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Meet Utah Families

who are Hoping to Adopt!

The information provided on this page is a service for families working with

 Utah Adoption Specialists, to increase their exposure and awareness of their desire to adopt.

Utah Adoption Specialists does not take a fee for this service.

To contact a hopeful adoptive family, please reach out to them on their outside profile or social media page!

Brandon and Brooke

Brandon and Brooke

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10-15 years

Both 30-39

Both Caucasian

Both Christian- LDS

PhD & Master's degree

Scientist & High School Teacher

1 adopted daughter

1 dog

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Aaron and Heather

Aaron and Heather

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5-10 years

30-39 & 20-29

Both Caucasian

Both Christian- LDS

Master's degree & Bachelor's degree

Software Developer & Stay-at-home Mother

2 biological daughters

None

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Michael and Regina

Michael and Regina

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5-10 years

30-39 & 40-49

Both Caucasian

Both Christian- LDS

Master's degree & Current student

PhD Student & Research Assistant

None

2 cats

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Tyler and Amanda

Tyler and Amanda

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5-10 years

30-39 & 20-29

Both Caucasian

Both Christian- LDS

Bachelor's degree & Bachelor's degree

Staffing Manager & Freight Operations Specialist

1 biological son, 1 biological daughter

2 dogs

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Jason and Amy

Jason and Amy

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5-10 years

Both 30-39

Both Caucasian

Both Christian- LDS

Trade school & Master's degree

Electrician & Therapist

1 biological daughter

1 bunny

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Michael and Trista

Michael and Trista

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0-5 years

30-39 & 20-29

Both Caucasian

Non-religious & Christian- Non Denominational

Bachelor's degree & LPN

Electrical Engineer & Aesthetic Nurse

1 biological son

2 dogs, 1 turtle, fish

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Rick and Mallorie

Rick and Mallorie

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10-15 years

Both 30-39

Both Caucasian

Both Christian- LDS

Master's degree & Some college

Director of Decision Support & Stay-at-Home-Mother

2 biological daughters, 1 biological son

None

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Bryce and Jodee

Bryce and Jodee

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10-15 years

Both 30-39

Both Caucasian

Both Christian- LDS

Master's degree & Bachelor's degree

Finance Director & Stay-at-home Mother

1 adopted son, 1 adopted daughter

1 dog

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Jeremy and Natalie

Jeremy and Natalie

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10-15 years

Both 30-39

Both Caucasian

Both Christian

Ministry Training College and Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education

Real Estate Investor & Worship Pastor

Two biological daughters

None

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Tori

Tori

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Single

40-49

Caucasian

Christian-LDS

Bachelor's degree

Teacher

None

2 dogs

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Justin and Ashley {Matched!}

Justin and Ashley {Matched!}

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0-5 years

Both 20-25

Both Caucasian

Both Christian- LDS

Currently enrolled & Bachelor's degree

Senior Mission Office Training Supervisor & Administrative Assistant

None

1 dog

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Devin and Yuri

Devin and Yuri

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0-5 years

30-39 & 40-49

Caucasian & Japanese

Both Christian-LDS

Master's degree & Master's degree

Engineer & Research Coordinator

None

None

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Ryan and Triana

Ryan and Triana

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15-20 years

40-49 & 30-39

Caucasian & Hispanic

Both Christian- LDS

Bachelor's degree & Bachelor's degree

Project Manager & Adjunct Instructor

2 biological sons, 1 biological daughter

None

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Dave and April

Dave and April

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0-5 years

50-59 & 40-49

Both Caucasian

Both Christian- LDS

MBA & Bachelor's degree

Director of Product & Singer/Songwriter

None

1 rabbit

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Chris and Cassie

Chris and Cassie

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10-15 years

Both 30-39

Both Caucasian

Both Christian - LDS

Bachelor's degree & Bachelor's degree

Field Operations and Projects Supervisor & Stay-at-home Mother

1 adopted daughter

None

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Scott and Brittany {Matched!}

