Family Testimonials
What our families have to say about us.
What a really great agency! Hopscotch has been working hard on our adoption since 2010. Every obsticle that can be thrown at a family trying to adopt has been thrown at us and Hopscotch and their team have gone over and above to help us get through it. Robin Sizemore and the Hopscotch team have a sincere love for the children waiting for families and they fight hard for these children to have a forever home. Their agency is full of people who are genuinely passionate about what they do and it shows.
—Fox Family
International adoption is so complex, and Hopscotch made the process clear and transparent. They also humanized the process, and the entire team provided support in all ways, including with the transition to being a family.”
Ashley and Dirk, adopted from Serbia 2023
We have nothing but good things to say about our experience working with Hopscotch Adoptions to bring our daughter home. Most people choose a country to adopt from and then find an agency that is licensed for that country. We were so impressed with Hopscotch after a couple of phone calls that we chose the agency first! We had so many questions during the process and felt comfortable sending a quick email whenever one would come up. The staff at Hopscotch went above and beyond in answering those questions in an extremely timely fashion. In an experience that can feel scary at times with all of the unknowns, we could trust Hopscotch to guide us, feeling confident in their experience as an international adoption agency. They provided so much support along the journey!
–Heidemann Family, Bulgaria 2022
I adopted two beautiful children internationally, both through Hopscotch Adoptions, and we are a grateful Hopscotch Family! Their teams, both here in the US and in-country, are wonderful to work with and, both times, really made the process very special. I am an attorney by training and, although I don’t have any experience or special training in adoption law, I might ordinarily tend to feel like I should fret about the paperwork. However, right from the beginning, it was clear that Hopscotch does a terrific job of making sure all the details are taken care of — the great feeling that Hopscotch really is thinking of EVERYTHING let me focus on the amazing journey to become a family. Can I assign a 10-star rating as a write in??
—MO Mom
My heart is filled with immense gratitude as I write this review for Tonya Boggs and Hopscotch Adoptions. In the midst of the chaos and uncertainty of the war in Ukraine in 2022, they stood as a beacon of hope and a lifeline for our family as we embarked on the journey of adopting our beloved daughter Brizzy.
From the moment we made the decision to adopt, we were apprehensive about the challenges that awaited us, given the volatile situation in Ukraine. However, Tonya Boggs and her team at Hopscotch Adoptions demonstrated unparalleled professionalism, unwavering dedication, and genuine care throughout the entire process.
One of the most remarkable aspects of working with Tonya was her deep knowledge and understanding of the adoption landscape in Ukraine, even during such difficult times. She was proactive in keeping us informed about the evolving situation and provided reassurance and support at every step. Her expertise in navigating the complex legal and bureaucratic hurdles ensured a smooth and efficient process, easing our anxieties and allowing us to focus on preparing for the arrival of our daughter.
What truly set Tonya and her team apart was the personalized attention they showered upon us. They took the time to understand our preferences and requirements for adopting Brizzy, and they worked tirelessly to match us with the perfect fit. Their sensitivity and empathy throughout the process made us feel cherished and cared for as adoptive parents.
Even during a time of war, Tonya and her team went above and beyond to provide us with updates on Brizzy’s well-being and progress, making us feel like an integral part of her life from the beginning. Their transparency and responsiveness to our inquiries were incredibly reassuring and allowed us to develop a deep connection with our daughter before we even held her in our arms.
As we finally brought Brizzy home, Tonya continued to extend her support, ensuring that the post-adoption transition was as seamless as possible. Her commitment to our family’s happiness and well-being extended far beyond the completion of the adoption process, making us feel like we were part of a larger Hopscotch family.
Today, Brizzy is a joyous and thriving member of our family, and we owe it all to Tonya Boggs and Hopscotch Adoptions. Their unwavering dedication, expertise, and compassion were the cornerstones of a successful adoption journey amidst the adversities of war.
If you are considering adoption, especially during challenging times, I wholeheartedly recommend Tonya Boggs and Hopscotch Adoptions. They are a beacon of hope, turning dreams into reality, and they will forever hold a special place in our hearts for bringing Brizzy into our lives. We are eternally grateful for their exceptional work and the love they bring to the world of adoption.
—Phil and Kristie Graves
As a single mom with 2 biological children I adopted my delightful infant son from Morocco, and we have been home for a few months now. This union, which continues to strengthen everyday, would not have formed without Robin, the in country partners and the whole Hopscotch Adoption team.
There are a few agencies that facilitate adoptions from Morocco, one that even offers being Islamically faith-based. So, families who chose to adopt from Morocco have options. After deciding to move forward, signing up with the right agency will be your next big decision. I highly recommend you partner with Hopscotch Adoptions because their experience, in country support, reputation, and sense of urgency, is what matters. Choosing any other agency will put you at risk as I witnessed with another family.
