Intro

About

Raphael

Age: 44

Ethnicity: White

Religion: Agnostic

Antonio

Age: 44

Ethnicity: Hispanic/Latino

Religion: Agnostic

Preferences for a child

Age: Newborn to 1 year of age

Gender: Either

Race/Ethnicity: All, African American (Full), African American (Half), Caucasian (Full), Caucasian (Half), Hispanic (Full), Hispanic (Half), Asian (Full), Asian (Half), American Indian (Full), American Indian (Half), Pacific Islander (Full), Pacific Islander (Half), Other

Special Needs: Open to discussion, Smoking exposed, Emotional/mental disorders in family

Basic Info
Raphael

Age: 44

Ethnicity: White

Religion: Agnostic

Antonio

Age: 44

Ethnicity: Hispanic/Latino

Religion: Agnostic

Work & Education
Raphael

Education: Medical School

Profession: Medical Oncologist

Antonio

Education: Graduate School of Computer Science and MBA

Profession: Computer Engineer

Post-Adoption Relationship

Open (Open to contact, phone calls, in person visits before adoption. Sharing photos and letters after placement. Visits at neutral location after adoption, etc.). If you want a more closed adoption, we would honor that request as well.

Semi Open (open to an in-person visit before adoption placement, phone, email, sharing pic/letters after placement

Closed (no contact after placement)

Environment

Country: USA

State: New York

Us Region: North Eastern US

Parent Relationship: Married

Parent Neighborhood: Urban

Parent Years Together: 10 to 15 years

Parent Residency: Apartment

Parent Pets: no

Children At Home: No children

Sexual Orientation: Same-sex parents

Preferences for a child

Age: Newborn to 1 year of age

Gender: Either

Multiple Children: Twins

Race/Ethnicity: All, African American (Full), African American (Half), Caucasian (Full), Caucasian (Half), Hispanic (Full), Hispanic (Half), Asian (Full), Asian (Half), American Indian (Full), American Indian (Half), Pacific Islander (Full), Pacific Islander (Half), Other

Special Needs: Open to discussion, Smoking exposed, Emotional/mental disorders in family

Certification Adoption.Org Logo

Gladney Center for Adoption verified this family completed an adoption homestudy including: background checks, character references, official interviews, required training, home inspection, financial review, etc. and are approved for adoption.

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Our Story
Our first wedding in Switerland
Our first wedding in Switerland
our 2nd wedding in the US
our 2nd wedding in the US
Our third wedding in Switzerland
Our third wedding in Switzerland
We moved from Switzerland to Houston, Texas in 2018
We moved from Switzerland to Houston, Texas in 2018
We moved to NYC in 2023
We moved to NYC in 2023
We are both great chefs
We are both great chefs
Our Home
We live in a diverse, family-friendly, and safe neighborhood in New York City
We live in a diverse, family-friendly, and safe neighborhood in New Yo...
Gated private outdoor playroom number 1
Gated private outdoor playroom number 1
We have a private childsafe rooftop terrace, which a great play area
We have a private childsafe rooftop terrace, which a great play area
Our apartment complex has an enchanting common garden
Our apartment complex has an enchanting common garden
Our apartment complex has even an indoor playground
Our apartment complex has even an indoor playground
Our Cultural Heritage
We love eating Swiss cheese fondue with our friends and family
We love eating Swiss cheese fondue with our friends and family
Antonio was born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela, where wild and colorful parrots come to you for a snack
Antonio was born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela, where wild and colo...
We watch TV in 4 different languages
We watch TV in 4 different languages
Antonio's family
Antonio's Mom and Brother are kind, generous and caring
Antonio's Mom and Brother are kind, generous and caring
Antonio's Mom is an extraordinary chef, who is always ready with snacks for wild parrots
Antonio's Mom is an extraordinary chef, who is always ready with snack...
Antonio's Mom lives in Caracas, Venezuela
Antonio's Mom lives in Caracas, Venezuela
Antonio's family are fun and loving people
Antonio's family are fun and loving people
Raphael's family
Raphael's family lives in the French-speaking part of Switzerland.
Raphael's family lives in the French-speaking part of Switzerland.
Raphael's parents and sister are caring and loving people
Raphael's parents and sister are caring and loving people
Raphael's family immediately fell in love with Antonio
Raphael's family immediately fell in love with Antonio
Raphael's sister used to live in Paris and hold a special place in Raphael and Antonio's hearts
Raphael's sister used to live in Paris and hold a special place in Rap...
Our Adventures
We love exploring the world
We love exploring the world
We love giraffes
We love giraffes
Our honeymoon in Florence, Italy
Our honeymoon in Florence, Italy
In front of a secret door of a museum in Florence, Italy
In front of a secret door of a museum in Florence, Italy
Exploration of the Grand Canyon
Exploration of the Grand Canyon
At the Rodeo of Houston, Texas
At the Rodeo of Houston, Texas
Photos of Antonio
Antonio is 6'3 tall
Antonio is 6'3 tall
Antonio works remotely as computer engineer
Antonio works remotely as computer engineer
Antonio at the gym
Antonio at the gym
Antonio loves animals
Antonio loves animals
Antonio loves cooking
Antonio loves cooking
Photos of Raphael
Raphael at work
Raphael at work
Raphael is 6'5 tall
Raphael is 6'5 tall
Raphael in Texas
Raphael in Texas
Raphael loves animals
Raphael loves animals
Raphael does medical research to help patients stay healthy
Raphael does medical research to help patients stay healthy

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Raphael & Antonio
Thanks for taking the time to learn a little bit about us

Letter

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about us
From Us to You

We promise to give our future child a home filled with unconditional love, joy, security, stability, care,


Dear expectant parent(s),

We are Raphael and Antonio, and we want to thank you for taking the time to learn more about us. We look forward to learning about you as well.

