Testimonials
Flashback 2006: Hopscotch Adoptions FIRST Adoption Completed!!
As we enter this Holiday Season..Our family will be remembering, and giving thanks for our Thanksgiving in Armenia five years ago. It is amazing that it has already been five years...Time flies once your child comes home.
We are blessed to be the parents of two beautiful little boys. Our oldest son Nate came home from the Republic of Georgia in September 2002. After 13 years of waiting we were finally parents! He was beautiful, precious and perfect in every way.
In the summer of 2003 we sent off our dossier for baby number two..This time around things did not go as planned. We spent the next two plus years waiting. With many disappointments, ups and downs...Ending with losing a referral.
All of which, lead us to Robin, Hopscotch and our beautiful, precious, perfect in every way, Armenian Angel! On December 1st, our little guy Chance will turn six years old. His birthday also marks the day we returned home five years ago as a family of four. Tim and I are blessed and thankful for each and every day we have with our boys. They are gifts from God!
Thank you to Robin and her amazing team...Hopscotch. We were blessed to be the first Hopscotch family!
—The Locker Family
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When we started the adoption process to adopt our son from Armenia we had no idea we would also be adopting our daughter from Bulgaria at the same time. With the expertise of Robin and the entire Hopscotch team, we brought both home, after a 25 month journey, just 5 months apart. We will always be especially grateful to the in-country team in Armenia for going the extra mile for us and our son. We are very thankful to be a part of the Hopscotch family and would recommend them to anyone adopting. There may be other agencies as good, but NONE better. We thank God every day for choosing us to be the parents of Garik and Nikolina Lackamp.
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My husband and I just completed our adoption in Armenia this August. Our adoption was finalized on Aug 19th and we were able to bring our baby girl home. We did our entire adoption through Hopscotch and cannot say enough positive things about the staff here and in Armenia. First of all, we are not Armenian and that was never a factor even once in completing our adoption. Our child was considered a healthy baby girl. She has a bilateral cleft lip and palate, but Aremenia does not consider that special needs. She was 5 months old when we accepted her referral on 12/21/10. We made our registration trip in March 2011, and then made our final trip in August 2011. Hopscotch kep us informed the entire time and worked quickly each time paperwork was received from the various governments. While in Armenia, you have many meetings with various government entities. Every single entity both Armenian and American had the highest regards for Hopscotch. In fact during our US Embassy interview, the Ambassador spent some time telling us how, Hopscotch's in country team always does things exactly right and that they do not have to worry any time he brings in a family. I cannot say enough positive things about Hopscotch and Armenia. There are so many orphans in Armenia that need good families so please strongly consider them.
—Jennifer B.
I recently
brought my daughter home this past May, she is completely healthy, ahead of many
children in her abilities (speaking, knowledge, awareness, health, walking,
eating,etc...)
The process does take time honestly, it is not a 40 week pregnancy, but rather a
2-3 year gestation period. It is hard to wait, I know! But, honestly, it is
sooooooo worth it! I am in awe on a daily basis how blessed I am to have my
daughter...if the process went any faster I would not have my gift from heaven!
It is worth it and I pray that God will give each of you the peace & patience as
you wait for your angel to come home. You do not want the child that is not
meant for you & your family, so rest in knowing that your perfect child may not
have even been born yet! Pray for him/her and the birth mother...I believe it
makes a huge difference!!
One really important thing to know, (in my opinion:)...the children are so well
taken care of at the orphanage! It makes a difference...my daughter was loved so
deeply by the workers that her heart was open & able to fully love me as her
mother! This is an amazing blessing! She has attached beautifully to me with so
much ease that I sit back and am beyond grateful to each of them. She knew love
and is able to fully love!
