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 Expectant Mother:

We are Mason and Ricardo from San Francisco, California. Both of us truly admire and respect your courage in making this decision and would be honored for you to consider us as parents of your child. Thank you for taking the time to get to know us.

We began discussing having a family of our own from the moment we first met four years ago. Our dream as a couple has always been to create a family, and our commitment to building a family has brought us closer over the years. Welcoming a child into our home has been a moment we have been preparing for our entire relationship and we look forward to sharing our love, our excitement, our values, our extended families and the benefit of our experiences with a child.

About Us:

We met four years ago through mutual friends. Through love, appreciation for our differences and mutual respect for each other, we have grown stronger as a couple. Our similar values of family, education and culture have served as a strong foundation for our relationship. Family, in particular, is very important to us. Our families get together frequently and we all love going on big family vacations when possible. We cherish our extended family and the richness they bring to our lives. Our home is often filled with caring people, good food and constant laughter. Everyone is so excited to welcome a child into the family!

Travel and experiencing the arts are but a few of the activities that we enjoy as a couple. Learning about and understanding other places and cultures is an important part of our lives. Wherever we go we make sure that we visit the local museums, art galleries, the theatre and the opera. We also love the outdoors and feel very fortunate to live in the Bay Area where some of the most spectacular natural beauty is always within a short drive away.

Mason:

I was born and raised in Mississippi. As an only child, I enjoyed my parents’ undivided attention and constant love. Although they divorced when I was young, I had a close relationship with both parents and they are an essential part of my life today. I grew up with my mother mostly, but enjoyed summer vacations with my father in Texas. My maternal grandmother and I were very close, and she served as an important, nurturing role model for me.

My parents and grandparents instilled in me the value of family, education and hard work. Their encouragement, love and support gave me the confidence to leave home as a young adult and pursue an education in medical school. After many years of study, I became a psychiatrist, choosing this field because it allows me the unique opportunity to work closely with patients and help them to understand and overcome their problems. I currently serve as chief of a psychiatry department in San Francisco and teach on the faculty at a local medical school, where I enjoy instructing up-and-coming doctors on the importance of always putting their patients first.

I am very excited about becoming a dad because I have a great deal of love, happiness and life experience to share with a child. Sharing mine and Ricardo’s life with a child has always been extremely important to me, and I look forward to that opportunity. As a new parent, I plan to take a couple of months’ leave from my job initially when our child arrives and modify my work schedule so that I can be there for him or her as much as possible. Ricardo plans to be a stay-at-home dad with our new child, and we will ask our extensive family network to help in caring for him or her when needed.

Ricardo:

I was born and raised in Mexico and am the youngest of three, two girls and myself. My parents wanted their children to have the best opportunities and a shot at the American dream so we came to the Bay Area when I was 15. As a tight-knit family, I grew up with a lot of aunts, uncles and numerous cousins. Since my father was an only child, my paternal grandparents loved having us around and we spent many weekends traveling with them to many places. Those trips provided me with such fond memories of funny moments and interesting insight into my family history. My parents, grandparents, and extended family always stressed the importance of family, education and respect for others. I carry those values with me to this day.

In college, I majored in business and went to work in administration for several years before realizing that my passion was in healthcare. I then decided to go back to school to study nursing and have enjoyed the intellectual stimulation and satisfaction of pursuing my educational goals. I have also taken advantage of being fully bilingual to obtain a certification as a medical interpreter and enjoy being the instrument through which doctors and patients communicate. Helping the Hispanic community, while at the same time working closely with doctors and nurses alike, is the most satisfying aspect of my position.

My strong work ethic comes from experiencing first hand my parents’ dedication to their children, as they worked tirelessly from sunrise to sunset to provide for us. At one point, my mother worked three jobs and slept but a few hours per night to help support us. I admire my parents for their sacrifices, and my family has served as the very example I would now like to follow with a family of my own. Basically, I had a great childhood and I want to provide the same for the children we hope to someday have in our family.

Our Home:

Our home is located in a great San Francisco neighborhood and has 4 bedrooms and a great backyard for our three dogs! We are within walking distance to beautiful parks, various fun activities for children of all ages and we even have our very own library! Our home is minutes from either the beach or the mountains. There are also several great schools to choose from near us. Our neighborhood is diverse, colorful and eclectic with quaint shops, restaurants and a great farmer’s market just down the street. What we love most about our neighborhood is the focus it has on diverse families. We are surrounded by such a wonderfully diverse community that a short stroll around the block will also prove to be a beautiful multi-cultural experience.

Our Pets:
We have three dogs. Sammy, our oldest, is a Chihuahua-Terrier mix who loves to cuddle and is extremely gentle. Bumper, our second, is a Dachshund and although he was born blind, we believe that he doesn’t know it because of his energy, adventurous and fearless nature let alone the unlimited fun he always seems to be having. Caramelo, the Chihuahua, was the last one to come into our home. He needed a little more love and attention at first but now, he has fully integrated into the pack. He is energetic and playful and we love him to pieces.

Our Values:

We value education, love, family, friendship, honesty and compassion. We are fortunate to have had families and friends that have given us a great appreciation for what is truly important in life through their love, support and nurturing. Our commitment is to provide a child with constant love, a fruitful education and support to insure that he or she will have every chance to grow into a loving, successful and considerate adult. We want him or her to be proud of who they are as individuals and to know that their dreams are also our dreams. Having both been raised as Christians, we will teach our child about God and faith, but will also give him or her the freedom to make decisions about spirituality. We want to cultivate in a little one the confidence to be able to be independent at every stage of development but for him or her to also know that we are always there no matter what happens. Our belief is that nurturing and supporting a child’s interests and passions is essential so that he or she is free to explore the world. We are excited at being able to cultivate a child’s mind and spirit in teaching respect for humanity and nature.

Thank you for taking the time to learn about us. We want you to know that we will love your baby with all our hearts and will make sure that she or he always knows how much love surrounds them which includes knowing about you and the courageous and loving decision you have made. You are welcome to contact us by e-mail at sfadopt@masonandricardo.com, call us at 1-877-771-7458 or learn more about us by visiting our website at: http://www.masonandricardo.com or contacting our friendly adoption attorney, Susan Romer, at 1-800-u-adopt-us or via e-mail at: adamsromer@aol.com.

Warmly,
Mason & Ricardo

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