Bringing Chelsea Home

Guest Post By Tim Sainz- A few weeks ago, Heather Radu asked me to write something about my experience with Dorie’s Promise. “Something brief,” she said. “Or something long. Whatever you want.” The long version is way too long, so I will take a stab at a short one. I have visited Dorie’s Promise...

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A Giving Visit

We received a great note recently from Sally Wagner, one of our Forever Moms. We think it will bring a smile to your face — it did to ours… Our son, Carlos, was adopted … in 2005. When we visited Dorie’s Promise in March this past year (Carlos’ first visit back since...

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Waiting for a Second Blessing

By Pablo Villigran-   Dorie’s Promise changes lives, sometimes in unexpected ways. Just ask Karen and Curt Nichols. Although the couple has three daughters, the desire to adopt had been tugging at their hearts for years.   After deciding to take this step, they visited...

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Thriving After Leaving Dorie’s Promise

By Ken Walker- The mothers of two children who left Dorie’s Promise last spring say they are thriving in their new surroundings, adapting to their extended families, and starting preschool this fall. After a gradual transition to his new home and a different language, Evan Alejandro Anderson...

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