I utilized Hopscotch Adoptions for my in country process...both here and in
Armenia was a smooth and easy process, it took time for sure but I did not have
any complications or difficulties. They made it so very easy for me! It was a
joy! All of my appointments were handled with so much professionalism. I was
treated with respect & care the entire time! And I must say that by the
officials in country I was treated with kindness, care & dignity. The Embassy
knows the workers from the agency as ones who value the children above & beyond
anything else!! They (Hopscotch) ensures that all of your paperwork is prepared
properly & legally, there are no manipulations or improper handling of the
documents. Everything is legal & ethical...if it were not, then I would not have
used them at all!
I pray that this is an encouragement to you...I apologize for the length of my
post:) I just really want to convey that there is an amazing child that will
come home to you one day, I pray soon!
—Susan D.
Hopscotch Adoption, Inc. is an AMAZING organization that is takes professional to a whole new level. You become part of their family as you grow your family.
—Jennifer O.
We love Hopscotch and have yet to have a "worse" part....knock on wood :) We brought a sibling group of three brothers home last August (ages 10 8 5) and are bringing their friend home this August ( the 5th to be exact )....4 new sons in a year :) Each process has taken about 9 months. We were blessed to have good luck and we feel we owe it to the wonderful work of Hopscotch. We would not have used them a second time if we were not thrilled. Robin, the director, is a gem. She is very knowledgeable...as is her staff. She does not hesitate in responding to your questions and concerns and if she doesnt know...she will find out SOON!!! Believe me...i always have tons of questions for her.We love Ghana and the incountry coordinator as well. He is Ghanian and a riot!!! He is sweet, fun, hard working, smart, and knows what he is doing and does it well. He is not bad to look at either....lol. We enjoyed spending time in Ghana and i am very much looking forward to making my last trip in a couple of weeks. It is a friendly country and the children are sooo appreciative. If you have any questions...please feel free to call. WE also live in Tennessee.
—K. Majoras
When I began my adoption journey, I was both intimidated and nervous from so many troubling stories I had heard and read, but from my very first conversation with Robin I knew I was in the right hands. For me what can be an 'adoption nightmare' has been nothing but a dream come true. From the start I was supported emotionally and practically; through the will-it-ever-happen-for-me jitters to the mounds of paperwork, I always felt I had a friend and a helping hand. Once I arrived in Armenia to meet and then bring home my child I was met by a team that was both wonderfully kind and amazingly competent and I never wanted for anything. They were able to anticipate my needs before I knew I had them and saw me through every step of the way. It was for me an amazingly smooth ride, culminating in the miracle of my beautiful daughter.
I can offer no truer testimonial than the fact that I am now in the process of adopting a second time, and I never for a minute considered any agency to help me but the wonderful folks at Hopscotch!
—S. Pritchett
We are so happy to have worked with Hopscotch on completing our adoptions. They have allowed us the opportunity to become a family to two wonderful children (a boy and a girl) from Morocco. This was a roller coaster ride of emotions, but we were well prepared for the ride from the advice and education requirements from Hopscotch. While we were in a pilot program, we felt that we could trust Hopscotch and its in-country partners to lead us to completing our adoption. Robin was always available to answer any questions or concerns if needed and in-country we had a fairly smooth process as well. (of course, some bumps in the road were expected in a pilot program and in any adoption) Everyday we when look at our kids, we are thankful! We would be thrilled to work with Hopscotch again to adopt another child! Thank so much Hopscotch for all you do in bringing loving parents to children who just need to be loved!
—Lisa C.
We now have our baby girl home from Armenia and she is an absolute delight! I couldn't have asked for a better experience. The agency was so incredibly supportive of us throughout our process and we feel like they are all members of our family. When we traveled, the Armenian in-country team was flawless as well. Couldn't have dreamed up anything better if I tried and even got home four days earlier than planned. This agency has so much to offer its clients. They're hard to beat! Highly recommend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
—H. Taylor
Finding our son in Armenia was a blessing on so many levels, not the least of which was working with Hopscotch Adoptions. The Hopscotch team in North Carolina walked us through the entire process and was always available for questions and support. Robin Sizemore and her staff genuinely care about the families and children they are reuniting from around the world. The facilitators in Armenia were warm and considerate and helped us through the wait between trips with invaluable updates about our little boy. And now, thanks to Hopscotch, we finally have our son who is a miracle, major special needs, big brown eyes, infectious laugh and all.
