Angels in Adoption

A couple of weeks ago as I sat in a coffee shop, I got an email saying that Stacy had been chosen to be honored as an Angel in Adoption by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute.

WHOOSH...and just like that the flood gates opened and the tears flowed again.

Anyone who knew Stacy, and knew the work she did, would agree...she was most definitely an Angel in Adoption. Most definitely deserving of such an award, of such a honor.

As her friend and as part of her team here at Hope Connections, I imagined our phone conversation, if she was still here with us.

I would have given her the same message I gave her for every victory along the way of this journey of Hope Connections...WOOHOOO!!!

And in her usual, humble way, she would have not wanted the spotlight. She would credit each and every family she had mentored as the heroes, as the true angels in adoption.

I would have reminded her of all the parents, including myself, who said YOU SAVED OUR FAMILY!

Stacy, along with the other Angels in Adoption honorees, will be recognized at a gala in DC this fall. Thinking I will need to bring an entire box of tissues.

I so very much wish she was here to have heard the news, to be honored at the gala, But from down here, Stacy, I am giving you a big WOOOHOOO!!

Thanks to the Angels in Adoption® Program, Members of Congress learn first-hand about adoption and foster care efforts taking place within their state and across the country.

As part of Stacy's team, we are grateful to have the opportunity to travel to D.C. to meet with congressional offices and other child welfare advocates.

​We will be sharing her mission, her passion, and continue carry her torch of supporting Adoptive & Foster Parents to getting their families to HAPPY & HEALTHY!

Honoring Angels in Adoption

Past Angels in Adoption Recipents

Wow...Stacy is is in some great company. Check out some of the past Angels in Adoption recipients:

• Scott & Tracie Hamilton
• Shonda Rhimes
• Willie & Korie Robertson
• People Magazine
• Katherine Heigl & Josh Kelley
• Nia Vardalos
• Kristin Chenoweth
• Al Roker
• Sean & Leigh Ann Tuohy
• Laura Bush
• Bruce Willis

We are looking forward to honoring Stacy and the other 2019 Angels in Adoption recipients. In addition, we are excited to speak with members of congress about the importance of support for Adoptive Parents.

Anything you'd like us to share? Post below and we will relay YOUR thoughts about the importance of post-adoption support.