“I just wanted to be a Mom.”
Personal testimony from HFS’ Board President Like many couples trying to conceive, it was not as easy as it would seem. I felt I had to try all my options…
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Message from the Board President, Susan Chakmakian
The year 2018 may be winding down, but at Holy Family Services (HFS), we are off and running with new and exciting changes. Welcome to the new HFS! I’m honored…
Navigating Fost-Adoption
Hoping to build upon the wonderful family experience they already had, Alene and Melissa Campbell–Langdell began their journey of planning to adopt. Early on in the process, infant adoption seemed…
Mary’s Forever Family
Jeff and Greg wanted to complete their family by deciding to go through the adoption process. Even though they had many choices, they decided that the road to fulfilling their…
Deb Presson, her husband Brad Howard and HFS adopted daughter Ella
Deb Presson wrote articles highlighting adoption and foster care and organized a parish information night for prospective parents.
The Adoption Guild 57th Annual Roy Emerson Classic Tennis Tournament
Adoption Guild’s 57th Annual Roy Emerson Classic Tennis Tournament aims to give every child an opportunity to have a loving family, each year .
2018 Circle of Hope Fiesta! at The Shakespeare Club in Pasadena
HFS celebrated “2018 Circle of Hope Fiesta,” Saturday, May 5 in the evening, at The Shakespeare Club in Pasadena.
From Adoptee to an Adoptive Parent
Adoption is a tradition in my family. My older brother, Jeff, was adopted when he was six weeks old (domestic adoption).