Basic Info
Sophia
Age: 34
Ethnicity: White
Religion: Other
Atish
Age: 34
Ethnicity: Asian
Religion: Hindu
Intro
About
Work & Education
Sophia
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Profession: Playwright
Atish
Education: PhD
Profession: Research Scientist
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.
Environment
Country: USA
State: California
Us Region: Western US
Parent Relationship: Married
Parent Neighborhood: Suburban
Parent Years Together: 10 to 15 years
Parent Residency: House
Children At Home: No children
Sexual Orientation: Heterosexual parents
Preferences for a child
Age: Newborn to 1 year of age
Gender: Either
Multiple Children: Twins, Sibling groups
Special Needs: Open to discussion, Mild or medically correctable, Smoking exposed, Drug exposed, Emotional/mental disorders in family, Emotional/mental disorder in child
Certification 
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.
Us.
We admire and respect you.
Dear Expectant Parent
Pregnancy takes strength, and making difficult decisions produces bravery.
To you, the expectant mother,
We know that right now, life is very difficult, and that you are making a huge decision. The choice is completely yours, and we believe that you will choose what’s best for you. If you choose adoption and choose us as parents, we will welcome your child into our family and love them with all our hearts.
Even though we do not know you, we admire and respect you. Pregnancy takes strength, and making difficult decisions produces bravery. So in this moment, you are both brave and strong.
And to anyone in support of you,
This remarkable woman deserves your love, attention, and support, no matter her choice. And if you’re reading this, it means that you’re already by her side. Thank you.
Wishing you only the best,
Atish and Sophia
To you, the expectant mother,
We know that right now, life is very difficult, and that you are making a huge decision. The choice is completely yours, and we believe that you will choose what’s best for you. If you choose adoption and choose us as parents, we will welcome your child into our family and love them with all our hearts.
Even though we do not know you, we admire and respect you. Pregnancy takes strength, and making difficult decisions produces bravery. So in this moment, you are both brave and strong.
And to anyone in support of you,
This remarkable woman deserves your love, attention, and support, no matter her choice. And if you’re reading this, it means that you’re already by her side. Thank you.
Wishing you only the best,
Atish and Sophia
Why Adoption
When we decided to grow our family, adoption was our first choice.
Ice Skating
When we decided to grow our family, adoption was our first choice. We want to provide a safe and supportive home for a child in need. It doesn’t matter how our child joins our family; we will love them completely.
Our friends and family have been supportive during every step of our journey, and they’re so excited to meet our future adopted child. We have many biological nieces and nephews (whom we adore), but we also think of our friend’s children as our nieces and nephews.
Atish has a large family, and more than once it’s taken Sophia years to realize that a particular aunt, uncle, or cousin isn’t actually related. For us, family is more than biology.
Our friends and family have been supportive during every step of our journey, and they’re so excited to meet our future adopted child. We have many biological nieces and nephews (whom we adore), but we also think of our friend’s children as our nieces and nephews.
Atish has a large family, and more than once it’s taken Sophia years to realize that a particular aunt, uncle, or cousin isn’t actually related. For us, family is more than biology.
Our Story
It was one of the happiest days of my life, and I look forward to spending the rest of my life with such a kind and loving man.
Wedding
As told by Sophia
We started dating our sophomore year of college over a decade ago. We met through friends and began to “accidentally” see each other as much as we could. For example, Atish would walk twenty minutes to my dorm, and then pretend to be there to see other people. Finally, Atish asked me out, and I said yes. That was in 2010, and we’ve been together ever since.
We moved to California after graduation. Atish was a physics PhD student, and the only thing I knew was that I wanted to work in theater. A friend once told me, “You can follow a man across the country once.” And so far, it’s only been once.
We married in 2017 surrounded by friends and family. It was one of the happiest days of my life, and I look forward to spending the rest of my life with such a kind and loving man.
We started dating our sophomore year of college over a decade ago. We met through friends and began to “accidentally” see each other as much as we could. For example, Atish would walk twenty minutes to my dorm, and then pretend to be there to see other people. Finally, Atish asked me out, and I said yes. That was in 2010, and we’ve been together ever since.
We moved to California after graduation. Atish was a physics PhD student, and the only thing I knew was that I wanted to work in theater. A friend once told me, “You can follow a man across the country once.” And so far, it’s only been once.
We married in 2017 surrounded by friends and family. It was one of the happiest days of my life, and I look forward to spending the rest of my life with such a kind and loving man.
Our Promise
And we won’t do any of this alone. We’re surrounded by friends and family, all excited to welcome our new child into their lives.
Thank You!
We promise to love our child unconditionally. They will grow up in a safe and nurturing home, and we will support them as they find their way in the world. We will encourage their passions, and help them grow into the best person they can be. We promise to inspire dedication, a love for others, and a commitment to doing the right thing. We will celebrate our child’s successes and stand by them, no matter what.
And we won’t do any of this alone. We’re surrounded by friends and family, all excited to welcome our new child into their lives.
We will be open with our child about their journey to our home, because we believe that birth parents are an important part of an adoptee's story. A child can love both their adoptive parents and their birth parents. This doesn’t mean that they love anyone less; it means that they have more people to love.
And lastly, thank you for taking the time to read through our book. It means so much to us.
With all the love in the world,
Atish and Sophia
And we won’t do any of this alone. We’re surrounded by friends and family, all excited to welcome our new child into their lives.
We will be open with our child about their journey to our home, because we believe that birth parents are an important part of an adoptee's story. A child can love both their adoptive parents and their birth parents. This doesn’t mean that they love anyone less; it means that they have more people to love.
And lastly, thank you for taking the time to read through our book. It means so much to us.
With all the love in the world,
Atish and Sophia
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.
Certification
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.
