Testimonials
I just wanted everyone to know how amazing this program is.... First off, I'm a 23 year old single mother with two kids, ages 8 months and 5 years old. I ran into this wonderful program called "Chicks in Crisis", they have helped me since my daughter was born. I was not prepared for her arrival, but they helped me with a bed, toys, clothing, dishes, a kitchen table, a car seat and most important - diapers! I have also attended and completed their Career Achievement workshop I & II.
They have treated me as part of a family I would say! They check in on us making sure we're ok and doing well. I know if I ever need a hand in something, I can pick up the phone and can count on them to come through. I'm so very grateful for all that i have received from this amazing program.
Thank you so much for caring about others!
Pearl and kids 12-2-09
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Inez, it takes a special kind of person to care enough to take the time for others, to do whatever it takes to help somebody out. For everything you have done, for everything you have given - thank you very much!
Words can not express how grateful we are to you. What you do is so special and if it wasn't for you, Tyler would not be in our life. Tyler is a special blessing from God and we could not be more blessed and appreciative. Thank you for all your support, guidance, caring and love through this process. You have made this normally stressful process so flawless and painless - thank you for that!
We love you!! John, Andrea and Tyler 8-13-09
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"Thank you for all the mens clothes, blankets, pillows, sheets and women's and children's clothes!!! There is a young woman named Beatrice who is from West Africa and she is sleeping on the sidewalk in front of the mission and I gave her one of those Mary Kay purses and she was soooooo happy!!!! It was the 1st time I saw her smile!!!! I gave her two more and it was like Christmas for her!!!!
I hope to deliver everything to our friends at the Stockton shelter this weekend I know how much everyone appreciates everything you provide!!! I love you and I thank you! –Sue
"Thanks so much for helping my daughter get a great family for her baby. My daughter thought she was scared and alone but she really was not. She did not go for medical care until something was wrong. My daughter waited almost 7 months to go to the hospital. The only reason she went was because she finally told a friend at work she thought she was pregnant.
She was bleeding (Her mucous plug came out) and her friend took her to the hospital, because she knew about Chicks in Crisis. I did not know about her pregnancy, until a week later, when a bill came in the mail for $4,000!! I was sad she felt she could not tell me about everything. However, I just lost my job and have no family to help us. I could not take care of a baby either.
Enter, Inez! Wow! What a powerful force! You made us feel hope! In less than a week a check and food certificates were in the mail. Although, my daughter delivered a month early, and had no prenatal care, the baby was born healthy. His new adoptive parents spent every waking moment with him. The baby's new family was so supportive of my daughter. They said that, there was no way they could thank her enough for the wonderful blessing in their life. The hospital even let all of them sit together in the NICU. They were so respectful of her feelings and ours, it was very touching. Thanks for making it easy for my daughter. It helps to hear what a success your life is and about your own experiences. What a difference adoption has made in the lives of all the little souls." –Gina
"Hey Inez! I was thinking about you and thought I would say hello! I had one of those days where I just think about the past and how life has gone so far. Of course you came to mind. I don't know if you ever heard how we found you.
I was at my parents house and had just told my mom that I was pregnant, again. We both sat there in silence for awhile and the news started a little promo for this new program, chicks in crisis. My mom and I both looked at each other, nothing was said, but we both new. She called me a few days later and told me she had contacted you and we were going to go meet you.
And that is where it all began. Even to this day it still amazes me how you can make one of the hardest decisions in someone’s life be so rewarding. Thank you!" –Birthmom 9-27-01
I would like to start by asking you to share this letter with anyone who is exploring the possibility of adopting through you and your organization. We believe that it will put to rest any doubts they may have. While we were quite confused about the whole adoption process, and were suffering from massive anxiety at the thought of what it would cost to adopt, we found it very unusual that you claimed you could do what you say.
We were referred to you by, Ally and Steve, friends of a friend, and told that you were able to find them a newborn baby to adopt in less than 6 months, and at less than half of what a conventional adoption would cost. What are the odds of that actually being true?!!! 100%!!!! After submitting our ‘birthmother letter’ to you on October 1st, 2004, we were a bit shocked to get a call from you on November 3rd, telling us that you have a birth family for us, and that a little girl was due on New Years Day, 2005. We were floored, to say the least.
To the say the most, we were excited beyond explanation. Your tireless work and patience in dealing with all of the twists and turns of this most amazing process is truly remarkable. From the first contact with our birth parents, to the most wonderful 10 day adventure to Sacramento, the entire process was flawless. We took our daughter Sarah Brandi home a few days before the holidays. We love you and thank you for making our dreams and our son’s wish come true. At midnight on December 31st, 2004, we were able to say “Happy New Year” and truly mean it. Thank you. –Mark & Julie Shultz
I first found out about CIC from a friend whose sister had adopted two kids from CIC. It took me about a year to pick up the phone and call Inez. I kept thinking the next round of fertility treatments would work. My sister, who knew how badly I wanted to be a Mom, said, “Either it’s about being pregnant or being a Mom. You need to decide.” The next day I made the call. I had been told that Inez was straight forward, would tell it like it was and that she was an awesome person. I had no idea just how special she was. From the moment I talked to Inez I knew we were going to be alright and that the child of our dreams really was in our reach. She immediately embraced us. It was as if Inez had known us our entire lives. I struggled from time to time during the process and every step of the way Inez was there to tell me it was all going to be OK and that we would one day be parents. Because of Inez, and her bighearted mission in life, we are now the very proud parents of a baby boy. Everyday I think about the Birthmom of our son and the selfless act she made giving up her son for adoption. Then my thoughts turn to Inez whose entire life is a altruistic. She is an amazing person.
