Here’s What Our Chrysalis House Families are Saying

  • "Chrysalis House staff is extremely professional, responsive, caring, and compassionate. We are fortunate to have found an agency that treated us like family and we are grateful to them for bringing two miracles into our lives. Chrysalis House is a great way to build a forever family."

    — Jennifer, Adoptive Mother in Madera, California

  • "I was surprised at how useful the class was, we have used some of the ideas and suggestions, they've been effective and helpful for us. We had a wonderful experience with Chrysalis House."

    — Renee, Adoptive Mother in Fresno, California

  • "Chrysalis House was our second agency and we wished it was the first! We were so pleased with all the support and information we received. If we adopt again we will definitely use Chrysalis House and would recommend Chrysalis House to others seeking to adopt."

    — Jeremy, Adoptive Father in Hanford, California

  • "After talking and meeting with other agencies, we immediately knew we wanted to work with Chrysalis House. The staff was very welcoming and friendly. We enjoyed the information meeting -- very exciting. Our Social Worker was wonderful to work with, very caring and accommodating."

    — Adam, Adoptive Father in Fresno, Californi

  • "The support was excellent. We felt fully informed and prepared throughout the process. Staff did a great job educating us about adoption and valuable ways to handle possible situations. We enjoy Support Group and Chrysalis House efforts with keeping us involved in the adoption culture."

    — Tracy, Adoptive Mother in Fresno, California

  • "Thank you to everyone at Chrysalis House for all of the help and support you provided during this overwhelming and emotional process! We couldn't be happier!"

    — Jessica, Adoptive Mother in Visalia, California

  • "Chrysalis House has been so helpful and on top of everything for our home study and post-placement services. We are so grateful for how well taken care of we are."

    — Jen, Adoptive Mother in Clovis, California

  • "I went through Chrysalis House to adopt from foster care. I had raised 2 children and had a 13 year old son , adopted at 5 at home . I got a call for two little boys ( I thought I wanted one little girl ) after awhile I went back to adopt a daughter and that’s how I ended up with my youngest son. They are all grown now, two need lifelong care ( I knew this prior to adopting ) CH made the process easy and were supportive throughout the adoption journey."

    — Penny, Adoptive Mother in Bishop, California

  • “I was born in China and adopted at 9 months old, and while I don’t remember that moment, I live with the impact of it every single day. Because of adoption, I was given a family, a future, and opportunities that shaped who I am today. I grew up in a loving home with parents who showed up for me consistently, supported my dreams, and gave me stability, values, and faith. They taught me the importance of hard work, compassion, and gratitude, and they never let me forget how deeply wanted I was. As I’ve grown older, my understanding of adoption has deepened. I’ve learned to hold both gratitude and curiosity at the same time. Gratitude for the life I was given, and curiosity about the story that began before me. Adoption is not just something that happened to me once. It’s a lifelong journey of identity, growth, and appreciation. Today, I carry my adoption story with pride. It has shaped my empathy, my resilience, and my desire to protect and advocate for children. I don’t take life lightly, because I understand how fragile and precious it is. I am endlessly thankful to the adoption agency, my biological beginnings, and my forever family for giving me a story rooted in love, hope, and possibility. Adoption didn’t just change my life. It gave me one.

    — Lauren, Adoptee

  • "I had the privilege of being a foster/resource parent for a medically fragile child through CHI in 2010. I met my very first placement, a 3 month old with leukemia in November 2010. Having just completed a degree in social work that spring, I was very excited to begin my journey in foster care and at the same time nervous to be a first time parent. I had no idea what to expect and hearing that this child would require additional training before I could bring her home was intimidating at first. Once I got to spend time with her and get to know her care team, it was like having another family rooting for us. I quickly bonded with hospital staff, including her home health nurses who visited twice per week to ensure that I had everything needed to support the child's needs at home. I do not regret the time spent caring for this child, the sleepless nights, and the many days in the hospital. After taking on this child as my first placement, I feel as though there is nothing I can't do to support a child in need of a loving home. It is why I have gone on to care for many more children and have chosen to serve as a board member for CHI."

    — Kait Galano Esparza, Foster/Resource Parent, CHI Board Member