We are the Newman's
and we are walking one of the most meaningful journeys of our lives and would love for you to join us. You aren't just people willing to help us make this dream a reality, you are the people our future child will confide in, feel loved by, turn to when they need it, and so much more. We are already so thankful for you and all of the ways you have poured into our lives, and we cannot wait for you to meet our little sprout.
"For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be."
Psalms 139:13-16
Our Story
How We Got Here
Brandon and I have both had a desire to adopt since we both were little. Funnily enough we never really discussed it until after we were married. As of July 27th, 2026 we will have been married 2 years and both of us are at a point where we would love to start family building. For some that might seem soon, for us it's the perfect time.
In June of 2025, 5 weeks before our 1 year anniversary, we found out that we were expecting. As you can imagine and as a lot of you know, this was very exciting news. There is a whole future to dream about! Our little Bean was our whole world and sadly at the verge of 9 weeks we found out it was an ectopic pregnancy. After that surgery the chance of having our own children went down to 0%. Of course this is heartbreaking to write as well as to live through and I would not want anyone to ever go through this sort of heart ache. But the desire to have a family just intensified from that point.
We started working with SafeFamilies which is an amazing family care organization that helps families in Oklahoma and nation wide who have no village like we do. We took in two boys for 9 weeks and have since taken care of 9 other children in different ways. It gave us a chance to see what it could be like to have little feet running around our house and in December of 2025 we started throwing around the idea of adoption. We had already looked into IVF, and there is a future in that, but I needed some time to heal both spiritually, mentally, and physically before going down that route so we landed on adoption for the time being.
We looked at all of our local options because Brandon and I really believe that loving our community in any way shape or form matters. We decided on Deaconess Pregnancy & Adoption because we have some amazing people in our lives who have been adopted through Deaconess, worked there at one point, or have been involved with them and we love the way that they love on the birth mom.
We are already a family that fights for the highest possible good of those around us, tries to love well, works hard, and plays hard and I think we are going to create a good life with the children that the Lord brings us. We already thank you for the love and community you have shown Brandon and I and we look forward to introducing our future child to you. We are praying for clarity and precision as this season goes on, and we look forward to meeting our baby someday, hopefully soon! We already love this child more than we could ever imagine, even if they aren't even a whisper yet.
Thank you again for going on this journey with us.
Love,
Addison & Brandon Newman
Adoption Timeline
The Road Ahead
Every Adoption is its own journey. Here's a look at where we've been and where we're headed. Each step is a new leaf on the vine.
July 27, 2026
Apply for Adoption
We will be applying to be adoptive parents with Deaconess Pregnancy and Adoption on our 2 year anniversary
TBD
Adoption Seminar
14 hour seminar for all prospective adoptive parents.
TBD
Home Study
Deaconess will perform a home study to evaluate if we have the right living situation for our future child.
TBD
Adoption Profile Created
This is the profile that prospective birth parents will look at as they decide who to place their child with. This tells all about Brandon and I, the life we live, the jobs we have, and our hobbies and lifestyle
TBD
Adoption Placement
This is where a birth mother chooses to place their child with us! At this point it is just a countdown until the birth of our child!
TBD
Our Child is Born!
We cannot wait to reach this day! Prayer and support will be the backbone of this entire process.
TBD
We are HOME!
Our family is complete! I cannot wait to get to this checkpoint.
How To Support Us
Walk With Us
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Give a Financial Gift
Adoption costs are significant. Any amount helps us bring our child home sooner.
Pray for Us
We believe in the amazing power of prayer and know that the Lord is directing our steps in this season, and every season after. Join us as we lift up this journey and pray for a beautiful, healthy, baby.
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Questions & Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are you adopting?
Brandon and I have both had it on our hearts since before we had ever met to adopt. We believe the Lord has set us on this journey. We are more than excited to welcome a child into our home. In July of 2025, we had a pregnancy loss and that left a hole in our heart. We have fostered a few kids in the last year and are ready to grow our own family. This is the step we have decided to take.
How much does adoption cost?
