State We Live in: Virginia
Our Religion: Christian
Stay At Home Parent: No
Our Age Preferences: Newborn-3 Months
Our Gender Preferences: Either Gender
Our Race Preferences: Any Race, African American, African American/Hispanic, Asian, Caucasian, Caucasian/African American, Caucasian/Asian, Caucasian/Hispanic, East Indian, Hispanic, Middle Eastern, Native American
Sibling Group: Yes
With oldest up to 2 years old
Open to Twins: Yes
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Hi from Virginia! We are a loving, Christ-centered family excited to grow through adoption! Faith is at the heart of our home, and we are actively involved in our church community. As pediatric health professionals, we are passionate about caring for children both in our work and at home.
We love spending time together outdoors—biking on local trails, swimming in the summer, and running as a family. Our home is always filled with laughter, whether we’re hosting friends and family, cooking together, or enjoying game nights. We look forward to creating a warm, loving, and nurturing environment where a child will grow up feeling safe, supported, and encouraged in their unique gifts.
If you’d like, we are open to getting to know you and honoring the level of connection you hope to have. We are grateful for the opportunity to share about our family and would love to learn more about you too.
About Us
We’ve been best friends for nearly 14 years and married for almost seven. We first met in college, but it wasn’t until four years later when Josiah was in medical school and Kiah was in dental school that we started dating.
We have a 2-year-old son, Jireh, who is such a blessing. Infertility and multiple miscarriages have been a part of our journey, but adoption has always been on our hearts. Those experiences led us to this moment, and we truly feel that adoption is how we are meant to grow our family.
We’re a Christian family, and our faith is the foundation of our home. We see adoption as a reflection of God’s love—just as we are adopted into His family, we feel so honored to open our hearts and home in this way.
We have very different personalities, but we have so much fun together. We love being active—going on runs, bike rides, or just playing outside—and we can’t wait to share that with our future child.
This is Kiah
Josiah says: Kiah was born and raised in Chicago and is a pediatric dentist who works part-time while also staying home with Jireh. She has a huge heart for children, both in her work and as a mom. She’s also an amazing cook and passionate about healthy eating for kids, even starting a YouTube channel to share fun, nutritious recipes.
Faith is at the core of who Kiah is, and she constantly seeks to grow in wisdom as a wife, mother, and woman of God. A former college tennis player, she’s competitive and recently started training for her first half marathon! With our next child, she is excited to spend more time at home, homeschool, and teach them how to cook, play tennis, and grow in their faith.
This is Josiah
Kiah says: Josiah was born in Chicago but spent most of his childhood in the Dominican Republic before returning to the U.S. for college. He is a pediatrician training to specialize in treating kids with blood disorders and cancer. He is an amazing dad who is patient, protective, and always making sure our family feels safe and loved. He is a strong leader in our home and deeply rooted in his faith.
Josiah is also very athletic and active. He runs marathons and loves all sports. He looks forward to coaching our children’s sports teams, teaching them about faith and integrity, and praying with them before bed. He is excited to take them running, support their athletic interests no matter what they are, and bring them to Bears football games and create fun family traditions. Even with his busy schedule, family always comes first. He is fully present at home, whether it is family walks, bedtime stories, or date nights with me.
Our Family
We are a close-knit family—we love spending time together and making memories. Faith and community are a big part of our lives, and we’re involved in a small church plant where we attend every Sunday.
Our 2-year-old son, Jireh, is the sweetest, most gentle little boy. He’s kind, full of personality, and already so excited to be a big brother. We know he’s going to be loving and protective of his new sibling.
We both come from big extended families who are beyond excited to welcome a new baby. Kiah’s mom lives nearby and is an incredible grandma—having her close has been such a blessing. Kiah’s sister is also nearby and is such a great auntie.
Even though the rest of our family is more spread out, we’re all still very close. Holidays, birthdays, and any excuse to gather brings everyone together.
Our Home in Virginia
We live in a single-family townhome in Virginia, a great place to raise a child. Our neighborhood is family-friendly, with top-ranked schools, parks, running trails, and plenty of outdoor spaces for kids to enjoy.
Our home has three bedrooms—right now, Jireh has his own room, and we have a spare guest room that will eventually become the baby’s room. When the baby first comes home, they’ll sleep in a bassinet in our room before transitioning to their own space.
We love that our community has a beautiful play area and a pool that kids love—we can’t wait to make summer memories there as a family
Our Promise to You
We want you to know that your child will always know their story. They will always know that they were deeply loved from the very beginning.
Whatever level of contact you’re comfortable with–whether that’s visits, updates, or just knowing that they are loved and thriving–we want to honor that.
We promise to raise your child in a home filled with love, faith, and joy. They will be supported in their dreams, celebrated for who they are, and surrounded by people who love them unconditionally. Most importantly, we pray that they will know the love of Jesus in their life.
