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Carol & Dave
- Dave and I want to thank you and your staff
from the bottom of our hearts for all the hard work and
effort you put into our adoption process. It honestly could
not have been a more perfect match. Being parents is more
rewarding then either of us ever thought it would be. In
light of the somewhat difficult path it took to get here, we
thank Unique Adoptions so very much for all they have done.
We would not have James in our lives if it wasn't for Unique
Adoptions. Again, thank you so very much for all you did for
us in helping us find our little bundle of joy.
Sincerely, Carol & Dave
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Dear adoptive parents:
I am writing this letter to share with you
the experience we had working with Unique Adoptions. My
name is Vivienne and I met with Patrice Schmidt in early
February of 2000. My husband David and I came to Patrice
with a number of difficult situations. We were over 40,
had two children already, wanted ONLY a girl, and were
both very overweight. This coupled with the fact that I
was (and still am) disabled and awaiting a much needed
hip replacement surgery made us a very difficult couple
to find a birth mom match for!
Patrice assured us that she would find us the match we
were looking for.
By December,
2000, we had met with a few birth moms but nothing had
gelled. They had either chosen a different couple or had
changed their minds about placing their baby altogether.
David and I became discouraged. I told Patrice that if
we weren't matched by the end of January, that we were
going to throw in the towel. Patrice urged us to hold on
and keep working with her. She said that "our" baby
WAS out there and we just needed to keep the faith and
keep looking.
In May of 2001, Unique Adoptions introduced
us to a birth mom that was having a girl. She was the fourth
birth mom that we had actually met with over a 16 month
period. By this point, I had become convinced that even
though Patrice was confident that she would find us a baby,
we were simply not the model family and since the birth
mom makes the selection, we were never going to be matched.
However, when we met this birth mom, there was a chemistry
between all of us that could not be denied. Our baby girl,
Melissa, was born on August 16, 2001.
My message to any prospective adoptive parent
is that the job of finding the perfect birth mom match
for a couple is not like going to Wal-Mart and picking
out a sweater. I truly had an image in my mind that was
similar to this. These things sometimes take time. There
were many times when I thought that Unique Adoptions was
not really working our case. Other times when I knew that
they were but was convinced that it was useless. In the
end, neither thought was correct.
Adopting a baby is a very emotional process
and when that match is finally found, it is magical. I
have complete faith in Unique Adoptions. I believe that
Patrice possesses a personal passion about finding babies
for people that is unlike anything you will find elsewhere.
If I were to attempt to adopt another baby, I would look
nowhere else. These people are the best. But just remember
. . . . . . sometimes miracles take time.
Anonymous
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Hi Patrice:
We had started the adoption
process through a local adoption agency and were prepared to
wait some time before being blessed with a baby in our home.
Then one day, we were referred to Unique Adoptions through
our original adoption agency and we were told an opening was
available if we were interested.
After reading through the paperwork Unique
Adoptions provided, we were so excited and hopeful and
thought "We have to sign up with them!" I
was particularly drawn to the fact that Unique Adoptions only works with a
limited amount of families at a time so we could be sure Patrice and her team
could really devote some serious one on one attention to us and our case. Also,
when I saw the reference list and how soon previous families had children placed
in their homes, I couldn't believe it. I said to my husband "We could be parents
in less than a year! No more than 2 years at the most it looks like!."
We
agreed to sign on with Unique Adoptions still not seriously believing how soon
we could be parents. Well, in only 7 months Megan joined our family and she
is the best thing to ever happen to us. She wouldn't be
here if it weren't for Patrice, David, and the rest of
the team at Unique Adoptions. The time and effort they
spent with us was amazing. Patrice made us feel like we
were the only ones she was working with and of course we
knew we weren't.
Believe me, we went through a lot before Megan
came into our lives and Patrice was there for us through
it all. The good and the bad ...She worked so hard for
us, we will never forget what she did for us. She was our
cheerleader and she got our profiles sent out to birth
mothers and we were picked by the first one she sent our
profile to! We had a great relationship with Megan's birth
mother and the experience was truly a happy, emotional,
fulfilling one.
I would definitely recommend to anyone
looking to adopt a child to consider Unique Adoptions.
I wholeheartedly believe if it weren't for them, we would
still be waiting and waiting for a child. We just can't
believe how lucky we are to have Megan. She fits perfectly
into our lives and we are so happy and I can't say enough
how I know if it weren't for Patrice, Megan wouldn't be
here with us today.