Scott and Brittany {Matched!}

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5-10 years

30-39 & 20-29

Both Caucasian

Both Christian-LDS

Bachelor's degree & Bachelor's degree

Vice-President & Stay-at-home mom

1 biological son, 1 adopted son

None

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Shaun and Lanette

Shaun and Lanette

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10-15 years

Both 30-39

Both Caucasian

Both Christian-LDS

Master's degree & Master's degree

Administrator & Stay-at-home mom

1 adopted daughter, 3 adopted sons

Chickens

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Sam and Chelsey

Sam and Chelsey

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5-10 years

Both 30-39

Both Caucasian

Both Christian- LDS

PhD Candidate & Master's degree

PhD Candidate & Teacher

None

1 hedgehog

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Nate and Alma

Nate and Alma

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5-10 years

Both 20-29

Caucasian & Hispanic

Both Christian- LDS

Bachelor's degree & Bachelor's degree

Business Owner/ Personal Trainer & Special Education Teacher

None

Fish

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Cameron and Enrique

Cameron and Enrique

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5-10 years

Both 40-49

Caucasian & Latino

None

MBA & Bachelor's degree

Full-time Dad (Formerly Operations Manager) & Stock Plan Administrator

1 adopted daughter, 1 adopted son

None

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Colby and Shayda

Colby and Shayda

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5-10 years

Both 30-39

Caucasian, Caucasian/Iranian

Both Christian-LDS

High school diploma & Bachelor's degree

Senior Project Manager & Registered Nurse

3 biological children

1 dog

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Mike and Beth

Mike and Beth

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5-10 years

Both 30-39

Caucasian/Hispanic & Caucasian/Asian

Both Christian - LDS

Both Master's degrees

Clinical Director and In-home Program Manager

1 adopted son

1 dog

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Mark and Lindsey

Mark and Lindsey

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5 - 10 years

30-39 & 20-29

Both Caucasian

Both Christian - LDS

Both Bachelor's degree

Project Engineer & Stay-at-home Mother

1 adopted daughter

1 dog

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Devin and Brittany {Matched!}

