Testimonials
As a single mom, stepping into the adoption process felt both beautiful and overwhelming. I carried so many hopes and prayers — and honestly, so many fears. From my very first conversation with Family Building, I felt something shift. I felt peace.
They didn’t just guide me through paperwork and legal steps. They walked with me through the emotions, the uncertainty, and the most vulnerable moments of my life. What stood out immediately was their honesty. They were transparent and realistic from the very beginning. They never overpromised. They prepared me for every possibility and spoke truth with compassion. That integrity built a foundation of trust that carried me through the entire journey.
There was a moment in our case when things felt especially uncertain. Ted calmly explained that we would need to file an appeal — and he confidently told me it would be overturned. He knew the law. He understood the process. I went home and did my own homework so I could fully understand what to expect, and everything he said aligned. That gave me such confidence walking alongside his team. I never felt in the dark. I felt informed, prepared, and steady because I trusted that he truly knew what he was doing.
As a faith-based organization, their values aligned so deeply with mine. I felt supported not just legally, but spiritually and emotionally. There was no judgment — only kindness, encouragement, and genuine care.
Ted, Tami, Erica, and Ryann became more than professionals helping with an adoption. They became my team, my support system, and in many ways, an extension of my family. They celebrated with me, reassured me, and stood firm when I needed strength.
Their support group and financial assistance resources are a reflection of their heart. They understand that adoption is not just a legal process — it’s deeply personal, and sometimes families need extra support to answer that calling.
Because of Family Building, I am now holding my daughter in my arms. There are no words that fully capture what that means. They helped turn uncertainty into hope and faith into reality. I will forever be grateful for their honesty, their strength, and the way they walked beside me every step of the way.
Our family’s adoption journey has been one of profound love and incredible joy, and Ted Youman and his team at Family Building have been with us through every single moment of it.
Ted, Shannon, and Sheryl guided us through our first adoption when we brought our son Nathan home. This team walked us through every step of the process, was always available to answer our questions, and made us feel like we were never alone. When we felt called to grow our family again, we didn’t hesitate to call them.
Three years later, we were contacted about a 24-week premature baby boy who had been abandoned at the hospital. He had no name, only “Baby Boy” on his chart. We said yes immediately, drove up to Northern California, and the moment we saw him, we fell completely in love. We named him Luke. Ted and Sheryl helped us pursue his adoption while we stayed by his side in the NICU through two open heart surgeries. We were so grateful that he had a family surrounding him and a name to call his own. He fought with everything he had and lived 28 beautiful days. He is forever our son, and the care and sensitivity this office showed our family during that season meant more than words can say.
What makes this firm truly special is that they are genuinely child centered. Every decision they make, every step they take, every conversation they have is rooted in what is best for the child. They are not just focused on the legal process. They care deeply about doing right by the child, the adoptive family, and the birth family alike.
Ted, Lindsie, and Sheryl walked us through our third adoption with that same heart and dedication, our son Joshua came into our lives and our family was complete.
Sheryl was always just a text or phone call away throughout all three of our adoptions, and that kind of availability and reassurance means the world when you are in the middle of such an emotional process.
If you are considering adoption, please trust this team with your journey. They will fight for your child, support your family, and walk alongside you with compassion and dedication every step of the way. We are forever grateful to Ted, Shannon, Lindsie, Sheryl, and everyone at Family Building. This is a team that supports everyone touched by the adoption process, and that makes all the difference.
Working with FamilyBuilding was truly one of the best decisions we made during our adoption journey. Adoption can feel overwhelming at times, but from the very beginning we felt supported, informed, and genuinely cared for.
What sets Ted Youmans and his team apart is not only their knowledge and experience, but the incredible network they have built over many years in the adoption community. Even though they are not one of the large, expensive firms, their reach and connections are extensive. They work with families and professionals in multiple states, and that made a huge difference for us.
In fact, we had already moved to Oregon when we decided to grow our family again, and we were still able to work with them even though they are based in California. Their ability to navigate everything smoothly across state lines gave us so much peace of mind.
We are forever grateful for the role they played in helping our family grow. If you are considering adoption and want someone who is knowledgeable, connected, and truly cares about the families they work with, we cannot recommend Family Building highly enough!
We didn’t realize how much love our family had until the day we adopted our daughter.
Bringing her home was more than just adding a new member to our family—it was the beginning of a transformation in all of us. The house felt warmer, fuller, almost as if it had been waiting for her all along. Her laughter quickly became the heartbeat of our days, and even the quiet moments—rocking her to sleep, watching her discover the world—felt deeply meaningful.
Adoption didn’t just change her life; it reshaped ours. It taught us patience in new ways, strengthened our bond as partners, and reminded us that family is built on love, not biology. Our routines shifted, our priorities became clearer, and the small things—bedtime stories, first steps, tiny giggles—became the most important parts of our lives.