Cathy McConnell
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Misty A, Tierney
40389 Mayberry Ave., Apt. #5
Hemet, Ca 92544
(909) 766-1266
March 19, 2001
To whom it may concern: I recently
placed my newborn daughter for adoption with a couple in Texas
I met through Patrice Schmidt... founder of Unique Adoptions
. Knowing virtually nothing about the adoption process, combined
with the fear and anxiety caused by the difficult position
I found myself in, I'm extremely grateful to Patrice and her
staff for all the time and effort spent on my behalf.
I located Unique Adoptions' phone number in the yellow pages after having called
five other agencies/attorneys within the prior two week period, reaching either
no answer or a machine for which I never received a return call. I was relieved
to finally find a live body on the other end of the line and Patrice took care
of me, providing safety and comfort on both a physical and emotional level from
the time immediately following my first call until after my baby was born five
months later. She spent countless hours holding both my and the adoptive mother's
hands, transporting me and my storage unit contents, as well as ensuring I had
everything I needed on a monthly basis, including weekly trips to the grocery
store.
One can't put a price on this security blanket. A difficult situation in any
event, but one made much easier by this agency and its coordinator. Unique, indeed.
Sincerely,
Misty Tierney
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Our names are Bill
and Lisa, we recently adopted our son in October of 2003
through the wonderful help of Unique Adoptions. Prior
to going with Unique we were with a local agency for over
a year, with no luck. My instincts were telling
me to follow up with Unique and the benefits of using a facilitator. Patrice
was extremely helpful in our decision and was probably
tired of me emailing her all the time! Agency adoptions
can be lengthy in time and the waiting lists can be discouraging. Patrice
assured us that they only work with so many couples and said that
we would surely be proud parents within 6 months. This
was our second adoption and we were very hesitant due
to the problems we had encountered with our first adoption.
What
caught our attention to Unique was the short lead time and the personal attention
we would receive from Patrice and her staff. I
would call Patrice weekly to see if a birthmother had selected our profile
and she would patiently email me back with feedback. The
level of attention she gives to her clients is above and
beyond what you would find at an agency. When you call Unique you actually
talk to a person, not a voice mail and my calls were always returned in a timely
manner. I
can recall to this day, getting a call from Patrice saying “ A
birthmother selected you . We were elated and scared at the same time. Patrice
gave us all the information she had received from the birthmother and assured
us if it was meant to be it will work out. She felt confident that this was
a perfect match and I can tell you it was perfect. I touched base weekly
with the birthmother and we grew close.
This all
happened within a few months and to be honest, I truly didn't think it would
happen that fast. Patrice
gave us all the information we needed to follow through with the adoption process
and even gave us ideas and tips on flights, hotels and
contacts. You can read all the books about adoption but
no one tells you what do you once your selected. What do you say to the birthmother?
Will the birthmother like us? What
do you take on the plane? Do you need a car seat for the infant? Can
you travel with a newborn? All these questions Patrice helped us with. Patrice
and her staff recommended a hospital for the birthmother that was adoption
friendly and an attorney that she had worked with in the past to assist us
in Texas. It
was amazing. We were there for our son's birth and we
kept in touch with Patrice.
Finally, the last piece of the puzzle was finished and we were
blessed with our son! All this within 6 months! Patrice
is very committed to the birthparents' wants and needs. Finding
a match is no easy job. Creating a match takes time and patience. It's
not like buying a new car . You can't pick the color or style. Sometimes,
it doesn't go as fast as we like and sometimes the matches
don't work out. I do believe there is a reason for everything.
I had a good feeling with this situation and new in my
heart it was meant to be. Our son
was born October 16, 2003 .Our adoption journey has now come to a close. What
once was a family of three is now complete with two new little feet.
This adoption went without a hitch! I must
say not all adoptions go smoothly but with the right resources
and knowledge from the staff we literally had no problems.
Without Unique, our adoption dream would not have come true. My
only regret is not contacting Unique sooner. I would highly recommend Unique
Adoptions to anyone wanting a child. If you're considering
using Unique and wish to talk to us we'd be more than happy to share
our story with you.
Best wishes in your adoption journey.
Bill & Lisa
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Brian & Becky
- Fellow Adoptive Parents,
We want you to
know about our experience with Unique Adoptions. After
4 years of infertility treatment we decided to pursue
adoption. With limited resources we initially pursued
adoption through the county in which we live. Two failed
county adoptions led us to Unique Adoptions and Patrice.
We contracted Unique Adoptions at the end of November
2001. After less then 6 months of waiting, a birthmother
chose us to adopt her child.