We could not be more excited to be starting a family and focusing all our love, time, and resources on the child to thrive, be secure, happy, and healthy, and to have every opportunity we can offer.

Through your life's journey, you have shown resilience and strength. We truly admire your courage and selflessness in considering adoption for your child. We promise to give our future child a home filled with unconditional love, joy, security, stability, and care.
Thank you again for allowing us to share our hearts with you and considering us as potential parents for your child. We hope our paths will cross soon....

Dear expectant parent(s),

We are Raphael and Antonio, and we want to thank you for taking the time to learn more about us. We look forward to learning about you as well.

We could not be more excited to be starting a family and focusing all our love, time, and resources on the child to thrive, be secure, happy, and healthy, and to have every opportunity we can offer.

Through your life's journey, you have shown resilience and strength. We truly admire your courage and selflessness in considering adoption for your child. We promise to give our future child a home filled with unconditional love, joy, security, stability, and care.
Thank you again for allowing us to share our hearts with you and considering us as potential parents for your child. We hope our paths will cross soon.

Sincerely,

Antonio & Raphael

Our Why

We love each other, love people, and love life. Adoption is a natural choice for us.


We cannot wait to welcome a child in our home
We love each other, love people, and love life. Adoption is a natural choice for us. Welcoming a child into our lives represents a celebration of our profound family desire and values. As a same-sex couple, we have always considered adoption as our best option to grow a family. We are both born and raised in caring and nurturing families, and for that reason, we want the child to feel loved, safe and supported throughout life. We know that adoption will be an amazing experience, and we cannot wait to share our love with a child. Our families are incredibly supportive of us and our decision to adopt. They are beyond excited about having another child in the family. Our families are very involved in our lives and will spend every occasion they have to be with the child.
Our Promises

We promise to love the child unconditionally, just as you do.


We promise to be worthy role models of what it means to be good and kind people.
Dear Birth-parent(s),

We understand that you are facing a significant decision, one that carries immense weight and emotional depth. As prospective adoptive parents, we want to express our heartfelt respect for the journey you are on and the love you have for your child, even before they take their first breath.

While you contemplate the path ahead, we want to share our promises with you. These are not mere words; they are the foundation of our commitment to you, the child, and the beautiful mosaic of our shared story. We promise to love the child unconditionally, just as you do. We promise to provide the child every opportunity to become whatever they want to be. Even if that means getting up early on the weekend to drive them to camps or games or seminars, we will do it. Because that is what our parents did for us. We promise to be worthy role models of what it means to be good and kind people.

Their story begins with you, and we will honor that connection every day. We will share with the child the beautiful story of how they came into our lives, the love that led you to consider adoption, and the love that welcomed them into our hearts. We know the child may join our family having their cultural connections, and history. We want to assure you that we will support the unique identities of the child, so they know their story and how much they are loved.

Our goal is to expose the child to their culture, traditions, and identities. We will ask for support from others in our community who share similar identities. The child will come to us with questions about who they are and who you are.

We will provide regular updates and photos so you can witness their growth and milestones. You will always be part of their story, even if you choose not to be physically present. We deeply respect your courage and selflessness. We will forever be grateful for the gift you are considering.

We promise to honor your love, and your role in our family story.

With heartfelt gratitude and unwavering respect,

Raphael and Antonio
Post-Adoption Relationship

Open (Open to contact, phone calls, in person visits before adoption. Sharing photos and letters after placement. Visits at neutral location after adoption, etc.). If you want a more closed adoption, we would honor that request as well.

Semi Open (open to an in-person visit before adoption placement, phone, email, sharing pic/letters after placement

Closed (no contact after placement)

Certification Adoption.Org Logo

Gladney Center for Adoption verified this family completed an adoption home study including: background checks, character references, official interviews, required training, home inspection, financial review, etc. and are approved for adoption.

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We're passionate explorers, weaving our way through the world. Each journey is for us like adding a new puzzle piece. A vibrant snapshot of culture, nature, and above all, human connection. As we embark on this new chapter as parents, we eagerly anti

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Antonio & Raphaël

Dear expectant parent(s), We are Raphaël and Antonio, and we want to thank you for taking the time to learn more about us. We look forward to learning about you as well. We are both 44 years old, have been married since 2019, and live/work in New York as a doctor and computer engineer. We could not be more excited to be starting a family and focusing all our love, time, and resources on the child to thrive, be secure, happy, and healthy, and to have every opportunity we can offer. We hope our paths will cross soon. Sincerely, Antonio & Raphaël

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