The Garcia’s were a Hispanic family with one young daughter.
They very much wanted a son and when they chose to adopt, they hoped for a child who shared their cultural background. This factor was also very important to Vanessa, who very much desired to preserve her Hispanic heritage through the adoptive placement of her son.
There were several meetings before the birth and after the birth of the child. Vanessa experienced a great deal of instability in her life so it was especially important to her that the adoptive family she chose not only share common Hispanic heritage but also have strong extended family bonds and be members of an active church community.
This has been a very successful placement with much appreciation on both sides, for the decision that they mutually made and carried out.