She brought with her a sense of purpose and joy we never knew we were missing. Every milestone she reaches feels like a shared victory, every challenge an opportunity to grow together. We’ve learned that love doesn’t divide—it multiplies, expanding in ways that feel limitless.
Adopting our baby girl didn’t just make us parents—it made us a stronger, more compassionate, more connected family. And every single day, we are reminded that she was always meant to be ours. God provided in ways that amazed us each day. That baby girl is now 16 and the moments and memories keep coming. Thank you to Ted Youmans and the FamilyBuilding team. You are truly on a mission placing children in loving homes.
Testimonials from our clients are a valuable resource for prospective clients to feel validated in their journey and in knowing that they are not alone. We have been able to work with a wide variety of cases and are confident that we can provide you with excellent services and a positive experience much like the families you’ll hear from in these testimonials. We can share cases with potential clients, but nothing comes close to hearing from current and previous clients about the experiences they have personally had with Adoption Law Firm Anaheim California servicing all of California. Many of our clients can attest to the compassionate care that they received from our knowledgeable legal staff. Our level of professionalism gives our clients the confidence to know that their unique case is being addressed with the level of care required while also educating our clients along the way. We are not simply providing a legal service to our clients, but walking alongside adoptive parents, biological parents, and guardians to provide them the support required during the entire process. Here at Family Building, we are privileged to work with amazing clients who have both made the brave decision to place their child for adoption, as well as loving families who have been called to provide a child with a safe and stable home.
Adoption Law Firm Anaheim California servicing all of California is set apart from the rest not only because of our excellent legal services, but also because we understand first hand the mental, emotional, and even financial process involved. This is because as our principal attorney, Ted R. Youmans and his wife Sheryl have adopted children of their own and have experienced this first hand. Being able to provide a home for a child during a sudden death in the family is a crisis that requires a loving family to step up and provide stability for a child. Our passion to impact a child’s generational line and provide them with a loving and caring home is what fuels everything that we do. Being able to hear from our clients and seeing how our arduous legal work results in healthy and happy homes fill us with satisfaction and encourages us to continue providing outstanding legal adoption services to even more clients. There will be no better legal team to have advocating for you than one that has gone through the adoption process themselves.
Prospective clients are able see for themselves on this page the wisdom, integrity, and kindness with which we treat every single case. Pursuing a legal adoption can be daunting, especially when prompted by a crisis in the family, unplanned pregnancy, or death. We are proud to take you through a step by step process that makes a life altering decision a manageable and enjoyable experience. We provide you with guidance so that you are making well informed decisions and can confidently move forward in the adoption process until your desired family outcome is achieved. We work tirelessly to provide this to each one of our clients. When a prospective client comes to us, they are not just another case, they are another family blessing in the making. Being a part of your adoption journey is not just a job for us, it’s a calling and a privilege.
This compassionate care begins from the initial consultation where we identify the needs of your unique case and family needs so that we can provide Adoption Law Firm Anaheim California servicing all of California that benefit you. As you’ll hear from our clients, we are not only interested in the legal aspects of your unique case, but are actively involved in the entire process including recommendations for counseling and emotional support and care. Adoption, guardianship and fostering are all long term commitments that drastically impact your life and require emotional guidance as well. As our wonderful clients give themselves selflessly to provide love, care, and stability to a child, we strive to provide similar results for our clients in any way we can.
Going above and beyond for our clients is a staple here at Adoption Law Firm Anaheim California servicing all of California. Although it can seem easy to stick to our expertise and simply provide legal counsel and representation, providing personable and relatable support is what keeps our clients returning for further adoption services. Our approach is meant to help you carry the immense emotional weight and allow you to feel peace in the process knowing that you are backed by a knowledgeable and compassionate team who is advocating for you, your child, and your entire family.
Choosing the right legal team is just as important as the other decisions you will need to make in your unique adoption journey particularly because the legal team you choose can set the tone for your entire adoption experience. At Adoption Law Firm Anaheim California servicing all of California we want to ease your fears and provide you with education, resources and tools to empower you. Here you can hear the way in which we have been able to successfully accomplish this with all of our previous clients, and what we aim to continue doing for all perspective and future clients as well.
While searching for a legal team to represent and advocate for you, please consider our team at Adoption Law Firm Anaheim California servicing all of California. Hearing from first hand experiences our clients have had will give you the confidence in knowing that you will have a remarkable experience with us. It is our privilege to have served all of these clients and countless others on their journey. It fills our entire team with so much joy and satisfaction in knowing that we were able to play a small role in solidifying their family. As you consider growing your family through adoption or placing your child for adoption, please consider hearing the beautiful and heart-warming stories of some of our clients and see how our services can be a wonderful fit for you and your family.