I was 12 years old when I first knew I was meant to adopt! It has always been my #1 choice, hope we will be successful soon. Thanks for sharing your story :)

@KhandyBryant

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Kate, Thank you for sharing. Adoption is a beautiful experience and even more meaningful when you truly have a heart for it. Thank you for watching and supporting my channel ❤️. Best wishes on your journey 💗👣💙

@kateconroy7313

2 жыл бұрын

@Océanne Tagne I always expected to adopt single too, then at 17 years old I met my partner who also wanted to adopt! I am 27 (my partner is 28) and we have been officially waiting 1 year this month.

@kateconroy7313

Жыл бұрын

@@MissX33 my partner and I

Even though I'm not adopting as a single parent it was nice to see a positive story. After being in the wait for a little while, it's easy to get discouraged.

@KhandyBryant

2 жыл бұрын

Positive thoughts always! I still remember the first time I spoke to Steph. We came up with a clear plan/ guide and she followed it. Stay the course and it will happen. This will be worth it.

I’m 25, and am not in the position to adopt any time soon… but I resonate very strongly with this woman. Single or not, I’ve felt called from a young age to adopt, and to take in a child from the world that needs a teacher and a nurturer in the form of a parent, and accept them as my own with just as much love as a child from my womb. I used to watch adoption videos when I was a teen and cry tears of joy ❤

@KhandyBryant

Жыл бұрын

Hi Cydney, you never know what your future holds! I'm sure adoption will be a part of yours one day. Thank you for watching and supporting my channel 💛

Omg! I’m so glad I ran across this. I’m a single foster mom hoping to adopt my placement. I’ve always knew I wanted to adopt. Adoption was a part of my family growing up. My cousin is adopted. I knew for s long time I wanted to adopt and not have my own kids. Im so glad I’ve found this channel!!! This info was so helpful ♥️♥️♥️

@KhandyBryant

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Tiffani! I'm so happy you found my channel, enjoyed the video and found it helpful. Best wishes on your journey 🤞🏾🤞🏾🤞🏾. Please don't forget to subscribe ✔️😉

I wish we saw more POC adopting stories like this. I only want to adopt as well, and both times I've watched this video have motivated me to take the steps I need to grow my own family through adoption only. Keep sharing these stories. Thank you!

@KhandyBryant

8 ай бұрын

Hi Alice! You're welcome! I've already recorded mew videos that will be released soon with more POC! I'm the Co-owner of MK Adoption Services (www.mkadoptionservices.com) and the families are our clients. I would love to speak with you to see if we can help you grow your family through adoption. Please visit our website and schedule a free 30-minute consultation at a time that works best for you. I look forward to speaking with you soon! Please subscribe if you haven't already 😊 Khandy♡

@alicetheegreet

7 ай бұрын

Awesome! Watching these videos make a great impact on a lot of people, regardless if we're commenting or not. @@KhandyBryant

@KhandyBryant

7 ай бұрын

@@alicetheegreet Thank you 💛

@karenbisset4753

2 ай бұрын

I adopted kirthi from India in1994. The love of my life. A tough 14 month process. Born not of my flesh but in my heart❤

Congratulations! Adoption is love. I’m currently working with an adoption Lawyer and her team instead of an agency. I promote myself through social media and some adoption groups. I’m a single African American working professional. I’m home study approved and state certified. I’m doing the best I can. I love your advice of staying motivated. And I also realize that a child is a blessing to me and them. They’re not the lucky one, I am. Sometimes it’s discouraging because no one’s really reaching out. I keep praying and doing the best I can. I’m not sure if Khandy if you’re available to reach out to me. Thank you in advance

@KhandyBryant

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Sammie! Thanks so much for watching and supporting my channel. I would love for you to set up a consultation to answer your questions and see how we may assist you on your adoption journey. Please visit our website www.mkadoptionservices.com to add your email address to receive updates! We are currently preparing for our Phase I Launch!

I've thought about having an attorney For everything except this. Ty two year plan is a must!

@KhandyBryant

6 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

Great story!! I love how you said "don't be listening to people in the FB groups" so true!!!

