For well over a year now, I have not actively sought financial support through the GoFundMe page. Although the page remains online, I have not promoted it or requested new donations. This decision comes from a place of reflection and growth in my journey.

Over time, I realized this journey was not only about adopting a child. In many ways, it became about adopting myself—learning who I am, who I want to be, and growing into the person and parent I hope to become. This is not just the story of building a family. It is the story of Adopting Kandy Maxim-Morales. AdoptKM

Together, one child at a time, one family at a time, we can make a difference.

This reality challenges the assumption that adoption or foster care is always a 'rescue.' It reminded me that loving a child and being capable of parenting a child are not always the same thing.

Child welfare is a complex field that demands patience, knowledge, and empathy. My journey taught me that protecting children is not just about removing them from harm but about supporting their long-term well-being in a system that is often slow and imperfect.