Meet the Families

I had a great experience at Hopeful Beginnings. Allyson was amazing! She helped me throughout one of the toughest times I have experienced with my mental health. Not only was she there for me for our in person sessions but she would actively reach out in a proactive way if she had not heard from me or just to provide me with some words of encouragement and reassurance. She treated me like a friend. She is an amazing counselor, friend, and support for any women going through a difficult time. I am very happy to have met her. She has...

We could not be more thrilled to have been able to grow our family with the help of Hopeful Beginnings of St Mary Services! While it was a long wait for us, and what felt like forever, the Hopeful Beginnings team was so there at every turn with support and words of encouragement. We did experience a spectrum of emotions during the waiting period, but our social worker, Julia, was able to help us navigate these feelings into productive outlets. Then, out of nowhere, we got the phone call we never thought possible… a beautiful baby boy who was 4...

I can’t speak more highly of the staff at Hopeful Beginnings. I was considering adoption for my baby and found hopeful beginnings after working with another adoption agency. It was clear from my first call with Hopeful that they just want to be supportive and empowering for whatever I felt was best for me and baby. They were always there when I had questions and were with me along every step of this journey. I could not have gone through this hard time without their support

Hopeful Beginnings allowed me to receive therapy when I would not have been able to if I had to pay for it outright. Removing the financial strain to help get mentally straight was life changing. I was able to feel supported postpartum and did not have to go weeks without speaking to someone. They are very accepting and don’t make you feel like a burden who needs help. If I did not have access to my social worker, I’m not sure were I’d be today. So, I am very grateful they are an available resource in our community.

Miranda was faced with an unplanned pregnancy and contacted our agency to make the selfless decision to place for adoption with a family that could provide the life she wanted for her child. A few months away from her due date, Miranda found out she was pregnant with twins, solidifying the fact that adoption was the best option for herself and her children. She was working hard to get on her feet when COVID-19 began, and she was unable to find a job. Hopeful Beginnings was able to help Miranda with rent, and she was also referred to a variety...

The adoption process has been an amazing process for us. That a birth mother is trusting us and giving us the opportunity to raise their child and welcome them as part of our family is something for which we are not only extremely thankful, but that we also are reminded of every day. We've always known we wanted to have children, and we knew that that the gift of adoption would be our path. We have two daughters, one adopted through DCFS and one through Hopeful Beginnings. Our experience with Hopeful Beginnings was wonderful. Our caseworker, Allyson, was a joy...

When we decided we wanted to adopt, one of the things that was incredibly important to us was to find an agency that was there not just during the adoption process, but during all the time after – for questions, concerns, education, and support. We’ve found that in Hopeful beginnings – from their annual parties for their families, to the way our social worker is still just a phone call or e-mail away when we have an adoption question or concern, or need to connect to another resource. And this doesn’t just go for adoptive parents and kiddos – We’ve...

Where do I even start?! A simple thank you doesn’t fully convey how I feel. While I’m proud of myself for seeking help and showing up, I would not have done so if I didn’t trust or value the work you do. Your calm demeanor and ability to help me reframe behaviors is what kept me coming back. I am so thankful for the services Hopeful Beginnings provides. It took me asking for help to finally realize how low I felt. I can’t believe how far I’ve come this past year. I am finally enjoying motherhood (most of the time...)...

I just completed a year with Hopeful Beginnings and it has been a year full of growth for me. Angie has helped me so much since the first day I started talking to her. She’s helped me with learning how to live with so much grief, overcoming depression, and how to cope with anxiety. I’ve became the mom, wife, and woman I always strived to be.

Hopeful Beginnings is a truly remarkable organization that is making a real difference in the community. Their commitment to helping women and children is inspiring, and they approach their work with passion, dedication, and integrity. The agency is incredibly professional, compassionate, and driven to help those in need. I’m proud to support their mission and encourage anyone looking to make a meaningful contribution to get involved. This nonprofit is truly making a lasting difference!