Signing with Hopscotch assured my success both pre and post adoption, I didn’t realize it at the time how lucky I was when Googled pulled up Hopscotch. Another American family adopted alongside me, but did not sign with Hopscotch. I witnessed their struggles firsthand in Morocco. There was a huge contrast to our in country experience.
This contrast is specifically due to the in country support I received from Hopscotch partners, Adil and Sana I. I was given 24/7 support. Nothing could have given me more peace of mind being alone a foreign country.
The Hopscotch partner’s English translation is excellent and they are well respected among the judges and orphanage staff who will ultimately execute the guardianship for your child. In contrast, the courts REFUSED to work with the other family’s agency’s translator, a reflection of their poor reputation in the courts.
Hopscotch in country partners are invested in ensuring you go home with your child. Their passion is evident. Adil attended my son’s circumcision appointment and EVERY follow-up to ensure his safety and care. In contrast, I saw the other family left to fend for themselves without a translator putting their child’s safety at risk.
I think the most significant piece was that I was taken through each step of the process professionally and efficiently, and with the needed emotional support. I was on time for every interview in country. In contrast, the other family MISSED their US consulate appointment because of the lack of planning and sense of urgency from their agency’s in country partner.
These are just a few examples of how important this decision is. My message to families interested in adopting from Morocco is to strongly consider the trustworthiness and experience of Hopscotch Adoptions. While the unexpected should always be expected, you can be assured that both the US and in country Hopscotch partners will do their utmost best to ensure your success and safe return home with your baby.
—MoroccoMom
We have been a Hopscotch family since January 2012, when we saw our daughter on their waiting child listing. They made our commitment and dossier prep easy to navigate, and made adding a second child partway through the process seamless. I’ve had the privilege of meeting everyone in the office, both at the beginning and again when we had our dossier ready to go, and sitting at the table in the office, whatever question I asked, someone was there who knew the answer or would find it out for me. Even on our trip to meet the kids, I emailed pictures to Hopscotch, and got messages back from everyone in the office. We are still in process, but expect the last few months to run as smoothly as the rest!
—Chandres P.
The road to adopt our 3 year old son from Ghana, West Africa was one wrought with a roller coaster of emotions. As in any international adoption, there are road blocks that come up along the way. There is not another organization that Rob and I would rather have been with through all of the hurdles than Robin Sizemore and Michelle Moreau at Hopscotch Adoptions, Inc. We love their passion and compassion for the children they are desperately trying to help find forever families. Our family is blessed beyond measure to have these two women be a part of our adoption story. They are caring, understanding, empathetic and genuinely love the families they work with and the children they are representing. We couldn’t have and wouldn’t have made it through without having them by our side each step of the way! Emmanuel has now been home for 4 1/2 months and we look forward to taking a trip to North Carolina soon so that he/we can thank these two wonderful ladies and the rest of the Hopscotch staff for the love and encouragement they’ve shown our family.
—Kathy92
Five weeks ago we brought home our precious 2-year-old boy and 8-year-old girl, brother and sister, from Ghana, West Africa. The long journey was made possible and endurable by the wonderful staff at Hopscotch Adoptions. Michelle Moreau brought so much hope and light to our journey with her positive attitude and genuine excitement for us. She celebrated every milestone with us as if these children were her very own. When we ran into obstacles, both Michelle, and Robin Sizemore, walked through them with us every step of the way. Beyond their hard work and care, these two women also prayed for us and shed tears of joy when our kids were finally in our arms. We couldn’t have asked for a better “family” to work with to bring our kids home.
—Sue Skalicky
Hopscotch has been amazing to our family. We were their first family in Morocco. They were with us every step of the way. Even being the first family with many unknowns, they could not have been better in their support and ability to help us get our baby home. This was also our first adoption and they completely held our hands to help get us through the process and get all of our questions answered to make us as comfortable as possible. They made sure we had great support in country and made it very easy for us. They also helped us make a very smooth transition back home with our new child. Robin and her team displayed character and integrity that gave me total confidence in them. Our family is now complete thanks in large part to Hopscotch.
—Drummond Family
We are blessed and fortunate to have become parents through adoption by working with Robin Sizemore and the team at Hopscotch Adoptions. Our daughter is our greatest gift and blessing in this life. We had experienced first-hand the heartache of what can go wrong in international adoption when agencies and governments turn a blind eye to poor in-country practices. As a result, we researched ethics and the politics of international adoption thoroughly before proceeding again and were directed to Hopscotch by an international adoption and policy expert. Robin never shied away from any of the difficult questions we asked and that should be asked when you embark on this journey. She works extensively to find families for children with special needs and often very challenging medical needs. We were always able to reach Robin or her staff in a timely manner – in fact, I sometimes refrained from sending email at night or on weekends because I knew Robin would reply right away so I often waited until business hours to contact her.
—Adoptive Family of Hopscotch