Adoption in Oklahoma costs anywhere from $25,000 to $48,000 total. We have decided to go with Deaconess Pregnancy & Adoption because we love the way that they serve the birth mom during her pregnancy and postpartum.
How long does the process take?
I was told that it can take anywhere from 9 months to 3 years to get a placement and that all depends on how many parameters we set for our future child to meet.
What happens if you raise more than you needed?
We will likely donate whatever leftover balance we have towards another adoptive family. We will definitely pray over the funds and find where the Lord wants us to place them. If you have a suggestion of what we should do with any leftover balance we would love to hear it!
How can I give something other than money?
Encouragement and prayer are also some things that we will gladly take. We know that sometimes financial donations can take a lot from people and we don't ever want people to feel obligated to give to us. We are just happy that you are in our community and praying alongside us. As we progress farther into the adoption journey we will likely create a registry of nursery and baby items to get us started with growing our new family.
How do I know if my gift is being used well?
Addison is planning on updated anyone who wants to be updated about the journey and how financial gifts are used. Further down this page there is a breakdown of every financial cost we will accrue during this process. Deaconess is very forthcoming about how all the funds are used, and we also want to be transparent.
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Cost Breakdown
Where the Money Goes
Application Fee & Files Set-Up Fee
$300
- Due at the time of submitting application
- Establishment/administration of file
Adoption Seminar Fee
$500
- 14 hours of adoption education
- required for all first time adoptive parents
Home Study Fee
$1,500
- A domestic home study is valid for 12 months
- required for all first time adoptive parents
- individual interviews, joint interviews
- overview of home and safety features
- administrative costs
- background check, drug tests, and fingerprint processing
Outreach Fee
$3,000
- Required to activate profile
- Assistance in creating family adoption profile
- Posting profile information on the Deaconess website
- Networking profile with other partner agencies
- Screening prospective birth parents
- Presenting a family's adoptive profile to appropriate prospective birth parents
- Advertising in a variety of media platforms
Agency Adoption Program Fee
$16,000
- Initial match meeting with prospective birth parents
- Transporting prospective birth family to doctor's visits, ultrasound appointments, etc.
- Gathering prospective birth parent's medical and social background information
- Coordination of hospital stay and discharge
- Agency representation at the birth parent court hearing(s) and adoptive parent finalization
- Minimum of 6 months post-adoption supervision
- 3 post-placement supervisory reports, and 1 home visit
- Obtaining medical records and coordination of insurance coverage
- Birth family and adoptive family post-adoption education, support, and consultation
- Administrative and operational costs
Medical Expenses
Approximately $0-$20,000
- If birth mother has Medicaid or private insurance, her expenses are usually covered
- Baby's medical expenses might be covered by birth mother's Medicaid or private insurance or adoptive parent's insurance
- For whatever medical expenses that aren't covered by Medicaid, birth mother's private insurance or adoptive parent's medical insurance
- This includes all appointments, birth, and postpartum appointment costs
Pregnancy-Related Living Expenses
Approximately $0-$5,000
- The agency will make every effort possible to identify anticipated expenses
- Birth mother's rent, groceries, bills, legal bills, etc.
- If living expenses exceed $1,000/mo, court approval is required
Attorney Expenses to Finalize Adoption
Approximately $1,700
- Agency retains an attorney to facilitate the finalization of adoption
- The legal cost to finalize an adoption is separate from the cost to terminate the parental rights of the birth parent
$0 Raised
$48,000 Goal
Our total will drop over time. We are applying for grants and also funding some of this ourselves.
Prayer Request
Join Us In Prayer
Speed & Open Doors
Pray that every agency & government process moves smoothly and quickly, with no unexpected delays, smooth processes, and no contested adoptions
Our Child's Heart
Pray for peace, health, and a sense of being held for the child we have not yet met. Pray for a healthy pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum recovery for birth mom
Provision for Every Cost
Pray that every dollar needed arrives at the exact right time - and the we see God's faithfulness in this season. Pray that each milestone is met at the right time and moves quickly
Our Family Transition
Pray for bonding, healing if needed, and joy as we become a family
The Newman Family, Est. 2024
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