Richard J. Slawson

When Karen and I got married, I instantly became the stepfather to her five year-old son.  I wanted to be more than a stepfather.  I wanted to be Karen's son's loving and permanent Dad.  We both dreamed of creating a strong family where each child felt equally accepted and loved.  We also wanted to ensure that Karen's son could never be taken away from our family.  Eventually we found a legal binding way to make that happen: stepparent adoption.

We will never forget the day that we finalized our adoption.  As we left the courthouse,  we were overcome with feelings of joy and gratitude.  We had secured a permanent family relationship: “Karen's son” was now “our son” legally, lawfully and forever.

Thirty years later our son still proudly calls me “Dad.” He has been a wonderful friend and mentor to his younger brother. Our family is strong and secure because of adoption.

We are passionate about adoption because of what it has done for our family and all the other families we have helped.  We want every family to have the opportunity to become a strong, forever family.  Let us help you strengthen your family though adoption.