Our daughter Hannah was
born on June 10, 2002. Unique Adoptions has the resources
to make your dreams of adopting a child come true. Patrice
and her highly trained staff made our adoption process
a pleasure. They made sure we had the information we
needed to make our adoption successful. We strongly endorse
Unique Adoptions and have already sent several of our
friends and family members to Patrice so their adoption
dreams can come true, too. We would love to talk with
you.
Sincerely,
Brian & Becky
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Dear Friends,
After
a miscarriage over ten years ago, my husband and I
found ourselves searching for a way to have a baby. We went through
all the testing, had numerous procedures and treatments,
all to no avail. After the invitro failed, we decided
that we should consider the possibility that we would
not be able to have our own children. So, we began
to look into adoption.
We
did a tremendous amount of research, just as we had
done with infertitility. We
went to seminars on adoption in general and international
adoption. We did searches on the internet and talked
to many people. We finally came to the resolution
that we would certainly be able to care for an adopted
child like it was our own and knew that we wanted to
move forward with a domestic adoption. The question
was how to move forward, we had gotten a good referral
for Unique Adoptions, and that is when it all started
coming together.
I
happened to be in California for a work related training
class and realized I was within an hour or so from
Unique Adoptions. I
called and spoke to Patrice's staff, got some helpful
information and then begged to have Patrice meet me for
dinner. She did, and when we met, it was like meeting
an old friend. It is a wonder how either of us
got any food into our mouths we both talked nonstop the
entire time. I knew that she was the facilitator
we should go with. She left me with the impression
that she would not only take very good care of us since
she had been through a lot of the same things, but that
she was also very committed to the birth parents, which
was very important to us.
I
went home and my husband and I filled out the paperwork
and got signed up with her immediately. We got our profile completed
and waiting anxiously for a match. Our match came
several months later and worked out beautifully. As
I type this letter, I continuously look over at our beautiful
daughter and I know that I will never be able to repay
Patrice and her staff for their support and hard work. We
needed their shoulders to cry on when we had doubts and
we needed them to rejoice with us when our prayers were
answered. I highly recommend anyone considering
adoption to look closely at Unique Adoptions. They
truly have blessed us and we will never forget them.
The Burkett
Family
Matt,
Anne & Mattie
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"Heart To Heart Adoption Services, Inc."
814-855-4310
Bellefonte, PA 16823
March 16, 2001
Unique Adoptions
32395 Clinton Keith Road B-7 239
Wildomar, CA 92595
To Whom It May Concern:
Thank you for the opportunity
for "Heart to
Heart" Adoption Services, Inc. to express our utmost appreciation
of the services Unique Adoptions have provided our agency
over the past six months.
In those six month they have helped
to place five families with infants and have matched up
two other families with expecting birth mom's.
Our families
and "Heart to Heart" think Unique
Adoptions are absolutely a wonderful facilitator that does "MAKE
THINGS HAPPEN. "Heart to Heart" has had great success with
Unique Adoptions and hope to work with them in the future.
Quite honestly they have been a great and wonderful resource
for our agency and we love everything they helped us to
accomplish - "Making
Families."
If you have any further questions, you may
contact me at the above number.
Sincerely,
Elaine R. Peachey
Coordinator
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February 27, 2001
Unique Adoptions
32395 Clinton Keith Road
Wildomar, CA 92595
To whom it may concern:
Our names are Marco arid Linda Banci, we just
successfully adopted our son in January 2001, through Unique
Adoptions, a facilitator in Wildomar, CA. We decided to
use a facilitator to adopt instead of an agency because
after years of infertility treatments we wanted a baby
sooner then later. Agency adoptions have long lead times,
long waiting lists (1-2 years), high standards for adoptive
parents (IE. age, religion, material status), high fees
(IE. license, home-study, application fees, transfer fees),
clients have to do their own advertising and have the first
contact with the birth mother.
We were very pleased with Unique Adoptions. We liked the short
lead time (3-6 months); we got our son in 5 months. They did all the advertising
and work needed to help the birth parents find adoptive parents for their child.
So when we got matched up, we took over from there with phone calls and getting
to know the birth parents. Unique Adoptions was there with help if and when
needed. They really help and look out for the birth parents, they are their
first priority.
The fees for a facilitator are a lot leas then an agency and
they seem to do a lot more for you. We have and will continue to recommend
them for ours was a very pleasant and rewarding experience.