—Viviane & Craig Martini, parents to Rex, adopted from Yerevan at 28 months old
We are incredibly thankful to Hopscotch for all the work that went into bringing our son home. As an early Bulgaria family, we knew that there would be unexpected bumps and hurdles, but through it all Robin and Hopscotch remained our rocks. As second time adoptive parents, we visited Hopscotch and chose them based on their high level of integrity and experience. We would certainly do it all again!
—Barry D.
I strongly recommend Hopscotch Adoption Agency. Robin Sizemore was the facilitator for both of our adoptions from Georgia. Hal was adopted in 2001 at 10 weeks and Rose in 2003 at 16 weeks. Although the programs have changed over the years, Robin has been in the forefront of the changes and has been continuing to work with Georgian adoptions when other agencies closed their programs.
I absolutely trust Robin. Although we have no interest in adding a 3d to our family, if we did, it would be through Robin's agency.
—Gayle Tuch
My husband and I have chosen to work with Robin Sizemore and Hopscotch Adoptions for both of our international adoptions. We now are a complete family with a son from The Republic of Georgia (adopted ’03) and a daughter from Armenia (adopted ‘07). We are thrilled to have worked with such a dedicated group of people and strongly recommend their services. We now have the family we always prayed for and are thankful for all that they have done to make our dreams come true.
Our adoption road was never easy nor without setbacks, disappointments, bouts of tears and heartbreak. Any adoption horror story that you could think of—we went through it. Robin and Hopscotch Adoptions were right there with us and helped us deal with what ever was happening and in the end to create our beautiful family. Through out everything we always felt supported and cared for. We trusted that everything that could be done was being done for us. Looking back, I am thankful to have been in such experienced care, I am not sure we would have continued had it not been for them.
Our first travel experience to The Republic of Georgia was wonderful. We stayed in an apartment with a nanny and were very well taken care of. The people in country worked hard to make sure we experienced the culture and saw as much of the gorgeous country side as we could, knowing that we would want to share this with our son as he grew. The food was excellent and it is a trip I will never forget. We were able to adopt Joseph at the age of 2.5 months. He was well cared for and is a healthy growing boy. He is gorgeous, intelligent and full of life!
We recently traveled to Armenia to adopt our little girl at the age of 11 months. We were able to return home right before her first birthday. She is behind developmentally but is making enormous gains each day. She has the most beautiful eyes and is happy all the time. It is pure joy to be with her. Our experience in Armenia also was wonderful. We stayed in an apartment in the center of the city and were constantly looked after. The in country workers were wonderful and thoughtful. We were also lucky to have the opportunity to meet with several other families that were adopting at the same time. It is such an experience and wonderful to share it with others going through it as well. We traveled with our son and my mother. Hopscotch made it as easy as it can be—while traveling with a 4 yr old.
Each day I thank the stars and the heavens above for bringing these children into my life. I was made to be a mother and now I am! All of the pain and tears are gone and only happiness and love ahead! The road that felt never ending has now been traveled and seems like only a small part of our past. My family has so much to look forward to—thank you Robin and Hopscotch!
—Scott and Jennifer Ames
Robin and her Armenian team gave my husband and I the precious gift of becoming parents. They are exceptional at what they do and we couldn't be happier about our experience with them. Our attorney went above and beyond to help us in the adoption of our son and daughter and we are eternally grateful. Robin's team not only navigate the choppy waters of international adoption but are deeply committed to the well being of each and every child they place in a forever family. Every child they find a home for is remembered with love; the Armenian team create families and they love doing so; it shows in their treatment of these children and the families taking them home.