Favorites
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Halloween
Our block in particular is amazing on Halloween. In the past neighbors have: set up a haunted house in their front yard, put up huge skeletons over ten feet tall, and played the drums on their front porch.
Christmas
We travel to Sophia’s hometown to celebrate with her parents and extended family.
Diwali
We celebrate the Hindu new year with Atish’s family, ending the night with fireworks and sparklers.
California Living
Living in the California Bay Area means that we’re in the center of multiple cultures, and are just a car ride away from at least five major cities, including San Francisco. California is full of natural beauty, and we visit the Pacific Ocean often.
State Fair
Every year we go to the state fair in Sophia’s hometown. Our favorite part is looking at sculptures made out of butter.
Sophia's Family
Sophia’s parents (and two friendly dogs) live in her childhood home, which is a block away from her aunt and uncle on her mother’s side. Her sister lives in Europe with her husband and adorable toddler son. Sophia visits her nuclear family regularly, as well as her extended family who live throughout the United States: cousins, aunts and uncles, and her grandmother. Last time Sophia visited her grandmother, the two of them watched 90 Day Fiancé every night.
Atish's Family
Atish's family immigrated to America from India in the 1980s. He and his younger brother and sister were born in America. Atish grew up in the Bay Area, and his nuclear family still lives there. They see each other regularly, and enjoy eating meals and traveling together. Extended family is also important to Atish. His parents grew up in multigenerational homes where their cousins were basically siblings. Atish's extended family is spread over the U.S. and India, and he often travels to see them for graduations, weddings, and just to spend time together.
Our Home
We love our home and we love our neighborhood. Our house feels cozy, but it has plenty of space for hosting parties and a guest room for when our friends and family visit. We adore our big kitchen since we both like to cook (and sometimes cook with friends). Two skylights and large windows bring in natural light, and we have a grassy backyard with an apple tree. Our neighborhood is quiet, safe, and diverse. We’re within walking distance of a cute downtown area with lots of restaurants, a movie theater, a grocery store, a farmer’s market, and at least five boba tea places. We’re also within walking distance of a nice playground.
Our Adventures
We love to travel, and we’ve been fortunate to be able to explore the world. Often we’ll travel as a couple, but we’ve also gone with friends or family. We enjoy a wide variety of places, some relaxing, and some adventurous. Atish takes us to the best restaurants, and Sophia finds the stranger locations, like a museum of clocks or a hike to a swimming pool. We love visiting our friends and family around the world and experiencing their lives beyond the tourist spots: a scientific research lab in Amsterdam, an art show in a warehouse in Montreal, and a truck selling pizza in the French countryside.
Our Friends
We think of our friends as our family. From relaxed hangouts to life-changing trips, we have grown together alongside them. We are blessed to have friends from all over the globe, and experiencing the world through their eyes makes our lives richer. These friends will be loving aunts and uncles to our child as they grow up, and their kids will be cousins and playmates.
Thanksgiving
Atish’s parents host friends and family for a large dinner, desserts provided by Sophia and her mom.
Our Families
Family means everything to us. We’re so fortunate to live close to Atish's parents, only a fifteen-minute drive away. Atish’s grandmother lives with his parents, and his younger brother and sister live close by. We travel to see Sophia’s parents at least twice a year and are even able to visit Sophia’s younger sister, who lives in Switzerland. We see our extended family often, especially during the holidays. We believe it’s important to bring family together every day, so family meals are essential. We each grew up having family dinners every night, with holidays and birthdays celebrated with a huge party with lots of home-cooked food.
Fun Sophia Facts
Favorite movie: The Princess Bride ★ Go-to karaoke song: Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) ★ Worst job: As an actor performing “history” plays for tourists. Once while performing, her elf costume got caught in a spinning prize wheel and she almost hit her head. ★ Favorite chore: Doing the dishes
Atish About Sophia
If I had to describe Sophia in one word, it would be “joy.” She is always excited by the world and is not afraid to try new things or ask questions about topics she doesn't understand. Sophia is also intelligent, and driven, and takes great pride in all her work. I've learned so much about art and life from her, and I can always depend on her. I feel so lucky to be married to my best friend in the world. She's also one of the most empathetic people I know — taking time to help strangers and loved ones, from babies to elders. I think she will be an amazingly kind and understanding mother.
Meet: Sophia
Sophia grew up surrounded by books and art, and now she works as a playwright. Her plays have been performed all over the country, including in New York. Because of the flexible hours of writing, she’ll have plenty of time to devote to her child. She enjoys so many things: tap dancing, reading, watching plays, singing and playing the ukulele, baking, walking around the neighborhood, studying Hindi, and drawing. She’s excited to add being a mom to that list.
Fun Atish Facts
Favorite movie: Star Wars ★ Favorite ice cream flavor: Mint Chocolate Chip ★ Ideal Saturday morning: Biking to the farmers market ★ Coolest place he's worked: Okinawa, Japan
Sophia About Atish
Atish is my best friend, and the thing I love most about him is his generosity. He always thinks of others, and I’ve learned to be a better person by following his example. Atish adores kids. Most of the children we know are babies or toddlers, and when we visit, within five minutes Atish is playing with them on the floor. Atish is open, intelligent, and has a great sense of humor. He always supports me, and I can tell him anything and I’ll know he’ll listen. He’s passionate about what he does for work, and I’m proud of his success. I love him so much, and I know he’ll be a great father.
Meet: Atish
Atish has always been curious about how the world works: Why is the sky blue? How far away are the stars? His parents encouraged his curiosity, and with their support, he was able to succeed in his education and get a PhD in physics. Atish now works as a research scientist. Atish is inspired by his relationships with his friends, family, and most of all, Sophia. He's excited to be a father and help guide a child towards a safe, fulfilling life.