Sincerely,
Mario Banci, Linda Banci
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March 15,2001
To Whom It May Concern:
Patrice, I would like to take the time to personally
thank yourself and Terri for all of your help that you have
given Missy and I. With your help and the personal attention
from Unique Adoptions, you have been able to match us with
a beautiful daughter. We are so grateful for your facilitator
service and truly understand that with a service such as Unique
Adoptions, you are able to bring so much joy and happiness
into our home and many other homes that endure the dream of
adopting a child and providing for that very special gift of
a child. Missy and I will forever be thankful to you and your
organization. We are so happy that we have chosen your facilitator
organization because you have worked hard for us and have the
sources in so many states. In the future, if we should decide
to adopt again or anyone that we are in contact with is considering
adoption, Missy and I would truly recommend your services.
There are a lot of other agencies out there but all they look
at is, money scam and with Unique Adoptions they try and find
the best home for an unwanted child that people who want to
adopt can and know that Unique Adoptions will stand behind
them forever.
Sincerely,
Gregor/Melissa Gray
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March 15,2001
Kelli and Doug - To potential adoptive parents,
Doug and I want to share our adoption experience with Unique Adoptions. After 5 years of fertility treatment and much prayer, we decided that our path to parenthood was meant to be through adoption. As an adoptee myself, I knew what an amazing gift adoption can be to all parties involved.
We were initially thinking International, but God intervened by re-connecting me with a high school friend whose best friend just happened to work for Unique Adoptions. Right away we felt at ease and confident that this was the right path. Everyone at Unique Adoptions was so friendly, helpful and direct that we truly felt we knew what we were getting into and that we would be blessed with a baby.
In less than six months from signing on with Unique Adoptions, our son, Casey, was born. His birth was extra special as he was born on my birthday! While the path to his adoption was not always easy (we first had a difficult birth mom situation that did not work out), David, Patrice and Terri were there for us every step of the way. We always felt informed and that we had an ally in the journey. When we were matched with Casey's birth mom, it was night and day different and simply meant to be. We flew out to meet with her and her mom, toured the hospital and talked for hours. And less than six weeks later, Casey was born.
The staff at Unique was amazing and helped us enter this wonderful, life-changing world of parenthood. From connecting us with great attorneys in both states, to interacting with the birth mom and us, they were there for us every step of the way. We wholeheartedly recommend Unique Adoptions. If you want to talk with us about our experience, we would be more than happy to share.
Wishing you all the best,
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Carol & Dave
- Dave and I want to thank you and your staff
from the bottom of our hearts for all the hard work and
effort you put into our adoption process. It honestly could
not have been a more perfect match. Being parents is more
rewarding then either of us ever thought it would be. In
light of the somewhat difficult path it took to get here, we
thank Unique Adoptions so very much for all they have done.
We would not have James in our lives if it wasn't for Unique
Adoptions. Again, thank you so very much for all you did for
us in helping us find our little bundle of joy.
Sincerely, Carol & Dave
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Dear adoptive parents:
I am writing this letter to share with you
the experience we had working with Unique Adoptions. My
name is Vivienne and I met with Patrice Schmidt in early
February of 2000. My husband David and I came to Patrice
with a number of difficult situations. We were over 40,
had two children already, wanted ONLY a girl, and were
both very overweight. This coupled with the fact that I
was (and still am) disabled and awaiting a much needed
hip replacement surgery made us a very difficult couple
to find a birth mom match for!
Patrice assured us that she would find us the match we
were looking for.
By December,
2000, we had met with a few birth moms but nothing had
gelled. They had either chosen a different couple or had
changed their minds about placing their baby altogether.
David and I became discouraged. I told Patrice that if
we weren't matched by the end of January, that we were
going to throw in the towel. Patrice urged us to hold on
and keep working with her. She said that "our" baby
WAS out there and we just needed to keep the faith and
keep looking.
In May of 2001, Unique Adoptions introduced
us to a birth mom that was having a girl. She was the fourth
birth mom that we had actually met with over a 16 month
period. By this point, I had become convinced that even
though Patrice was confident that she would find us a baby,
we were simply not the model family and since the birth
mom makes the selection, we were never going to be matched.
However, when we met this birth mom, there was a chemistry
between all of us that could not be denied. Our baby girl,
Melissa, was born on August 16, 2001.
My message to any prospective adoptive parent
is that the job of finding the perfect birth mom match
for a couple is not like going to Wal-Mart and picking
out a sweater. I truly had an image in my mind that was
similar to this. These things sometimes take time. There
were many times when I thought that Unique Adoptions was
not really working our case. Other times when I knew that
they were but was convinced that it was useless. In the
end, neither thought was correct.
Adopting a baby is a very emotional process
and when that match is finally found, it is magical. I
have complete faith in Unique Adoptions. I believe that
Patrice possesses a personal passion about finding babies
for people that is unlike anything you will find elsewhere.
