Series 1: Building Family
Open Adoption Made My Family Great
Real testimonies from parents who discuss why and how they adopted, with great advice for prospective adoptive parents. Hear from Julie Russi on open adoption through a private Christian agency, and Chris & Shauna Stockhaus who participated in the Foster-to-Adopt Program in Contra Costa County, CA.
Guest: Julie Russi, and Chris & Shauna Stockhaus


Julie Russi
Read complete bioThe Russi family of six is all California born and raised Julie and her husband Zach are the proud parents of Payton Jayden and twins...

Julie Russi
The Russi family of six is all California born and raised. Julie and her husband, Zach, are the proud parents of Payton (10), Jayden (9), and twins Stone and Grant (3). The beach is their happy place but they also enjoy time in the mountains on their ranch where “Daddy’s tractor” is the highlight of visits for the twins. Julie is a stay-at-home mom, part-time photographer (julierussiphoto.com) and a regular contributing author for Testostimony.com, a Christian blog about raising boys. Photo credit: Katie Baldi Photography x
Chris and Shauna Stockhaus
Read complete bioChris and Shauna Stockhaus live in the San Francisco Bay Area with their two sons Isaiah and Kente As a family they are very involved...
