Sisters in Waiting: Twins Ava & Olivia

There is a thrill of getting exactly what you want after waiting a long time. Eight-year old twins Ava and Olivia experienced that thrill this year when they were adopted by their stepfather, Fireman Austin Perry. Something their mom, Chelsae Perry says “the girls were asking for since they were three.”

As Austin heads to A-school, Chelsae is planning to start training for certification as a medical technician. It was while Chelsae was learning about what CGMA offered for her education goals that she discovered assistance for adoptive families. She was pleased to learn that stepparent adoption was included.

Every adoption story is different, but one thing they have in common is a lot of waiting. The Perry adoption involved waiting for the right time to even start the process so that could complete it while living in one state for long enough.

This summer, during the adoption process, another thrill arrived for the Perry family, Riley, a baby girl. While waiting for their little sister’s arrival Ava and Olivia wondered to their parents, “Will her last name be Perry?”

CGMA is honored to stand with families at these distinctive milestones. From an adoption grant for the twins and a layette package to welcome baby Riley to education support, Mutual Assistance is a ready source of support.

Chelsae reflects on her family’s experience, “It is beyond a blessing to get some help from you guys.”

Although their adoption became official last month, Ava and Olivia are waiting for one more piece of their adoption puzzle, the new birth certificate that will officially and in print seal their last name as Perry. Together Austin and Chelsae are focused on the future for their girls, their careers, and life as a family.