@KhandyBryant

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Beautiful interview. I love that she reached out then got to work. You are an asset in the adoption community even answering my questions and calming my fears. To hear someone else do it just reassures me that we are on the right path!!! Keep up the good work and congratulations Steph!!! Can’t wait to tell someone of my journey and hope to be in inspiration like you are!!! Blessings ❤️

@KhandyBryant

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Helping families has always been my number one priority because I understand how difficult this journey can be at times. I really appreciate your support.

Good conversation! I know there is no magical formula to adoption but tbat was a blessing to adoption in that time frame. We're still waiting to be matched. Keep my hubby & I in prayer.

@KhandyBryant

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Tameka, there definitely is no magical formula to adoption and wait time. We adopted our first daughter 52 days after signing our contract..... CRAZY. What I've learned is, this journey takes patience and the right team by your side. Remain hopeful and positive. Your baby is coming. Thank you for watching and supporting my channel. Please subscribe. I speak about everything adoption

You all are helping me start my family too. Much love 💗

@KhandyBryant

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Miriam, thank you, that means a lot

I remember in HS speaking with my brother about me adopting children when I get older. Now that I am older, I'm getting ready to learn more about this and see if it's still possible for me.

@KhandyBryant

Жыл бұрын

Hi Lyn! Thank you for watching and supporting my channel. If adoption is truly in your heart, you should explore your possibilities for sure! I'd love to speak with you more. Please schedule your free 30 minute consultation at www.mkadoptionservices.com today! I look forward to speaking with you soon 😊

Awesome! Does Steph have a youtube? Would love to hear more of her post match journey.

This discussion is timely for me. I will stay the course. May I please have the contact information for the consultant. Your guest said she would only pass the information through you.

Thank you this has been very helpful

@KhandyBryant

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!!!! Thank you for watching. I appreciate the support!

I was 12 years old when I knew I wanted to adopt too!!!! Still have the poem I wrote till this day! - also- can you share what consultant she used?!

@KhandyBryant

Жыл бұрын

Hi Tiffany, I'd definitely frame the poem to place in my future child's room! I'd love to speak with you. Please schedule a consultation with me at www.mkadoptionservices.com Thank you for watching and supporting my channel ❤️ Please subscribe

Awwww! I’m so happy for her. We adopted super fast too! 9 days after we went active with our agency

@KhandyBryant

2 жыл бұрын

WOW, that's great congratulations!!!!!!

@cybiltipton7979

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It was so crazy because we had nothing! We got a call that a baby had been born 3 days prior and asking if we were interested and how fast we could get there. We got the call at 10:30AM and brought home a baby boy at 3PM.

@cybiltipton7979

2 жыл бұрын

I do appreciate you and your videos! I learned so much from you. I told my husband “this lady I watched on KZread said this and that. I think it helped my husband say “Let’s do it”

@KhandyBryant

2 жыл бұрын

@Cybil Taylor Stork drops are the best!!! The same thing happened to us with our daughter. We weren't live yet...... We had nothing, but it all worked out perfectly.

@KhandyBryant

2 жыл бұрын

@Cybil Taylor ❤❤❤❤❤Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

It took us 1 yr 1 month and 5 days. I’m adopted too.

So awesome

I watched the whole video and hit the like button! :-) Did Steph mention if she did a private adoption or when with her states' adoption program? Also, did she adopt a newborn? I just want to be certain because I think newborn is the way I am called to go with adoption. Thank you!

@KhandyBryant

2 ай бұрын

Hi ☺️, thank you for watching and supporting my channel. Please subscribe. New videos are coming soon! Steph had a successful domestic infant adoption. When you're ready to start your adoption process, please contact me at www.mkadoptionservices.com I look forward to hearing from you soon! Khandy

Love this. Thank you for sharing this story. I may have missed it or it may be too private. About how much did Steph pay out of pocket or which grants did she apply for?

@inspirationalshanae5129

2 жыл бұрын

If people adopt through a agency it's $20k to 30k. If you do private ( just a lawyer) 10 to 15k

Love Steph. Always respect the birth mother, you can not repay a baby at all (open or closed adoption).

@KhandyBryant

2 жыл бұрын

Steph is the best!!!

Why were they more receptive once she told them she was a black woman as a single adopter? Is it because there are many more African American children that the agencies are trying to place?