Devin and Brittany {Matched!}

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5-10 years

Both 20-29

Both Caucasian

Both Christian- LDS

Bachelor's degree & Associate's degree

Financial Planner & Website Designer

None

1 dog

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Blake and Krista

Blake and Krista

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15-20 years

both 30-39

Both Caucasian

Both Christian-LDS

MBA & Associate's Degree

HR/Training Manager, Design Consultant

None

1 dog

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Christian and Brooke

Christian and Brooke

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10-15 years

Both 30-39

Both Caucasian

Both Christian

Both High School Graduates

Chief Building Official & Mortgage Loan Officer

4 biological children

1 dog

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Fletcher and Brittany

Fletcher and Brittany

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5-10 years

Both 30-39

Both Caucasian

Both Christian

Masters degree & 2 Bachelor's degrees

Both Pediatric Nurses

1 adopted son

None

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Justin and Judy

Justin and Judy

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5-10 years

Both 40-49

Both Caucasian

Both Christian - LDS

PhD & Bachelor's degree

Audiologist & Stay-at-home Mother

1 biological son

None

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Seth and Missy

Seth and Missy

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10-15 years

Both 30-39

Both Caucasian

Both Christian- LDS

Associate's degree & Bachelor's degree

Firefighter/EMT & Quality Assurance Manager

1 biological son

1 dog, fish

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VJ and Sri

VJ and Sri

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0 - 5 years

40-49 & 30-39

Asian American and Indian

Non-Practicing Hindu

Masters degree & PhD

Physician Assistant and Economist

None

None

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Paul and Robin

Paul and Robin

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10-15 years

Both 30-39

Both Caucasian

Both Christian

Bachelor's degree & Master's degree

Residential Contractor & Elementary School Teacher

None

1 dog

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Ben and Kalina

Ben and Kalina

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0-5 years

40-49 & 30-39

Caucasian

Unaffiliated

MD & Bachelor of Science

PM&R Physician & Ultrasound Tech

2 part-time

1 dog

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Josh and Alexis

Josh and Alexis

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5-10 years

40-49 & 30-39

Both Caucasian

Both Agnostic

Technical training & Some college

Dog Groomer & Supervisor

None

3 dogs

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Brandon and Torie

Brandon and Torie

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5 - 10 years

30-39

Both Caucasian

Both Nondenominational Christian

Associate's degree & Some college

Instructional Designer & Florist/Church Communications Manager

1 adopted son

2 dogs

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Gordon and Jill

Gordon and Jill

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15-20 years

Both 30-39

Both Caucasian

Both Christian-LDS

Bachelor's degree & Associate's degree

Land Surveyor and Homemaker

None

None

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Tom and Becky

Tom and Becky

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10-15 years

40-49 & 30-39

Both Caucasian

Both Christian- LDS

Both Bachelor's degrees

Manager of Organizational Development & Stay-at-home Mom

1 adopted son

1 bunny

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Perry and Saige

Perry and Saige

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10-15 years

Both 30-39

Both Caucasian

Both Christian- LDS

Bachelor's degree & Cosmetology license

Director of Operations & Cosmetologist/ Fitness Instructor

1 biological son, 1 biological daughter

1 dog

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Morgan and Kari {Matched!}

Morgan and Kari {Matched!}

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10-15 years

Both 30-39

Both Caucasian

Both Christian- LDS

Both Bachelor's degrees

Software Engineering Manager & Stay-at-home Mother

2 biological sons

1 dog

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Kurtis and Nicole

Kurtis and Nicole

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10-15 years

Both 40-49

Both Caucasian

Both Christian-LDS

Associate's degree & Bachelor's degree

Accountant & Director of Financial Aid

None

2 dogs

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Brad and Whitney

Brad and Whitney

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15-20 years

Both 30-39

Both Caucasian

Both Christian - LDS

Bachelor's degree (Master degree will be completed 2/2023) & Master's degree

Both Educators

1 biological daughter

1 dog

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Tyler and Heather

Tyler and Heather

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10-15 years

Both 30-39

Both Caucasian

Both Christian- LDS

Bachelor's degree & Master's degree

IT & School Counselor

1 biological son, 1 biological daughter, 1 adopted son

2 cats, 2 dogs

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Weston and Melissa

Weston and Melissa

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5-10 years

Both 30-39

Both Caucasian

Both Christian- LDS

Bachelor's degree & Master's degree

Engineer & Administrative Assistant

None

None

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Devin and Sarah

Devin and Sarah

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15-20 years

Both 30-39

Both Caucasian

Both Christian- LDS

Both Bachelor's degrees

QA Engineer & Elementary School Teacher

1 biological son

1 dog, 1 cat

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Ryan and Emerald

Ryan and Emerald

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5-10 years

30-39 & 20-29

Both Caucasian

Both Christian- LDS

Bachelor's degree & Associate's degree

Data Engineer & Homemaker

None

1 dog

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Drew and Ashton

Drew and Ashton

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10-15 years

40-49 & 30-39

Both Caucasian

Both Christian- LDS

Both Master's Degrees

Engineer & Marriage and Family Therapist

4 biological (2 daughters, 2 sons)

None

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Eric and Alejandra

Eric and Alejandra

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5-10 years

Both 30-39

Caucasian & Hispanic

Both Christian- LDS

Both Bachelor's degrees

Software Developer & Stay at Home Mother

1 biological son

None

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Mike and Jessica

Mike and Jessica

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10-15 years

Both 30-39

Both Caucasian

Unafilliated

Both some college

Buildings and Fleet Supervisor & Restaurant Assistant Manager

3 biological daughters

1 cat, 1 dog

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Keaton and Jessa

Keaton and Jessa

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5-10 years

20-29 & 30-39

Both Caucasian

None

Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree

Theater Teacher & Theater Director/Choreographer

1 biological son

1 dog

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Tino and Tara {Matched!}

Tino and Tara {Matched!}

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0-5 years

30-39 & 20-29

Hispanic & African American/Caucasian

Both Christian- LDS

Doctorate & Professional certifications

Social Impact Manager & Digital Designer

2 biological/step sons

1 dog

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Chase and Stacie

Chase and Stacie

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0-5 years

30-39 & 20-29

Both Caucasian

Both Christian - LDS

Bachelor's degree & Master's degree

Self-employed & Registered Nurse

None

None

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Logan & Emmalee

Logan & Emmalee

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0-5 years

Both 20-29

Both Caucasian

Both Christian - LDS

Some college & Associates degree

Data Analyst & Early Childhood Teacher/Director Designee

None

1 dog

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Santiago and Laurel

Santiago and Laurel

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15-20 years

Both 40-49

Both Caucasian

Both Christian - LDS

Current Bachelor's student & Bachelor's degree

Data Analyst & Director of Marketing

None

1 dog

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