I just wanted to say that I think you are doing a wonderful thing with your program. I became pregnant w/my daughter at age 16. I had her August 1997. Since I was one of the only girls at my high school who decided to keep my baby, I was viewed as being 'different'. I was also in an abusive relationship w/the father of my child. All I wanted when I was pregnant and a mother was someone who understood and who would just be there for me. I wanted an organization such as yours, but w/Yuba City being such a small community, there really wasn't anything there. Since I had my child, I graduated HS 18th in my class, went on to obtain my Associate's degree in Legal Office skills and now I am working for Sutter County Welfare Department as a Public Assistance Specialist II. If you can get anything out of this e-mail that could be useful to your girls, you have my permission to tell them my story. If there is any way I can personally help, I would be more than happy to do so. Thank you for giving these girls the hope and comraderie that I desperately needed when I was in their situation. Thank you. –Katherine
Thank you so much for the help. I had no idea there were programs out there like yours, but it is wonderful that there is. I most definitely will donate some clothes and toys. Thanks for checking up on me. I appreciate it. We are doing much better than we were, but it will be a few months before we get back on our feet. We will manage, though. My biggest goal right now is to find a job, which is pretty hard to do without a baby-sitter. But I am working on that too. Again, THANK YOU! I can't say that enough! –Michelle
"I just wanted to say God has blessed me to have met such a wonderful woman like you. He placed you in my life and me in yours for a special reason. You have been such an inspiration to me and gave me that hope.” –Tina and Isaac
"Thank you for being my friend & always listening, encouraging, laughing, and crying with me.” –Laura
Inez, I’m writing this to say thank you for everything. You have been a great person to talk to. Your children are lucky to have a mother like you. Thank you from the bottom of my boots!” –Renee Meyers
You are unbelievable”. Always hold your head high! You are one of God’s angels here on earth!! May God Bless you. –Jen
Chicks in Crisis has been my “guardian Angel” so to speak since I met my Mom, Inez, in March of 1998. She and her family helped my two children, Myke 9 _, Trinette, 4 _, and my adopted daughter, Sasha 2 _. Being adopted myself, I said, “I’d never!” But, God’s never fed me a bite I couldn’t chew—or sent me an Angel who wasn’t true. The rest of the story is history. I’m back on track and blessed to be. I love all the “chicks” that feel my pain, and I love all those who are strivin’ to gain control of their lives, and the love of happiness, but in doing this – always thank God for your angels. Thanks mom… –Trina
"I was a MAJOR chick in crisis. I would like to say thank you to the special angels that have touched my life through chicks in crisis. I was pregnant, two children, and nowhere to live. Where would I turn? Inez entered my life when I made a very wise and loveable choice. I choose to give my unborn son up for adoption. Inez gave me the opportunity to grow and prove to me I had the ability to become a strong and independent person.” –Jennifer
"I just want to say thank you so much for everything you have done. I know those two words don’t come close to how grateful I am, but I can’t find the words to tell you how I feel. It is absolutely amazing what you do. You give so many people the opportunity for a happier life. Since the day my family and I came to see you, I knew everything was going to be okay. Since the day you introduced me to my adoptive family, I knew I would never live to regret my decision. You are a beautiful person inside and out and I want to say thank you again for touching my life.” –K.F
“I don’t know how to begin to express my heart felt appreciation for everything; shelter, food, clothing, fuel, money for needs! But Inez, you were a voice a voice of safety & security. I cannot say what would have happened if you didn’t guide me into the direction of choice – the right choice! God bless you” –J and Nathanial
"Inez is one of the greatest people you will ever know in your life! She makes miracles. I found out about Chicks in Crisis in April of 2006. I called Inez who in turn, returned my call within minutes. With as busy as she was, she listened to my problems.
We talked a few times before we ever met and in one of our first conversations, with no pressure, she was telling of a family that would be perfect for me but, it was my choice to decide what was best for me. The day we met, she took me out for lunch where she handed me a folder of numerous families pleading for a child to love. The family she told me about was included in this packet. Still not sure of what I wanted to do, I look over these families.
I interviewed 5 different families and ended up picking the one she told me would be perfect for me. The family and I that I chose had a connection from the start. I gave them my baby boy on 11/4/06 and they’re giving him a wonderful and happy life. I couldn’t ask for more." –J. Casey
"When my husband and I decided to go forward with an adoption plan, we had no idea of the wonderful blessings in store for our family. We met Inez Whitlow of Chicks in Crisis nearly 10 years ago and a great journey began.
First let me say that as an adopting couple, we were pretty scared about the whole process of adoption and having our hearts broken after years of longing for a child. Inez was able to calm our fears and was there with us from our very first meetings with our birthmom’s to the labor and delivery of our boys. Inez was even there as a labor coach for our birthmom’s! What other adoption facilitator/agency goes that extra mile?!!
Inez has a caring way that I have never seen before in any other adoption segment. She is deeply involved in helping and loving birthmom’s in a way that really touches hearts. What a neat thing to help women that are facing the hardest decisions of their lives and seeing them through it every step of the way.
Inez is there in the good times, the rough times, awkward moments and best of all, she is there to comfort birthmom’s who are in need of a friend. After knowing Inez for 10 years, I can say that she has a huge heart and special gift for building families.
We feel very blessed to have met Inez and our 2 wonderful birthmom’s. We could not imagine life without them or our precious little boys!
If you are looking for someone to help you through the highly emotional experience of adoption, look no further than Inez Whitlow. She is kind, dedicated and truly cares about her Chicks in Crisis, as well as the hopeful and sometimes fragile families waiting to be blessed with a child. She held our hands through 2 adoptions and helped us form a lasting bond with our children and our lovely birthmom’s that will last a lifetime. This is family…this is love." –JoAnn S.