meant that he or she could grow up in my home. There is no greater way to show unconditional love.  I want you to know that your gift to your child and to me will never be taken for granted.

If you want to contact me for more information or to meet me in person, please call my adoption attorney Susan Romer at 1-800-U-ADOPT-US. (1-800-863-6788)

You have my prayers and best wishes,

Catherine