If I were to attempt to adopt another baby, I would look
nowhere else. These people are the best. But just remember
. . . . . . sometimes miracles take time.
Anonymous
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Hi Patrice:
We had started the adoption
process through a local adoption agency and were prepared to
wait some time before being blessed with a baby in our home.
Then one day, we were referred to Unique Adoptions through
our original adoption agency and we were told an opening was
available if we were interested.
After reading through the paperwork Unique
Adoptions provided, we were so excited and hopeful and
thought "We have to sign up with them!" I
was particularly drawn to the fact that Unique Adoptions only works with a
limited amount of families at a time so we could be sure Patrice and her team
could really devote some serious one on one attention to us and our case. Also,
when I saw the reference list and how soon previous families had children placed
in their homes, I couldn't believe it. I said to my husband "We could be parents
in less than a year! No more than 2 years at the most it looks like!."
We
agreed to sign on with Unique Adoptions still not seriously believing how soon
we could be parents. Well, in only 7 months Megan joined our family and she
is the best thing to ever happen to us. She wouldn't be
here if it weren't for Patrice, David, and the rest of
the team at Unique Adoptions. The time and effort they
spent with us was amazing. Patrice made us feel like we
were the only ones she was working with and of course we
knew we weren't.
Believe me, we went through a lot before Megan
came into our lives and Patrice was there for us through
it all. The good and the bad ...She worked so hard for
us, we will never forget what she did for us. She was our
cheerleader and she got our profiles sent out to birth
mothers and we were picked by the first one she sent our
profile to! We had a great relationship with Megan's birth
mother and the experience was truly a happy, emotional,
fulfilling one.
I would definitely recommend to anyone
looking to adopt a child to consider Unique Adoptions.
I wholeheartedly believe if it weren't for them, we would
still be waiting and waiting for a child. We just can't
believe how lucky we are to have Megan. She fits perfectly
into our lives and we are so happy and I can't say enough
how I know if it weren't for Patrice, Megan wouldn't be
here with us today.
Cathy McConnell
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Misty A, Tierney
40389 Mayberry Ave., Apt. #5
Hemet, Ca 92544
(909) 766-1266
March 19, 2001
To whom it may concern: I recently
placed my newborn daughter for adoption with a couple in Texas
I met through Patrice Schmidt... founder of Unique Adoptions
. Knowing virtually nothing about the adoption process, combined
with the fear and anxiety caused by the difficult position
I found myself in, I'm extremely grateful to Patrice and her
staff for all the time and effort spent on my behalf.
I located Unique Adoptions' phone number in the yellow pages after having called
five other agencies/attorneys within the prior two week period, reaching either
no answer or a machine for which I never received a return call. I was relieved
to finally find a live body on the other end of the line and Patrice took care
of me, providing safety and comfort on both a physical and emotional level from
the time immediately following my first call until after my baby was born five
months later. She spent countless hours holding both my and the adoptive mother's
hands, transporting me and my storage unit contents, as well as ensuring I had
everything I needed on a monthly basis, including weekly trips to the grocery
store.
One can't put a price on this security blanket. A difficult situation in any
event, but one made much easier by this agency and its coordinator. Unique, indeed.
Sincerely,
Misty Tierney
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Our names are Bill
and Lisa, we recently adopted our son in October of 2003
through the wonderful help of Unique Adoptions. Prior
to going with Unique we were with a local agency for over
a year, with no luck. My instincts were telling
me to follow up with Unique and the benefits of using a facilitator. Patrice
was extremely helpful in our decision and was probably
tired of me emailing her all the time! Agency adoptions
can be lengthy in time and the waiting lists can be discouraging. Patrice
assured us that they only work with so many couples and said that
we would surely be proud parents within 6 months. This
was our second adoption and we were very hesitant due
to the problems we had encountered with our first adoption.
What
caught our attention to Unique was the short lead time and the personal attention
we would receive from Patrice and her staff. I
would call Patrice weekly to see if a birthmother had selected our profile
and she would patiently email me back with feedback. The
level of attention she gives to her clients is above and
beyond what you would find at an agency. When you call Unique you actually
talk to a person, not a voice mail and my calls were always returned in a timely
manner. I
can recall to this day, getting a call from Patrice saying “ A
birthmother selected you . We were elated and scared at the same time. Patrice
gave us all the information she had received from the birthmother and assured
us if it was meant to be it will work out. She felt confident that this was
a perfect match and I can tell you it was perfect. I touched base weekly
with the birthmother and we grew close.
