Jason and Allison are waiting to welcome a child into their heart and home through open adoption.
Learn more about them!
We are so humbled that you are learning about our little family. We see you, we hear you, we honor you. We recognize that you are contemplating a significant decision. No matter the path you choose, you have our admiration.
When we were unable to conceive biologically and after some unsuccessful fertility treatments, we decided that adoption was the best choice for us for starting a family. In fact, it’s something that Allison has been thinking about since she was a teenager!
We love music, theatre, art, comics, and film. A little one would be delighted by Jason’s toy and comic collection, Allison’s musical talent and our creative spirit. You might say we are young at heart! Finally, we love to travel. We love getting in the car for weekend getaways, and once in a while getting on a plane for longer getaways.
We will never be able to thank you enough for thinking of us. We will do our best by surrounding your child with love and joy. The love that you have for your child will be a part of your child and our family every single day.
Love, Jason & Allison
A Little About Us
We met in 2005 during a night out with mutual friends. At the end of the night Allison happily gave Jason her phone number. It took a few days, but Jason got over his shyness and called Allison. We arranged a date to go to dinner and see live jazz, and have been together ever since!
We married in the summer of 2011 and had the most fun, dance-filled, and joyful wedding they could have hoped for. To this day, friends and family still comment on how much of a blast our wedding was!
Since then, our relationship continues to grow and strengthen. Our home is peaceful and filled with love, laughter and furry friends. Our community is exciting, friendly and diverse and our family and friends are so excited to meet (and spoil) a new little one!
About Jason
I grew up in the Western suburbs of Chicago and was raised by my Mom, Cindy, as well as very supportive extended family and neighbors. As early as I can remember I loved being creative through drawing and painting. I followed this passion through my entire education and have been working in creative roles since college.
My Mexican heritage is important to me and I try to honor it in different ways; I love learning about Latin-American art and music and I also try to learn how to cook my Grandmother’s recipes. Someday, I hope to make tortillas as delicious as hers!
What Allison Loves About Jason…
His love for his family. His artistic ability. Seeing how his friends look up to him. His patience. That he inspires me to reach my goals. His laugh. His kindness. Having thought-provoking conversations with him for hours on end. Watching him play with our pets and seeing that love there.
About Allison
I grew up in the Northern suburbs of Chicago with my parents, younger brother, and dog. From the moment I saw Judy Garland walk across that soundstage in her red shoes, I knew that the arts had changed my life forever. I was an unabashed play-watcher, “band geek” and “choir kid.” I became a lawyer and have spent my entire legal career advocating for children and families.
What Jason Loves About Allison
Her ability to love everyone. Her goofy sense of humor. Her eyes. Her desire to always grow. Her strength and support. Her open-mindedness. Her love for travel. Experiencing new things with her. Her ability to make friends everywhere. Her expression when she sees a cute animal. Making her laugh. Learning about her Jewish culture.
Our Home and Community
We moved into our home, in a suburb close to Chicago, in 2018 and have fallen in love with the community. On a warm day you will probably see kids of all ages running and biking up and down the block, parents having a front lawn hang out (sometimes with an impromptu DJ set), and an evening gathering around a neighbor’s fire pit. And that’s just our block.
Our community has a wonderful, diverse school district, park district activities, live music venues, plenty of green space and beloved local small businesses.
Our Families
A child brought into our family will be surrounded by love and laughter.
Jason’s mom, Grandma Cindy, is already making plans to spoil any child that we welcome. She has a knack for making little ones giggle and feeding them delicious homemade treats.
Allison’s parents, Darcy and Alan, are so thrilled to be able meet a new member of their family! They also love to travel and will hopefully get to come with us on some family trips.
Our Fur Family
Our first adopted pet, Bella, is a sweet grey cat that loves head scratches. In the summer she loves hanging out in the backyard watching the birds and chasing bugs. 
We adopted Draco as a kitten and he has grown into a tubby boy that loves belly scratches and cuddling on the couch. 
We fostered Luna, a terrier Shih-Tzu mix, over the summer of 2020 and she decided that she was going to stay forever. She has been a fantastic addition to our family and loves to go on adventures with us!
The Travel Bug
Seeing new and exotic places, eating new foods, seeing amazing sites, and just getting away for the weekend – we love travel in all forms.
We took our first international trip together in 2008 to Costa Rica. Since then, we’ve also visited Canada, Ireland, Poland, and Thailand.
We also love traveling the U.S.! We often take weekend trips or go camping in the Midwest, and we have taken cross-country road trips. Of course, even as adults, we love Disney!
It is our dream to explore the world with a child!
Holiday Fun
Holidays are important to both sets of our families!
Jason’s side loves Christmas and spends the day playing hilarious games, exchanging gag gifts, and eating a delicious dinner. We visit Jason’s family regularly for family birthdays and always eat amazing food.
Allison’s side celebrates Jewish holidays by eating traditional meals. Now Allison has begun cooking for her family for the holidays! We often go to plays, concerts, or other fun events to celebrate family birthdays.
Together we’ve started our own holiday traditions, such as hosting Thanksgiving, having Chinese food on Christmas Eve, making spooky Halloween décor and costumes, and having a gourmet meal on New Year’s Eve. We can’t wait to make more family traditions with a child! And of course, we hope to incorporate your child’s culture into our lives as well!
Thank You
Thank you for taking the time to learn about us and our family. We know that this is a very important decision. We hope to give your child all of the love, laughs, and guidance they could ever need throughout their life.
— Jason & Allison
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