When we first started the adoption process we were clueless as to what to do and where to start....it's this enormous task and on our own we had NO idea where to start. Luckily I was doing a google search for international adoptions and Jacksonville (our local city) and found Donna Wheeler as a local consultant who specialized in helping families with the ins and outs of adoption. I won't lie - my husband was not sure he wanted to pay for a consultant - but I convinced him to go to that first consultation (it was free) and figured I'd talk him into it after that! We sat down with Donna and immediately I knew she was the woman for us... read more
We contacted Donna when we began the process to adopt our second child. Her knowledge of adoption and the adoption process was invaluable. Her kindness and encouragement gave us strength as we waited to bring our beautiful daughter home from China. Rob & Debbie Orange Park, FL
I first met Donna Wheeler while my husband, Rick, and I were waiting for our referral during the international adoption process. I was immediately impressed by her passion for adoption. I later had the privilege of serving on our local Families with Children from China board with Donna. Her knowledge of issues concerning adoption, whether it be legal, social, financial or otherwise has always been instrumental in supporting the families of our local adoption group. It seemed only natural when Donna told me that she was reorienting her career path around adoption.
I am delighted to have Donna as a resource to refer friends to when they are considering adoption. Her expertise combined with her passion uniquely enable her to empower others to fulfill their goal of growing a family. We look forward to being a partner with her in the adoption community! Melissa & Rick, Jacksonville Beach, FL
After years of trying to conceive and frustrations with infertility treatments, my husband and I were ready to consider the possibility of expanding our family through adoption. We investigated domestic and international adoption. During this time, I read an article in our local paper regarding a Chinese New Year event, Donna Wheeler helped organize for Families with Children from China. By the time I worked up the nerve to contact Donna, we had narrowed our search to 3 countries.
I found Donna very easy to talk with about personal matters. She took the time to discuss our reasons for adoption, our process to narrowing down to 3 countries and our special connection to China. Donna was very knowledgeable about adoptions from China. She took the time to give me an overview of the entire process, what to expect during the paper chase and waiting for a referral. She shared both her personal experiences, as well as, those of others who have adopted internationally. After talking to Donna that first time, I got off the fence and started the adoption paperwork. Every time I have talked to Donna since, she has shared some of her vast knowledge and experience on raising an adopted child. This year we joined in the Chinese New Year celebration with our own lovely daughter from China. Thanks Donna for everything. - Kim & Lee, Jacksonville, FL
Donna is a consultant who consults those interested in adoption. She adopted from China about 10 years ago and it is my very firm belief that utilizing her services is going to make your adoption journey much easier and with much more clarity. She is an expert in domestic and international adoptions, private vs. agency, homestudies, open vs. closed… all that information. Her wealth of information will save you a lot of time, heartache and false starts. - Mark, Adoption Attorney Jacksonville, FL
