Adoptive & Family Services of Cookeville > Waiting Families
Waiting Families
Hope Center serves Christian families by providing affordable domestic infant adoption services. It is our mission to nurture forever families through Christ-centered counseling and adoption services. Hope Center provides each family with:
- Home study services which include criminal history and background screenings, adoptive parenting education, and preparation for the adoption journey
- Legal representation
- Connection to adoption grant and support services while you are awaiting your child
- Post-adoption support
Hope Center is honored that you would consider making us a part of your family’s journey. To schedule an introduction meeting with one of our staff or to ask additional questions, please contact us at the phone number below.
Michael and Chelsey
We are Michael and Chelsey. We have been married for 10.5 years and have two wonderful little girls and we’re hoping to continue to expand our family through adoption. We so appreciate you watching our video and we are praying for you as you make this decision. This video is a small glimpse into our hearts for adoption and what we know the Lord says about children. The Lord has been so gracious towards us and we are just so thankful to even be given this opportunity!
Joe and Rachel
Hi! We are Joe and Rachel. We have been trying to have a baby for over 12 years. After many prayers we feel that God has led us to the blessing of adoption. We cannot imagine the tough decision that you are faced with. Put your faith in God and allow Him to guide you. If He guides you towards us, please take time to get to know us better by watching our video.
Joseph & Kristen
Hello, we are Joseph and Kristen. Adoption is very special to us. Joseph’s brother was adopted, and we adopted our daughter three years ago, and we honor the sacrifice that was made on her behalf by her birth mother. We are excited to grow our family again through adoption. We would love to share more of our story with you through our video.
Kevin & Elizabeth
Hello, we are Kevin & Elizabeth. We have been married for 10 years. Kevin came from a large family, and we have always envisioned a large family. Due to infertility we have journeyed through invetro and surrogacy. We have known that adoption would also be a part of our journey. You are brave for considering adoption for your child. Thank you for watching our video and considering our family as a part of your story.
Seth & Lachelle
Hello, we are Seth and Lachelle. We are excited to walk the journey of adoption after experiencing infertility. We believe that adoption is a gracious and brave decision. Thank you for taking time to get to know us through our video.
Steve & Stephanie
Hello, we are Steve and Stephanie. While dating, we discovered that we both desired to adopt once married. We consider the opportunity to parent a child through adoption as a blessing. We hope you will take time to get to know more about us through our video.
Tim & Heather
Hello, we are Tim, Heather, and Jonathon. We completed Jonathon’s adoption in 2020. Having a relationship with his birth mother has been an honor. Our adoption experience has been wonderful, and we look forward to having another child through adoption. We would love for you to hear more about us in our video.
Ethan & Emily
Hello, we are Ethan and Emily. Thank you for watching our video. We have been on the adoption journey for over a year. After praying about becoming foster parents, we feel that private adoption is right for us. We know this is a big decision for you, and we respect you for considering adoption.
Joe & Sheila
Hi, we are Joe and Sheila. We began the adoption journey a few years ago, but we put it on hold when we found out we were unexpectedly pregnant. We look forward to this journey, and we hope you know we understand this may be difficult for you. We respect you for choosing life for your child, and feel thankful you would learn more about us through our video.
T.C. and Lexie
Hi! We are T.C. and Lexie! We have been married for almost 6 years and are the parents to two very sweet, wonderful boys! Our parents raised us in a loving Christian environment, teaching us to value our time, honesty, structure, kindness and helping others! We know that choosing adoption is a difficult decision for you, and we so deeply hope that you know and understand that you are loved, and that your decision is so selfless and heroic. We truly admire you for your courageous decision, and are grateful that you would take the time to learn more about our family and why we are choosing adoption!
