My name is Emily, and I have been Ethan’s step mom since he was just one year old. Now, at 10, Ethan is the youngest of our nine children and the only one still under 18. He has always been a part of our family, and I have loved him as my own from the very beginning. After the heartbreaking loss of his mother, Ethan has faced more than any child should, and I want nothing more than to adopt him and make sure he always feels included and secure in our family.

The adoption process comes with legal fees and costs that are difficult for us to cover all at once. As his step mom, I am limited in what I can do for Ethan when it comes to his schooling and medical needs. Adopting him would allow me to fully support him in every way, giving him the stability and care he deserves. This is something Ethan wants as well, and it would mean the world to both of us to make it official.

Our entire family is behind this decision—Ethan’s siblings want him to know he is truly one of us, and he completes our family. Your support will help us cover the adoption costs and give Ethan the security and sense of belonging he needs after such a difficult year. Thank you for helping us make our family whole.