Meet Loving Families Waiting to Adopt
Adoption is a journey of love, courage, and hope—and you don’t have to walk it alone. If you are an expectant mother wondering how to place your baby for adoption, we want you to know that your choice matters and your story matters. Choosing infant adoption is never easy, but it can be an act of deep love and strength for your child’s future.
On this page, you’ll discover profiles of waiting families—caring couples and individuals who have been thoroughly screened and are ready to provide a safe, stable, and loving home for your baby. As a birth mother, you have the unique opportunity to choose the adoptive family for your baby. You can read personal stories, view photos, and get to know the hearts of families hoping to adopt. Each one has been approved through a trusted adoption process and is prepared to welcome your child with open arms.
We know this decision is emotional and personal, which is why our adoption team is here to support you every step of the way. From exploring your options to matching with the right family, you will never be alone. This is your decision, and we believe you should feel confident and empowered in selecting the path that is best for you and your baby.
Take a moment to explore the waiting family profiles below—you may find the adoptive family you’ve been hoping for.
If you have any questions about adoption or connecting with our families, please email adoption@ccetn.org or call 865-684-1894. You can also visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Colton & Emily
Hi, we’re Colton and Emily! We share a happy and adventuresome life together, always seeking new experiences in new places. We value stability and kindness in our family, and we strive to always have an optimistic outlook on life. We are so excited to begin our adoption journey and can’t wait to give a child a loving and happy home!
Jonny & Susie
Brett & Samantha
Hi, we’re Brett and Samantha! We’ve been married since 2021 and have two huskies that we love to take hiking. We enjoy hosting our friends and family for dinner and board game nights. Exploring new places and going on adventures is one of our favorite things to do. We believe it is a great joy and responsibility to raise a child and we feel so honored and excited to grow our family through adoption.
Arturo & Lauren
Hi! We are Arturo & Lauren! So lovely to meet you! We have been married for 6 years and are so excited to grow our family through adoption. While we did try to conceive biological children, that has not been part of God’s plan for us so far. We always talked about adopting even in the early stages of getting to know each other, so it was a very easy decision for us to pursue adoption. We hope this profile gives you a glimpse into our life and we hope you see a beautiful family for your little one to become a part of.
Craig & Andrea
Hello! We are Craig and Andrea. We have been married since 2007, meeting in 2006 knowing it was love at first sight! Our passion is showing each other daily how important we are to each other. We are excited to share with your child the love we have built throughout the years. Adoption is near to our hearts as we want to welcome your little one with our hearts and arms wide open!
Chris & Sarah
Hi! We’re Chris and Sarah, and we met at church on Easter Sunday back in 2008. From the very beginning, we dreamed about growing our family through adoption, and we’re thrilled to finally be making that dream come true. Our Chattanooga home is filled with laughter, cozy family dinners, silly impressions, and two energetic boys, who can’t wait to become big brothers. We spend lots of time outdoors exploring nearby trails, playing football in the cul-de-sac with neighborhood friends, and sharing frequent visits with cousins and grandparents. We’re so excited to welcome another child into our loving, lively home!
Every photo tells a story of love, hope, and new beginnings. These are families who have welcomed a child through infant adoption. For many of these adoptive parents, the journey to grow their family was long and filled with prayer, but through adoption, they were given the priceless gift of becoming a mom and dad due to the beauty of a birth mother’s courageous choice.
As you look through these adoption photos, you’ll see real families who once were waiting, just like the families featured on our waiting families’ page. Today, because of the loving decision of a birth mother, they are experiencing the joy of parenthood. These images show what is possible when birth mothers and adoptive families come together with shared love for a child’s future.
If you are an expectant mother considering placing your baby for adoption, these faces may give you comfort and hope. Adoption is not the end of your story—it is the beginning of a new chapter for both you and your child. By choosing adoption, you have the incredible opportunity to provide a secure, loving home while still shaping your baby’s future in a powerful way.