This all
happened within a few months and to be honest, I truly didn't think it would
happen that fast. Patrice
gave us all the information we needed to follow through with the adoption process
and even gave us ideas and tips on flights, hotels and
contacts. You can read all the books about adoption but
no one tells you what do you once your selected. What do you say to the birthmother?
Will the birthmother like us? What
do you take on the plane? Do you need a car seat for the infant? Can
you travel with a newborn? All these questions Patrice helped us with. Patrice
and her staff recommended a hospital for the birthmother that was adoption
friendly and an attorney that she had worked with in the past to assist us
in Texas. It
was amazing. We were there for our son's birth and we
kept in touch with Patrice.
Finally, the last piece of the puzzle was finished and we were
blessed with our son! All this within 6 months! Patrice
is very committed to the birthparents' wants and needs. Finding
a match is no easy job. Creating a match takes time and patience. It's
not like buying a new car . You can't pick the color or style. Sometimes,
it doesn't go as fast as we like and sometimes the matches
don't work out. I do believe there is a reason for everything.
I had a good feeling with this situation and new in my
heart it was meant to be. Our son
was born October 16, 2003 .Our adoption journey has now come to a close. What
once was a family of three is now complete with two new little feet.
This adoption went without a hitch! I must
say not all adoptions go smoothly but with the right resources
and knowledge from the staff we literally had no problems.
Without Unique, our adoption dream would not have come true. My
only regret is not contacting Unique sooner. I would highly recommend Unique
Adoptions to anyone wanting a child. If you're considering
using Unique and wish to talk to us we'd be more than happy to share
our story with you.
Best wishes in your adoption journey.
Bill & Lisa
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Brian & Becky
- Fellow Adoptive Parents,
We want you to
know about our experience with Unique Adoptions. After
4 years of infertility treatment we decided to pursue
adoption. With limited resources we initially pursued
adoption through the county in which we live. Two failed
county adoptions led us to Unique Adoptions and Patrice.
We contracted Unique Adoptions at the end of November
2001. After less then 6 months of waiting, a birthmother
chose us to adopt her child.
Our daughter Hannah was
born on June 10, 2002. Unique Adoptions has the resources
to make your dreams of adopting a child come true. Patrice
and her highly trained staff made our adoption process
a pleasure. They made sure we had the information we
needed to make our adoption successful. We strongly endorse
Unique Adoptions and have already sent several of our
friends and family members to Patrice so their adoption
dreams can come true, too. We would love to talk with
you.
Sincerely,
Brian & Becky
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Dear Friends,
After
a miscarriage over ten years ago, my husband and I
found ourselves searching for a way to have a baby. We went through
all the testing, had numerous procedures and treatments,
all to no avail. After the invitro failed, we decided
that we should consider the possibility that we would
not be able to have our own children. So, we began
to look into adoption.
We
did a tremendous amount of research, just as we had
done with infertitility. We
went to seminars on adoption in general and international
adoption. We did searches on the internet and talked
to many people. We finally came to the resolution
that we would certainly be able to care for an adopted
child like it was our own and knew that we wanted to
move forward with a domestic adoption. The question
was how to move forward, we had gotten a good referral
for Unique Adoptions, and that is when it all started
coming together.
I
happened to be in California for a work related training
class and realized I was within an hour or so from
Unique Adoptions. I
called and spoke to Patrice's staff, got some helpful
information and then begged to have Patrice meet me for
dinner. She did, and when we met, it was like meeting
an old friend. It is a wonder how either of us
got any food into our mouths we both talked nonstop the
entire time. I knew that she was the facilitator
we should go with. She left me with the impression
that she would not only take very good care of us since
she had been through a lot of the same things, but that
she was also very committed to the birth parents, which
was very important to us.
I
went home and my husband and I filled out the paperwork
and got signed up with her immediately. We got our profile completed
and waiting anxiously for a match. Our match came
several months later and worked out beautifully. As
I type this letter, I continuously look over at our beautiful
daughter and I know that I will never be able to repay
Patrice and her staff for their support and hard work. We
needed their shoulders to cry on when we had doubts and
we needed them to rejoice with us when our prayers were
answered. I highly recommend anyone considering
adoption to look closely at Unique Adoptions. They
truly have blessed us and we will never forget them.
The Burkett
Family
Matt,
Anne & Mattie
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"Heart To Heart Adoption Services, Inc."
814-855-4310
Bellefonte, PA 16823
March 16, 2001
Unique Adoptions
32395 Clinton Keith Road B-7 239
Wildomar, CA 92595
To Whom It May Concern:
Thank you for the opportunity
for "Heart to
Heart" Adoption Services, Inc. to express our utmost appreciation
of the services Unique Adoptions have provided our agency
over the past six months.
