Reflecting on why I do what I do—I think of my daughter. It was her experience and allowing me to share in her joy of knowing that she isn’t the only one, that I now get it; Adopt4Life is for our children as much as it is for us parents. Adopt4Life is about community! This is my why! 

Adopt4Life isn’t just an organization, it isn’t just a group of families trying to support one another through access to resources, advocacy and support. Its about belonging, acceptance. Its about giving, and receiving. Its knowing where to go when you are having a hard time, and sharing in a success that only a certain few would really get. It’s having someone on the other end of the phone who truly gets it, and who can not only help you though it, but go though it with you

Our intention was to grow our family by 1 or 2, when in actuality it has grown by at least 100 or more...  it truly does take a community, for us as parents and in turn our children benefit as well. I know sometimes it is human nature to attempt to be independent and do things on our own, but there is strength in numbers, and we are #StrongerTogether 

Adopt4Life provides essential resources and support for adoptive families across the province and it is very rewarding to be able to help others with their adoption journey. My role as a Regional Parent Liaison in Toronto also allows me to regularly learn about new local resources and supports that may not only benefit the Adopt4Life community, but also myself and my family.