Jeremy and Rachel Smith

are adopting 3 children from Liberia

Here is our Adoption Journey so far…

We started this process of adopting 2 little girls from Liberia in April of 2022.

After visiting Liberia for 5 months in 2024, we decided to additionally adopt a little boy. This little guy, already bonded to our Liberian daughters, also became very close to our entire family during our time in Liberia, and now, life without him with us is unimaginable.

We chose Liberia because we are impressed by Liberia’s resilience and progress as a war torn country that is healing from so much. Liberia works hard to allow adoptions when necessary and to reunite families whenever possible. We are grateful Liberia is allowing us to adopt our daughters, and hopeful as we watch Liberia grow as a country.

We started this journey in April of 2022.

In May of 2023, with the help of our friends and family, church, community, and organizations like Noonday Collection, Phill the Box, Funds2Orgs, and Adopt Together, we reached our fundraising goals to make our adoption possible. At that time, we anticipated our Liberian daughters would be joining our family in 3-6 months time.

We did not get any solid updates for months, until November of 2023, when adoptions for multiple agencies, including our agency, were suspended in Liberia, which prompted our visit to bond with our kids and explore all avenues in person in February of 2024. We returned home in July of 2024 after exhausting all resources to unite our family permanently.

There are multiple political conflicts that brought adoptions to a halt in November of 2023. Although these political conflicts put Liberian children at risk, the layers of the conflicts are multifaceted and complicated beyond the adoption process itself.

As we continue to wait, we are committed to intentional international parenting. We will continue to visit as much as we can and continue to pursue every avenue to unite our family on one continent. We appreciate any encouragement as we continue to walk this road.

Adoption Status

Matched

Adoption Agency

Small World Adoption Agency

Updates

  • Update 267

    Day 1016. Adopt from Liberia.

    January 8, 2025

    I drove in Liberia today and it’s on the video below.

  • Update 266

    Day 1015, Adopt from Liberia.

    January 7, 2025

    Tomorrow I am hosting all the children at my kids’ orphanage where I am staying at the Tropicana Resort.

    If 6 more people donate or Venmo me at least $1, I will drive a car in Liberia.

    Thanks to those who have sent Venmo the last few days!

  • Update 265

    Day 1014. Adopt from Liberia. Shopping excitement!

    January 6, 2025

    I went shopping at the busiest street market in Liberia and got everything I wanted in under 2 hours. That has to be some kind of record.

    We are so grateful for all of the encouragement and support we have received.

    Donate $1 if you want to see me drive a car in Liberia. It should be entertaining. If at least 10 people donate $1 in the next 48 hours, I will drive a car in Liberia. And Nelson will video it!

    Donate here, or Venmo me at @Rachel-Smith-964

  • Update 264

    Day 1013. Adopt from Liberia.

    January 6, 2025

    I went to church in Liberia! We also had a party at the Tropicana. It was an amazing day.

    We still need $8,884.00 to complete our son’s adoption. Thank you so much for all of the encouragement and support so far!

  • Update 263

    Day 1012. Adopt from Liberia.

    January 5, 2025

    I took my 3 Liberian kiddos to the beach today. It was their first time seeing the ocean. Then, they swam in the pool and played in my hotel room. It was so fun! They had a blast. We ended the day with a birthday party for one of their friends at the orphanage. I cannot tell you how it feels to lift the heart of an orphan by giving them hope and happiness, even for just one day, all I know is that it is so fun to watch. It lifts my soul to see their eyes light up. These 33 kids are amazing.

    There are 18 unmatched kids in my children’s orphanage. Meaning they don’t have families who have chosen to adopt them. These kids need sponsorship. They need people to love them and support them while they wait for their family to choose them.

    Their ages range from 10 to 1.

$56,767 raised of $68,000 goal
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Matching Donors

  • Anonymous is matching $1,000
  • Devon (Happy Birthday Sadie!!) matched $500
  • Devon matched $500

Donations 121

  • Trina Grier gave $30
    Shoes!!
  • The United Clothing Donation Services gave $720
  • Anonymous gave an undisclosed amount
    Love
  • Lana Superchi gave $30
    Hoping you get two bring those girls home very soon!
  • Trina Grier gave $30
    Prayers being sent that you will get to bring your daughters back home with you!
  • The Noonday Collection gave $141
  • The Noonday Collection gave $51
  • The Noonday Collection gave $94
  • The Noonday Collection gave $51
  • Anonymous gave an undisclosed amount