Griffiths Family is Bulgaria Bound

There are many reasons that motivate me to adopt. First of all, I have always wanted more children, but I don't necessarily want to go through the pregnancy process again. I feel like children are the greatest gifts that parents can receive. Raising a child and watching him/her grow and learn is truly a blessing. I enjoy being a mother and raising my children. My children are my ultimate pride and joy. As a parent, I feel like I have a lot of love, support, consistency, and guidance to offer a child. In terms of adoption, I have always wanted to adopt since as far back as I can remember. When I was four years old, I remember begging my mom to adopt the children in the Christian Children's Fund commercials from the 1990s. In 2006, I volunteered at an orphanage while studying abroad in Mexico and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I spent time working directly with the children of all ages. The experience exposed me first-hand to the dire need for loving families for orphaned children. The overall experience cemented my desire to adopt even more. I plan to adopt an older child because I know it can be more difficult for them to be adopted due to their age and preconceived notions that people have about older children. As a Christian, I feel called to adopt because God calls all Christians to care for the widows and orphans of the world. Lately, I have felt God putting it heavy on my heart to follow through with adoption. All children deserve a loving home and I can do my part by providing a loving family and safe home. I can definitively say that I will always be a fierce advocate for all of my children's best interests. I feel like now is the perfect time to adopt because I am 40 years old and I'm not getting any younger. I am financially stable, have a steady career, and I'm more experienced and capable of taking on more children at this stage of life. I have over 14 years working as a detective in the Special Victim’s Unit and I feel like working with vulnerable and at-risk populations has provided me with substantial knowledge, insight, and experience that may be useful in raising a child that may have experienced past sexual abuse, physical abuse, or domestic violence. I also possess a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, which I feel would be beneficial in caring for a child with a complex background, trauma, or mental health conditions. While seeking my degree, I completed approximately 500 clinical hours at a Substance Abuse Recovery and Treatment facility, so I have some experience working with individuals with substance abuse issues. Ultimately, I want to see this desire to adopt to come to fruition and become a reality.

It has been my lifelong dream to provide a loving, stable, safe home to a child in need of a family. I plan to fully commit to this child and to pour everything I have into improving this child’s life for the better. I have waited for fourteen years to add another child to my family and I am eagerly anticipating the arrival of my child. This child is already deeply wanted, cherished, and loved beyond measure. My children are eagerly awaiting the arrival of their new sibling and have future plans together. I am committed to doing everything I can to make this dream become a reality. The cost of adoption is very expensive so support on Adoption Bridge would help ease the upfront financial burden so that I can focus on bringing my child home to me. Every child deserves a safe and loving home where they are cherished and adored. I would be eternally grateful any assistance provided.
Thank you for considering my family. Your support could help turn my dream of adoption into a reality and give a deserving child the opportunity to become a beloved and cherished family member for a lifetime.