In those six month they have helped
to place five families with infants and have matched up
two other families with expecting birth mom's.
Our families
and "Heart to Heart" think Unique
Adoptions are absolutely a wonderful facilitator that does "MAKE
THINGS HAPPEN. "Heart to Heart" has had great success with
Unique Adoptions and hope to work with them in the future.
Quite honestly they have been a great and wonderful resource
for our agency and we love everything they helped us to
accomplish - "Making
Families."
If you have any further questions, you may
contact me at the above number.
Sincerely,
Elaine R. Peachey
Coordinator
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February 27, 2001
Unique Adoptions
32395 Clinton Keith Road
Wildomar, CA 92595
To whom it may concern:
Our names are Marco arid Linda Banci, we just
successfully adopted our son in January 2001, through Unique
Adoptions, a facilitator in Wildomar, CA. We decided to
use a facilitator to adopt instead of an agency because
after years of infertility treatments we wanted a baby
sooner then later. Agency adoptions have long lead times,
long waiting lists (1-2 years), high standards for adoptive
parents (IE. age, religion, material status), high fees
(IE. license, home-study, application fees, transfer fees),
clients have to do their own advertising and have the first
contact with the birth mother.
We were very pleased with Unique Adoptions. We liked the short
lead time (3-6 months); we got our son in 5 months. They did all the advertising
and work needed to help the birth parents find adoptive parents for their child.
So when we got matched up, we took over from there with phone calls and getting
to know the birth parents. Unique Adoptions was there with help if and when
needed. They really help and look out for the birth parents, they are their
first priority.
The fees for a facilitator are a lot leas then an agency and
they seem to do a lot more for you. We have and will continue to recommend
them for ours was a very pleasant and rewarding experience.
Sincerely,
Mario Banci, Linda Banci
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March 15,2001
To Whom It May Concern:
Patrice, I would like to take the time to personally
thank yourself and Terri for all of your help that you have
given Missy and I. With your help and the personal attention
from Unique Adoptions, you have been able to match us with
a beautiful daughter. We are so grateful for your facilitator
service and truly understand that with a service such as Unique
Adoptions, you are able to bring so much joy and happiness
into our home and many other homes that endure the dream of
adopting a child and providing for that very special gift of
a child. Missy and I will forever be thankful to you and your
organization. We are so happy that we have chosen your facilitator
organization because you have worked hard for us and have the
sources in so many states. In the future, if we should decide
to adopt again or anyone that we are in contact with is considering
adoption, Missy and I would truly recommend your services.
There are a lot of other agencies out there but all they look
at is, money scam and with Unique Adoptions they try and find
the best home for an unwanted child that people who want to
adopt can and know that Unique Adoptions will stand behind
them forever.
Sincerely,
Gregor/Melissa Gray
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March 15,2001
Kelli and Doug - To potential adoptive parents,
Doug and I want to share our adoption experience with Unique Adoptions. After 5 years of fertility treatment and much prayer, we decided that our path to parenthood was meant to be through adoption. As an adoptee myself, I knew what an amazing gift adoption can be to all parties involved.
We were initially thinking International, but God intervened by re-connecting me with a high school friend whose best friend just happened to work for Unique Adoptions. Right away we felt at ease and confident that this was the right path. Everyone at Unique Adoptions was so friendly, helpful and direct that we truly felt we knew what we were getting into and that we would be blessed with a baby.
In less than six months from signing on with Unique Adoptions, our son, Casey, was born. His birth was extra special as he was born on my birthday! While the path to his adoption was not always easy (we first had a difficult birth mom situation that did not work out), David, Patrice and Terri were there for us every step of the way. We always felt informed and that we had an ally in the journey. When we were matched with Casey's birth mom, it was night and day different and simply meant to be. We flew out to meet with her and her mom, toured the hospital and talked for hours. And less than six weeks later, Casey was born.
The staff at Unique was amazing and helped us enter this wonderful, life-changing world of parenthood. From connecting us with great attorneys in both states, to interacting with the birth mom and us, they were there for us every step of the way. We wholeheartedly recommend Unique Adoptions. If you want to talk with us about our experience, we would be more than happy to share.
Wishing you all the best,
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Brad and Stephanie
Thank you so much for taking the time to read our letter. We can only imagine what a difficult decision this must be and we admire you for your courage and selflessness. We hope that as you learn a little bit more about us, you’ll consider us as adoptive parents for your baby.
