Joseph and Candace
We're looking to adopt a baby
We are Joe and Candace. Thank you for reading our story and learning more about us as prospective parents.
We found each other in 2020, when the whole world was a little bit crazy with the pandemic. Candace accepted a position as RN surgical director at an ophthalmology surgery center. Little did we know this would change our lives forever. When she started, Joe was the imaging technician and IT for the buildings. After working together for a few months, Joe changed jobs, becoming a printer and computer service technician throughout the Upper Peninsula. Shortly after this, we started dating and haven’t been apart since!
We started spending time together, hiking with our German shepherd, Leia, playing board games, and watching our favorite shows. Our love quickly grew for each other, and we got married in 2022. We have been unable to conceive a child , but we know we were meant to be parents. Welcoming a child into our hearts through adoption has been our dream since the beginning, and we are excited to be on this journey.
Financial Support
Expectant mothers who choose to make an adoption plan may qualify for some level of financial assistance during their pregnancy. However, each person's situation and specific needs are different. Your adoption social worker can help you determine what level of assistance you qualify for and deserve. Many expectant mothers qualify for financial assistance to cover basic pregnancy and living expenses, including but not limited to - transportation reimbursement, utility assistance for phone, water, and electricity/gas, maternity clothing and supplements, etc.
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Navigating a pregnancy alone is never easy. Depending on your situation and location, you may qualify for financial assistance to help cover the cost of basic living expenses, such as food and groceries.
Medical Expenses
Receiving quality medical care during your pregnancy is vital to both your health and the health of your baby. If you choose to place your baby for adoption, all of your pregnancy-related medical expenses will be covered by the adoptive family.
Rent & Utilities
Women who choose to place their baby for adoption may receive financial assistance to help cover the cost of rent and utilities. If you feel that you'll need some help with these costs, it's important to talk to your adoption social worker about it early in the process.
Household Items
In order to have a healthy pregnancy, it's important that you have everything you need to lead a healthy lifestyle. The cost of some household items may be covered during your pregnancy.
Counseling
Placing a baby for adoption is a loving but incredibly challenging decision. Many women experience a range of emotions during this time and find that counseling is very helpful.
Transportation
If you need assistance with transportation, your adoption social worker can help you find the best solution. You may be eligible for help with transportation costs.
Blogs
We finally have a fence going up!
We have been working on our fence for a couple weeks now and it looks great! New backyard coming along great!
Copper harbor trip!
Copper Harbor is the northern tip of the upper peninsula and it is beautiful this time of year. We spent the day up ther...
Enjoying the fall colors
This is another picture from our trip to copper harbor. Beautiful day and wonderful friends! Macy was so happy 😊
Slime time
We made slime with our 9 year old niece (Ava) last night! It was actually pretty fun! Ava loves testing different materi...
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Glimpses
Our photos will be available here as soon as we upload some. We're excited to share glimpses of our life with you!