Hello, 

Thank you for reading my profile. You may not know me, but I often think of you, and the time and energy you are spending making this difficult and brave decision. I pray you will have peace in your heart knowing that making an adoption plan with the person or couple of your choosing does not mean your child will never know you, or your selflessness. They will know that your decision is the ultimate act of love. 

My name is Marriah, and I live in the suburbs of Maryland, very close to Washington, D.C. I have a stable job as a social worker for the federal government. I studied social work to help children and families, and often get to do just that as a part of my job. I am very excited about the possibility of sharing all my love and experience with a child.  

Family is important to me, and I have wanted to be a mother for as long as I can remember.  God placed it on my heart long ago to become an adoptive mother. While the right man has not yet come along to share my journey through life, I am content to wait for a man who will be a good husband and father. In the meantime, I am so excited about the possibility of sharing family life with a child surrounded by a strong support network of family and friends. 

I learned at ten years of age that I could not conceive a biological child, and since then have had a whole lifetime to research my options and plan how I wanted to build a family. I ultimately decided that adoption was the option that most closely reflected my values. I know there will be many challenges, but I am ready for the task.  

I had a few reasons for buying my first home, but the primary reason was to have enough room to grow my family through adoption. I own a three-bedroom, two-bath condominium. It has an open floor plan, no stairs, and is on the ground level. I’ve worked to ensure that my home is prepared to be a safe environment for a child. I even have one spare room that I affectionately call “the baby’s room”. While it is currently furnished with a guest bed, it anxiously awaits a permanent resident.  

In my experience, a home is so much more than a building. A home is a place where you feel warm, safe, and accepted. Home should be a place where you are surrounded by things that are special and have meaning, but most of all, you are surrounded by people you love and who love you. My home is furnished with pictures of family and friends, and wall hangings that remind me of the importance of relationships and strong values.  

My neighborhood is perfect for a child to enjoy outdoor activities while having easy access to the city. Children frequently make good use of the amenities offered in my neighborhood—two large pools, a community clubhouse, tennis courts, multi-purpose courts, playgrounds, soccer fields, and several open play areas. The recreation facilities are connected through a path system that encourages kids to bike and hike and is perfect for enjoying an evening walk.  

With the city nearby, a child and I can travel downtown to explore a new exhibit or a special event. I cannot wait to introduce a little one to all of the different museums and monuments around D.C. Springtime is especially beautiful when the cherry blossom trees bloom! I have a tradition of taking my dog around the tidal basin to see the cherry blossoms.

Most of all, I love that this area is racially and ethnically diverse, which makes it a great place to raise a child to be considerate, compassionate, and accepting.  A little one will also have an opportunity to be exposed to their cultural heritage through community groups, fairs, and educational events.

My immediate family includes my mom, two older brothers, their wives and kids, and my cousin and his spouse, most of whom live in Arizona. My late father, who passed away in 2020, is from Connecticut, where I was born and raised. 

I know a lot about my roots, and it is important to me to help a child learn about and experience their racial and cultural background too! My late father was a first-generation Italian immigrant, and my mom’s roots hail from the British Isles. My mother, however, spent most of her life around my dad’s family and has become quite the Italian momma.  

Even though most of my family lives out west, we are close despite the distance. We talk via telephone and text almost daily. We get together during the year for holidays and never miss a chance to support each other in major life events. Our time together is often spent laughing and experiencing family adventures, like hiking.  

My family is excited to have a new niece or nephew join us. My mother is especially excited to be a grandma and cannot wait to give cuddles and love to the new addition.  

My desire to have loyal and close relationships has blessed me with close friendships. Since my family lives in a different geographic region, my strong network of friends here in D.C. are more like my sisters. We support each other through everything. We get together frequently to spend an afternoon at a nearby restaurant, park, or church. We even have weekly meals together. They can’t wait to bake special birthday treats for a little one and be there for every milestone.  

They are women who have a heart for adoption and are ready, willing, and able to support me and a child. Not only will they support us like family, but this little one will experience the benefit of frequently interacting with other adopted children as many of my friends have built their families through adoption.  

I believe that to be a whole person, you must have a healthy mind, body, and spirit. I have an artistic side and like to do crafts to unwind. It is important to stay healthy by eating well and staying active. My friends joke about my desire to eat organic, whole foods, but I think eating healthy is important for a balanced life.  

My neighborhood may open a community garden soon, and I look forward to gardening with a child. We can play in the dirt and watch healthy foods grow. I also like to work out and cannot wait to encourage a little one to move their body and have fun!  

To keep a healthy spirit, I am an active church member, attending weekly services, serving the community, and studying the bible in the mornings. 

My faith has been a constant throughout my life, and I look forward to sharing it with a little one.I love my church because it is multicultural, multiracial, and multigenerational. It is proudly attended by people from all over the globe.

My church has a great children program where a little one can make many friends and become part of a loving community.  They will not only benefit from interacting with other children that look just like them, but they will also learn from different races and cultural backgrounds.

Thank you again for taking the time to learn more about me. If I am chosen as an adoptive parent, I promise to give a child everything I have to offer – love, acceptance and nurturing, a healthy lifestyle, a great education, and a strong support network of family and friends.  

I hope that someday we will be able to meet and stay in contact throughout the child’s life. Regardless of the level of openness that you prefer, I will always remind the child of the great sacrifice that you made for them so that they could experience the life that you dreamt for them. 

I am so very blessed that you have chosen to read my story and learn more about me as a prospective parent. I hope it provided you with some understanding of who I am as a person and will be as a parent and the warm, loving, stable environment I promise to provide. Please know that I pray for you daily. I wish you peace as you make this significant decision.  

Thank you, 

Marriah