2014 Agency Stats

We just wanted to share some quick stats we received from our adoption agency.  As you can see below, the wait in 2014 was anywhere from 90 days (completely open in preferences) to almost 4 years (very limited in preferences).  If I had to guess, I would say that we are around the middle of this range since we are specific that we want to adopt a girl but we are pretty open on other aspects. But, stats change all the time and are not the only factor.  If the expectant parent(s) that see our book connect with us that is really all that matters. However, we can say with true conviction that we are OK with whatever the wait because we know that God has the child for us in His perfect timing. And, we're closer than we've ever been! I still thought this was worth sharing just the same :)

2014 In Review

“A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling.  God sets the lonely in families, he leads the prisoners out with singing.”

— Psalm 68:5-6 (NIV)

Domestic Adoption Quick Facts

2014 DOMESTIC TRENDS ü  Increase of expectant parents desiring to build more open relationships with adoptive parents. ü  Increase of expectant parents desiring to incorporate names. ü  Increase in birthfather  involvement.

118 EXPECTANT PARENTS SERVED 41 CHILDREN IN FOREVER FAMILIES   18 Males                        31- 0 mo.            1- 2 yr.      23 Females                      6- 1 mo.            1- 3 yr.                                             2- 1 yr.                                                                                             16 Caucasian                    9 African American     1 Asian                               3 Hispanic     12 Multi-Racial                                                                                               Average Family Wait Time: 560 days Longest Wait: 1,373 days (limited preferences)    Shortest Wait: 90 days (completely open)