Luke and Erin
Hey there! We are Luke and Erin! Our story began over nine years ago when we first started dating at the ages of 16 and 17. We have been married for over three years, and for this last year, have been trying to grow our family together. Unfortunately, we have experienced several pregnancy losses in this year, and through our journey, we continue to gain the confidence that our path is to choose adoption and to walk forward with you. Both Erin and I grew up in very loving, Christian homes, and know that how we were raised fuels our passion for having and parenting children. We know that considering and choosing adoption is a very difficult decision for you to make, and we want you to know that we truly appreciate and respect you for your choice, and are honored that you would choose to learn more about our family!
Halie & Daniel
Hey! We are Halie and Daniel and we are so happy you’ve made it to this website. We have been married 4 years, and have a little boy named Titus. We knew before we ever married that we wanted a big family, but we also knew that we wanted adoption to be a part of our story. We want you to know that we have been praying for you and your baby for a long time, and that your child will be loved unconditionally if placed with us. Please watch our video and know that you are loved and prayed for each and every day.
Robert & Melissa
“It’s okay to be scared. Being scared means you’re about to do something very, very brave.” We are Robert and Melissa. If this quote resonates with you, we want you to know that we recognize how brave of a decision it is that you are making. We also want you to know that if you choose us as your child’s adoptive family, we will unconditionally love, support, encourage, show grace and maintain a healthy relationship with that child. We’ve been married for over sixteen years, and in that time we have learned from and leaned on each other. We hope this video gives you a glimpse into who we are. We appreciate your time and decision. We have been and will continue to pray for you throughout this process.
Seth & Rachel
Hi, we are Seth and Rachel. We have been married for 5 years and with those years, our desire to adopt a child has become stronger. We both have family members who were adopted and feel that God has used those stories to grow our desire to pursue adoption from very early on. We know that your decision is not a simple one, but we are praying for you and admire you for it. Thank you for stopping by to get to know us through our video.
Jason & Rachel
Take a peek at our family of five! We are Jason and Rachel. We believe the Lord put us together, and we have raised our children to value faith and family. Expanding our family through adoption would be a blessing. We are excited about the prospect of having a new baby join us. We have plenty of love to give and happiness to share! If your heart is leading you, take a look at our video.
Jared and Megan
Hey! We are Jared and Megan. We have been married for 11 years and have 3 children. We have experienced the joy of adoption in our extended family, and we look forward to experiencing adoption in our own family. We understand this is an important decision that you have put a lot of thought and care into and we want you to know that we are honored to be considered as a family for your child. We pray for you and your child and hope that you feel loved and supported.
Josh & Sarah
Hi! We are Josh & Sarah, our story began over nine years ago when we first met at the ages of 14 and 16 and soon after became high school sweethearts. We have been married for 5 years now and we have one beautiful boy who is 4 years old. Sarah’s pregnancy had lots of complications and since our son we have not been able to get pregnant again. We both knew moving forward we wanted to choose adoption and to walk forward with you. Both Josh and Sarah grew up in very loving, Christian homes, and know that how we were raised fuels our passion for having and parenting children. We know that considering and choosing adoption is a very difficult decision for you to make, and we want you to know that we truly appreciate and respect you for your choice, and pray for you and your sweet baby, we are honored that you would choose to learn more about our family!
Halli & Jesse
Hello! We are the Haywood’s. Jesse and I have been married for 8 years. We have three awesome little kiddos who are SO excited to welcome another brother and/or sister to our adventures. We feel God has called our family to adopt. Since before we were married, God placed adoption on our hearts and we want to obey God in all things. This baby has been well prayed for and loved for over 8 years and we are so thrilled to finally get started with this process. Thank you for considering adoption. If you choose to place your child with us, we will continue to tell them of how brave and loving you are to have chosen adoption.
Jesse, Halli, Levi, Eden, Ruby
James and Sarah
Here is their caption: We have been married for thirteen years. We have six biological children and recently have felt a call to adoption. We believe every person is a gift and has value. We have been praying for you and your baby since the moment our hearts shifted toward adopting. We pray this moment brings you to a place of hope and joy knowing that there are people who care deeply for you and for the life you have carried. Thank you so much for taking some time to get a snapshot of our family and for considering us for you and your child.