I am about to go live in january, single African American professional and my agency have mostly mixed or brown babbies so i am hoping I get matched fast as well.

@cybiltipton7979

2 жыл бұрын

@mirriam Williams how is it going?

@stephkay9009

2 жыл бұрын

What agency did you use

@mirriamwilliams6100

2 жыл бұрын

@@stephkay9009 A Act of Love Adoption out of Sandy Utah. I have had the best experience with them. Their COO is Africann American and an adoptive father

@mirriamwilliams6100

2 жыл бұрын

@@cybiltipton7979 I have gotten a lot of adoption grants and I o live next week and start seeing adoption situations

@cybiltipton7979

2 жыл бұрын

@@mirriamwilliams6100 that’s awesome! good luck! We had a great and easy process. I hope yours is as smooth

Isn’t it generally expected that you have 6 months with the child and multiple visits before they can finalize in the legal system? Hoping I can get a match soon, the waiting lasts a lifetime

@KhandyBryant

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Heather! Great question. No. Every state has different laws. You have a few states with very friendly adoption laws, where you can finalize the adoption after the TPR has been signed and a few days after discharge from the hospital. No ICPC is required. That's why I say every situation is different; every adoption is different, and definitely do your research. Thank you for watching and supporting my channel! Please subscribe 😁

@heatherb9853

2 жыл бұрын

So Interesting, thanks for answering! My state is 6 months. Just waiting for a match! Thanks for sharing your story!

@KhandyBryant

2 жыл бұрын

@Heather Baggs you're welcome! This is, of course, the case for a private domestic adoption not if adopting from through the state.

I have a few questions: Q. As a single Mom (on a day job), how do you plan child care, doctor appointments, if you're sick, etc? I'm curious because I'm considering becoming a foster parent and maybe even adoption one day. These questions may be asked in this video? I'm asking in advance before I've finished watching the entire video.

@KhandyBryant

2 жыл бұрын

Hi and thank you for watching!!! Here is the response from Steph: I would recommend that you tell yourself that you are a single mom not a "solo" mom. Single in thr sense of not being married or having a co parent but absolutely imperative to have a tribe or village who can step in for your child in the cases of ANYTHING. It's impossible to do it all alone and you should set that expectation on yourself. If you work full-time you HAVE to have childcare. I am fortunate that I have worked in a very flexible career that allows me not to clock in M-F bankers hours. In my case, I also have had a very close family friend as a nanny as needed. The grandparents have also visited for months out of her first year. However, starting soon my daughter will be going to daycare part time. And I have been on a waiting list for a private toddler pre-school that she starts in the fall. Make sure you do this research in advance. Learn the costs of childcare so you know what to expect. It can be as much as a mortgage! And sick? Your little one will get sick so many times you can't even count. Thats the real stress. If I am sick...I have to push through it. It's a very hard transition to go from being single to a single parent. There are some HARD days. And that is ok. As long as you are mentally prepared to change your lifestyle 100% and accept help you and your little one will do just fine! Thanks again for watching 💛

How can I get the info for the consultant?

@KhandyBryant

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Miriam, I can definitely provide you with the information. Please schedule a consultation with me at www.mkadoptionservices.com Thank you

Khandy how can i get in touch with you ? I want to adopt unborn child, i need your advice privately.

@ladysgeorgia9283

2 жыл бұрын

Inbox me

@KhandyBryant

2 жыл бұрын

Hi 🙂 Lady S! Thanks for reaching out. You can schedule a consultation with me at www.mkadoptionservices.com. I look forward to speaking with you soon!!

I want to know WHY? Why does being African American help? That is the useful part of the information for people like me. Thanks for this!

@KhandyBryant

4 ай бұрын

Hi, what do you mean by people like me?

@RoyBoyTv.

4 ай бұрын

@@KhandyBryant people who plan to go through the process!

@RoyBoyTv.

4 ай бұрын

@@KhandyBryant I’m sorry the way that I typed the message got in the way of my question but .. I believe I have found the answer myself! Thank you!

@KhandyBryant

4 ай бұрын

@RoyBoyTv. African American families are highly sought after due to the limited number of African American families adopting versus other races.