—Aram and Christina Papazian
We adopted our daughter in the Spring of 2003. Our trip to Georgia was one of the most wonderful adventures of our lives. Robin Sizemore, along with her team in the country, made sure everything went according to plan—even when the plans were changed. Her knowledge and expertise of the country and the adoption process in Georgia is invaluable. I highly recommend Robin and Hopscotch and would use her again without hesitation.
—Lili McCutchan
I always knew that I wanted to be a mom and ever since I was a teenager I wanted to adopt. I started all of my paperwork with complete elation. As the time drew near for me to pick up my daughter I became very anxious. I was frightened that I would forget something or not know what to do in a foreign country. I had never traveled very far from home. I was entirely at the mercy of my team. From the moment that I left the airport for Armenia, I was accompanied by a Robin Sizemore with full support. She literally held my hand and wiped my tears on the flight over. She gave me the assurance and self-belief that I needed to be a mom. When we arrived in Armenia the entire team knew exactly where to take me and what I needed to do. I was guided every step of the way with complete confidence. They handled everything for me. They made a task so arduous and emotional, virtually effortless. I really felt like my team cared about me and my daughter. I consider them all friends for life. I will forever be grateful to the entire team that supported me in my journey. When I am ready to adopt again I would, without a doubt, use Hopscotch Adoptions, Inc.
—Michelle Thomas
"In September of 2003, my husband and I traveled to Georgia to adopt our second child. At time of travel, the birth mother program was closing which in turn caused numerous problems with the adoption finalization. Robin Sizemore, liaison between our agency and the Georgian adoption Team, traveled to the country to assist our family and many others with completion of their adoptions. Robin was with us from the moment we stepped off the airplane, until our time to come home. We strongly believe that without Robin's love and commitment to this lovely country, it's beautiful children and the families she serves, we would not have this wonderful boy in our family today! We are forever grateful to Mrs. Sizemore, our nannie, translator, driver and the rest of the amazing team in Georgia for making our adoption possible!"
—The Meiggs, North Carolina
We used Robin Sizemore and her Georgian team for the adoption of our beautiful son in 2003. The team kept us informed on the process and worked very hard to ensure our adoption and time in-country went smoothly. Our memories of the beautiful country and our amazing adoption are due, in part, to the professionalism and outstanding service we received from Robin and her team. We consider Robin part of our extended family.
—The Terhune Family, Shelbyville, Kentucky
When a foreign government tried to prevent my daughter from receiving a visa to leave Georgia, Robin Sizemore stepped in and worked with the U.S Embassy until the visa was secured. After arrival, my daughter was diagnosed with a serious illness. Robin cheered us on through the treatment and continues to monitor her progress. Robin Sizemore will always be a cherished friend of our family.
—Barb Hauck
There is one word that describes Robin and her team in Armenia: AMAZING. We adopted twins in April 2003 and Robin was our only contact that was honest during the roller coaster of events that come with adopting. Every step of the journey Robin was not only caring and supportive, but she was REAL. She really went to Armenia and held and loved our children in the orphanage, she really told us what to expect in terms of a time-line, and she really understood when we were frustrated. What we love most about Robin is her heart. She has a special love for every child that comes home to their forever family and this starts from the day you sign your application and lasts forever. She still gives us advice today as we face different adoption issues with our children. Robin and her team in Armenia will care for your family from beginning to end. They will find you the child God has for you and bring you together forever! Thank you Robin and Armenia team for our children. We love you and you are a blessing to many families!
—Jeff and Cynthia Dillon, Florida
With love from the Safonte family:
We adopted a baby-girl from Armenia in 2005. Anna, our daughter, is the love of our life. We had an amazing, and most positive experience and a lifetime of priceless memories in our hearts. Everyone (the attorney, facilitator's, translator's, social workers, in-country staff...) was so loving, helpful, and kind to our family. They will always and forever have a place in our family's hearts..and we absolutely look forward to going back to Armenia someday (soon) and showing Anna her home-land.
—Love, M,J,A, Safonte, New York