We can’t wait to welcome another child into our hearts and home, and we are so grateful for the opportunity to walk this journey with you. If you’d like, we would love to connect and learn more about you!
We’d love to talk or answer any of your questions. Please call or text Lifetime at 1.800.923.6784.
More About Josiah
Education: Doctorate in Medicine
Profession: Pediatrician
Stay-At-Home: No
Racial Background: Caucasian
His Favorites:
Activity: Running
Movie: Braveheart
Board Game: Chess
Genre of Music: Bachata
Food: Dominican Mangú
Book: The Brothers Karamazov
Vacation Spot: Safari in Uganda
More About Kiah
Education: Doctorate in Dentistry
Profession: Pediatric Dentist
Stay-At-Home: Part-time
Racial Background: African American
Her Favorites:
Activity: Baking
Movie: Sleepless in Seattle
Board Game: Risk
Genre of Music: Smooth Jazz
Food: Cake
Book: To Kill a Mockingbird
Vacation Spot: Salamander resort and spa
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More About Our Family
Why we are adopting
Adoption has been on our hearts for a long time. Even before experiencing infertility and multiple miscarriages, we knew that we wanted to grow our family in this way. We believe adoption is a beautiful reflection of how we are welcomed into God’s family—loved unconditionally and chosen with purpose. We are excited to provide a home filled with love, faith, and joy to a child through adoption.
Plans for our child’s education/childcare
Education is very important to us, and we are committed to providing our children with the best opportunities to learn, grow, and develop as unique individuals.
Early Years – At the beginning, we both plan to take parental leave for several months to focus on building a strong bond with the baby. Kiah currently stays home part-time, so she will be home with the baby several days a week. Kiah’s mom lives nearby and has been an incredible support, helping care for Jireh when needed. Having family close by allows us to balance work while being fully present as parents.
Schooling – We believe that the early formative years are the most important time to teach children to think deeply, develop their own convictions, and grow in their relationship with God. As parents, we see our role as stewarding their education and values, and to grow into adults knowing that we won’t be able to control their environment forever. Because of this, we anticipate enrolling our children in private Christian school or homeschooling early on, where we can maintain a strong influence over their growth in faith, education, and experiences. However, as our children grow older, we are open to considering a high-quality public high school, where they can gain different experiences, develop independence, and have opportunities to be involved in sports and extracurricular activities.
Learning Through Experiences – We believe that some of the best learning happens outside the classroom. We want to encourage our children to ask questions, explore, and develop a broad worldview. One of the ways we hope to do this is through travel—we love experiencing new cultures, and as our children grow older, we want to take them on trips where they can immerse themselves in different cultures and learn from people around the world.
Above all, we want our child to feel supported, encouraged, and confident in who they are. We will always be their biggest cheerleaders and hope to help them grow in confidence to pursue their unique interests.
Family traditions
Holidays & Family Reunions: Our favorite holidays to celebrate are Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. Kiah’s family also has a large family reunion every year, which is always a highlight! We love having special time with our immediate family while also getting together with extended family for celebrations. Since we both come from large families, our children have lots of cousins, and it brings us so much joy to watch them build close relationships and have fun together.
Church & Sabbath Rest: With our busy careers, we have found it extremely important to intentionally slow down at least once a week by observing the Sabbath. This is a time for us to rest, reset, and reconnect as a family. We prioritize going to church together every Sunday, spending quality time with each other, and setting aside the stresses of work or tasks that need to get done.
Family Dinners: We make it a priority to eat dinner together as a family every day. No matter how busy life gets, we sit down at the table to share a meal, talk about our day, and stay connected—without screens. Phones, TVs, and tablets are put away so we can be fully present with one another. It’s important to us that our children always feel heard and know that home is a safe place where they are supported and valued no matter what.
Hospitality & Weekly Dinners with Friends: We believe in opening our home to others and love creating space for community. Every week, we invite another family or friends over for dinner to cultivate lasting relationships and be part of community.
A short message in Spanish
¡Hola! Estamos muy emocionados de crecer nuestra familia a través de la adopción. Josiah se crió en la República Dominicana y le encanta compartir la cultura dominicana y latina con nuestros hijos. Creemos que es importante enseñarles español y celebrar su identidad hispana. Kiah también está aprendiendo español. También queremos conocer más sobre ti y de dónde vienes, para asegurarnos de que nuestro hijo siempre se acuerde y pueda identificarse con sus verdaderas raíces.
In Closing
Thank you for taking the time to learn about our family. We are honored to be considered as adoptive parents as you make plans for your baby. Our hearts are open, and we are excited about the possibility of growing our family through adoption. If you choose us, your child will grow up in a home filled with love, faith, and support. They will always know where they came from, how deeply they were loved from the very beginning, and how their story is something to be celebrated. We are open to whatever level of contact you feel comfortable with and want to honor your role in your child’s life in a way that feels right for you. We are praying for you as you walk through this journey, and we would love the opportunity to get to know you.
With love and gratitude,
Josiah & Kiah