Hola! We are Erin and Ricardo and we can't wait to meet you.
Thank you for being open to learning more about us! We are grateful that our lives brought us together.
We are excited to discover more about you and your child and to create an honest, loving relationship, in whatever way you choose. We want to adopt because we are so excited to be parents! In our lives, we are focused on equity and justice for women, LGBTQ communities, and all races, countries of origin, and financial backgrounds. We are inclusive and involved in our communities. Adoption fits our values and sense that home & family run deeper than biology.
Our 1st priority is to create a happy, safe, and loving family for our children that lets them grow into the best versions of themselves. Living in the city, we will assure our children have diverse experiences, opportunities, and guidance.Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for taking the time to read about us as you make this brave decision.
About
Our romance is just your typical story of Boy meets Girl (well, Karl Malone meets Medusa) at a Halloween Party in 2014.
Then Boy and Girl forget they met each other and meet over and over and over again at restaurants,on hiking trails, in the neighborhood, on bikes, with puppies, and more, until finally they settle on a date to Legoland. We never went to Legoland, but instead fell in love and deeply got to know each other (maybe in that order) through good, bad, hilarious, awkward, unknown, and very real experiences.
Specifically, Ricardo was born in Venezuela, moved to Georgia in 1997, and his 1st language is Spanish. He has a big family who live nearby. He attended the University of Georgia and Georgia State and works in public policy focused on transportation and wellness. In his free time, he is obsessed with history podcasts, loves hiking, biking, music, and video games and leads multiple non-profit groups. Erin is from Detroit but moved to ATL in 2011. Her family lives in Michigan & California, but often visit. She studied at University of Michigan & Emory and works at home in healthcare. She enjoys running, making candles, reading, and spending quality time with her friends.
A little more about us
Where we live
Atlanta, Georgia
Occupation
Ricardo: Senior HR Specialist
Erin: VP of Operations
Religious preference for our child
We want our child to be open to any and all religions
Ethnicity
Ricardo: Caucasian/White and Hispanic/Latino
Erin: Caucasian/White
What does open adoption look like to us?
We want you to feel welcome into our family and able to participate in a way that suits you. You will always be a part of our child's history, and we will do everything we can to honor you and your story. Whether it is a birthday party, a holiday dinner, a graduation, or just a random weekend we hope that you can join us.
“I want a life that sizzles and pops and makes me laugh out loud. And I don’t want to get to the end, or to tomorrow, even, and realize that my life is a collection of meetings and pop cans and errands and receipts and dirty dishes. I want to eat cold tangerines and sing out loud in the car with the windows open and wear pink shoes and stay up all night laughing and paint my walls the exact color of the sky right now. I want to sleep hard on clean white sheets and throw parties and eat ripe tomatoes and read books so good they make me jump up and down, and I want my everyday to make God belly laugh, glad that he gave life to someone who loves the gift.”
Family and friends
We live in historic Atlanta with our two fantastic dogs named Migo and Beyonce.
We love going on hikes and walks on the trails and parks nearby, or just having friends over to hang out in the backyard. Ricardo’s family lives nearby and comes over often, while Erin’s family regularly stays for longer visits. We have many friends in Atlanta, and living near the airport lets us host out-of-town friends when they visit. We are very engaged in our community, and our friend group represents the wide variety of activities we engage in. We love having people over for dinner and attending social and cultural events around the city. Above all, we believe in taking an active role in creating a beloved community and are drawn to those who agree.
Fun facts
Favorite things to do together
Walk or hike with the dogs
Cook dinner
Share music
Take road trips and travel
Spend time with friends and family
Garden
Bucket list items
Skydiving
Visit all 8 wonders of the world
Learn to sail
Go on a safari
Write a novel
Open a restaurant
Become parents
Thank you again
We cannot wait to bring a child into our family. We will raise our children with patience, love, curiosity, and joy. We believe that children thrive when treated with respect and dignity. We cannot wait to speak with you!
Thank you for visiting our profile and being a critical part of our lives and family.
Contact Ricardo and Erin
Professional Adoption & Family Services
Email
kfrench@professionaladoption.org
Call or text
(678) 825-4226
Contact us directly
Call
(404) 532-9639
Online
verafiedadoption.com