The A Loving Nest Team
Stephanie, the Founder and Director of an adoption agency, brings two decades of experience with her to A Loving Nest. In 2017, Amber reached out to Stephanie's agency while in the hospital awaiting the arrival of her daughter, to make an adoption plan. Stephanie visited Amber at the hospital, and their connection led to Amber joining the agency in 2019, where she contributed to program development and marketing.
Becky's path crossed with Stephanie's when she began her adoption journey. Stephanie supported Becky during a challenging adoption process that initially faced disruption. Despite this setback, 3 months later Becky adopted her first son through Stephanie's agency.
Amber, Becky, and Stephanie are committed to providing support to expectant parents, education to prospective adoptive parents, and support for adoptees, forming the core of our mission.
Stephanie
Adoptive Mom & Social Worker
Stephanie boasts an impressive 24-year tenure in the field of adoption, backed by 21 years of firsthand experience as an adoptive parent. In 2001, she and her husband embraced the joys of adoption when they welcomed their daughter from China. Alongside their adopted child, they've raised a biological son who is now 17.
In 2004, Stephanie's passion for adoption led her to establish an adoption agency in Idaho, where she has diligently served as the Executive Director for two decades. With a deep understanding of the intricacies of adoption, she appreciates the lifelong journey undertaken by adoptees, birth parents, and adoptive parents. Stephanie is intimately acquainted with the challenges of the adoption process and has been a guiding light for numerous families, offering support throughout the home study process, matching procedure, baby placement, and post-adoption phases, benefiting both adoptive and birth parents.
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Amber
Birth Mother
In May 2017, Amber courageously made the difficult decision to create an adoption plan for her daughter, a choice made during labor at the hospital. It was at this pivotal moment that she first connected with Stephanie, who provided invaluable guidance throughout the planning process. Inspired by her own journey, Amber transitioned into a dedicated advocate for birth mothers, with a clear mission to strengthen the connection between adoptive parents and birth parents or first parents.
Amber is a certified Birth Mother Mentor, offering unwavering support to birth parents after they have made the courageous decision to pursue adoption. She also helps adoptive parents work with birth mothers to provide the most ethical and emotionally supportive care. Her experience and compassionate guidance serve as a source of comfort for those navigating this path.
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Becky
Adoptive Mom & Counselor
Becky's journey into the world of adoption was sparked during her childhood when she met a close friend who had been adopted. Her deep-seated interest in adoption only grew stronger over the years. After facing infertility challenges and a disrupted adoption, Becky's dream of becoming a mother came true in 2005 when she adopted her son. Two years later, in 2007, she took on the role of a foster parent for the state of Idaho.
Throughout the years, Becky opened her heart and home to an astounding 18 children, eventually adopting her daughter in 2013 and another son in 2016. In 2001, she successfully earned her Master's degree in Counseling with the intent of making a difference in the lives of children and families.
In 2015, drawing from her personal experiences with fostering, adoption, and the unique challenges associated with parenting children exposed to trauma, that Becky joined forces with a local adoption agency. Here, she offered invaluable counseling services to children, adults, and families, bringing her expertise and passion full circle.
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