We’re a young, successful couple who have been married for almost 7 years. We met while working and immediately knew that we wanted to spend our lives together. In 2002 we were blessed with a baby through open adoption . . . and now we have a sweet, energetic, lovable little boy named Jack. Our lives have been deeply enriched through the addition of a child and we love having a toddler!! Now that Jack is almost 3, we feel the time is right to grow our family and we're all very excited about the prospect of a new baby.
Toll Free:1-888-606-BABY(2229)
Our Home & Family
Family is very important to us. Although Stephanie enjoyed her 16 year career at Hewlett-Packard, she left her job so that she could stay home and be a full time mom to Jack. Jack is very social and loves to engage with people of all ages. When he’s not playing with his friends at school, he’s running through the sprinklers, making castles in the sand, collecting bugs, or going on adventures with Grandma.
He’s also very fond of cooking. When Brad is at the BBQ, Jack grabs his chef’s hat and tools and joins right in! Dancing is another of his favorite pastimes; we frequently hear him yelling, “I boogie!” as he runs to turn on the stereo. He's a truly amazing little boy who takes joy in experiencing everything around him and he’ll be a terrific big brother.
We spend as much time as possible with our close friends and extended families and we feel very lucky to have such a great, loving network of people close by. We also love to travel. Before Jack was born, we spent time in France, Spain, Mexico and the exotic island of Bali. One of our favorite places in the world is Hawaii, where Jack has already spent many hours playing on the beach!
We live in a safe, friendly neighborhood. There are great parks and libraries, and the schools are among the best in California. Our spacious 4 bedroom home is perfect for raising a family and we spend a lot of time playing in our new backyard. We’re right next door to the local elementary school, 5 minutes from Stanford University and 30 minutes from the beach. .
Stephanie is a natural care-giver, a wonderful mother to Jack and a terrific wife. Although she is an only child, she is ‘Aunt Stephanie’ to all of her friend’s young children. No matter how busy things get, she always makes time for birthday parties, Christenings, little league games, and graduations. She’s also a great cook and loves hiking, working in the garden, and taking pictures of Jack. She can’t wait to share all of these things with a new baby!
Stephanie was raised in Palo Alto by her mother, who lives close by and is an integral part of our daily lives. It was just the two of them growing up so they are extremely close and share a very special Mother-Daughter bond. As a child Stephanie was an avid reader and now, reading to Jack is a true joy for her. Stephanie’s mom is an amazing woman who taught 6th grade for 25 years and now dedicates all her free time to Jack.
Brad is a smart, funny, responsible man who loves being a father. He is also hard working and dependable, traits he learned growing up on a farm in California’s Central Valley. Brad is the youngest of 6 children and has 14 nieces and nephews so his big family gatherings are always lots of fun. During the summer, the whole family gathers at the lake-front cabin built by Brad’s grandfather. We swim, fish and hike . . . or just relax with a good book; it’s absolutely terrific!
Brad received his undergraduate degree in 1988, and after three years of working full time and going to school at night, he graduated from San Jose State with an MBA. Brad is now on the management team of a successful software company in San Jose.
We know you want the best family environment and opportunities to be provided for your baby and we are committed to making that happen. Your baby will grow up in a nurturing, stable, financially secure home filled with warmth and love. Your baby will have a strong sense of family, understand the importance of education and be encouraged to passionately pursue the things he or she loves.
We’d also like the opportunity to get to know you and understand your needs & desires. Please feel free to call us toll free at 1-888-606-BABY(2229) or our adoption attorney Susan Romer at 1-800-823-6788. You can also send us an email at stephanie_and_brad @yahoo.com
Thank you again for your time.
Very best wishes,
Stephanie & Brad BACK
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To Whom It May Concern:
Our names are David and Lillian Scott, we just adopted a
beautiful baby girl on March 16, 2007, through Unique Adoptions.
We have tried infertility treatments several times and a egg
donor but without any success then we tried to adopt through the
state after 2 years going through the state and doing everything
they required we felt we were going round and round.
We then met with Patrice from Unique Adoptions in August she
told us about there program and how it worked we went home and
talked to our other children and decided to try. Patrice was
very honest and told us her concerns we were both in our 40’s
with 4 teenagers and one child who had past away. That some
birth moms would look at us and think we already had children
why should we get to adopt.
Then in January we received the call that we had been chosen by
a birth mom and that she was due in March she give her our phone
number and we meet with her and hit it of right away, her
background was from Ireland and we were both born in Scotland.
I can’t say enough good things about Unique Adoptions and would
and have recommended them to any one who is going through this.
If you have any further question please contact me at
951-506-7181
Sincerely,
Lillian Scott
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