Hello! Bonjour! My name is Florianne. People also call me Flo, I like both so you can chose the one you prefer. I am from Bethesda, Maryland I would like to thank you for taking the time to know me.

I can’t wait for you to know more about me, my family and friends who will also become the environment in which your child will grow up in.

When reading this profile you must go through so many emotions as you are looking for the right home and family for your child. I admire your strength and courage going through this journey.

Family has a very important place in my life. I have always wanted to be a mom and have considered adoption for a long time to create a family of my own. This might happen thanks to your brave decision, and I will never be able to thank you enough. I assure you I will welcome your child into my family with all the love I can give. I promise I will provide them a safe, loving and happy home and will support them all their life. You will always be part of their life, as little or as much as you decide to, and they will know that your decision comes from love.

I grew up in France, about 2 hours south of Paris, with my parents, brother and sister and now live in Bethesda, just outside of Washington DC.

My parents played a central role for my siblings and I, always encouraging us to discover new things and being open-minded when facing new situations.

It served me well when I moved to the US for work and had to adjust to a new culture, language and environment.

I am currently working in Certification of Medical Devices to ensure they are safe and effective when used to treat patients. This job perfectly fit my wish to be engaged in my community. I am also a coach with my local running club for first time marathon runners.

I have a tight circle of friends with who I like to hang out with, go to brunch or go on a hike. My friends and family are very important to me, and I keep close communication with them, even when they are far.

I love outdoors activities, connecting with friends and family, visiting new places and discovering new cultures. These make me happy and will ensure I provide a balanced and caring environment to my future child.

I live in a Washington DC suburb, on the Maryland side. My home is in a calm neighborhood and is walking distance to a big park with hiking/running trails, playgrounds and tennis courts. I am also few blocks from the community pool, grocery store and the city center. The area is safe and has very good schools. I like that within 20-30 minutes, we can be in downtown DC with all its museums and monuments as well as in the countryside with state parks, lakes and farms. Also, due to so many international organizations, the area is home of people from all over the world and the US. I really love this area for all it provides. My home is warm and cozy and is where I go back to recharge after work or any activities out.

I love running and triathlons. It keeps me active and allows me to manage stressful situations when they arise. Training and reaching my goals give me a great sense of accomplishment. It shows me that with the right training and mindset, I can reach new limits. After running my first marathon, I decided to become a coach to give back to the running community. Helping other runners reach their goals has been very rewarding. I have also met very good friends through my running and triathlon clubs.

When not outdoors, I love reading and listening to music. I played Saxophone for 12 years and sang in a choir for 15!

I love discovering new places, whether in the US, France or other countries. I can’t wait for my child to discover the world!

My 5 favorite destinations so far have been: Zion and Bryce National Parks in the US, Barcelona in Spain, Arenal Volcano National Park in Costa Rica, 7 miles Beach in Negril Jamaica, and Machu Pichu in Peru.

I am excited to travel with my child and explore the world through his or her eyes!

I love my job and my company. We are ensuring that medical devices are safe and effective when used on patients. I have grown with the company from Project Manager to Director and today I have a team of 7 people and we provide regulatory and technical support to the other teams. Teamwork, reliability and commitment are part of our values which fit well with my own values. My company offers schedule flexibility and the choice to work remotely or from the office. They also provide great benefits and a good amount of vacations time. Because the headquarters are in France, I can work from there for several weeks a year, which allow me to visit my family more often.

My entire family is so excited and supportive of my decision to adopt! Your child will be surrounded with so much love.

While my family lives in France, we all gather at my parents’ place for Christmas and it is always a fun week with a full house, with lots of laughs and good food.

My parents were teachers. They live in France and enjoy spending time with their grandchildren. They help them with homework and take them for vacation to discover different parts of France.

My sister and my brother-in-law have 2 kids: my niece Alweena and nephew Caolan. She is a veterinarian assistant, and he is a firefighter. My younger brother is an IT network engineer and lives in South of France.

I spend time with them each time I go back to France (at least twice a year) and speak to them very often. I also video chat with my niece and nephew every week, first for an English lesson with my niece who loves learning new languages (she is learning English and Spanish) and then for them to tell me what happened in their lives that week. I always have fun sharing stories with them and they will be sharing them with my future child.

A note from my sister, Aelanne and brother-in-law, Guillaume: “Flo is a fantastic aunt. She keeps in touch with her niece and nephew every week even if living far away. Our kids love their weekly video time with her and can’t wait for her next visit.”

My village includes so many amazing friends that I consider to be part of my family! My son or daughter will grow up with a support network full of people all over the world!

My childhood friends are in France and I am lucky to still count many of them in my life. My best friend, Alex and I have known each other since Pre-K and I am blessed to be his daughter’s godmother.

My best friends in the US, Rachael, Claire and Julien are a big part of my life. They are part of my support system and are excited with the perspective of me welcoming a child.

I also have many running and triathlon teammates who I meet with every week for workouts and the expected follow-up brunch or dinner. We always plan to do a destination race and spend a nice weekend away while competing.

My favorite things to do with my friends are traveling, sharing a meal while discussing what is happening in our lives and what our next adventure will be. I like that I have friends from a little bit of everywhere in the world, it allows me to discover places and cultures. I look forward to traveling the world with my future child as well!

“Flo is a wonderful person: caring, thoughtful, dedicated and kind. Any child would be blessed to have her as their mother.” - From my friend Claire

“Flo is one of the most patient and kind people we know. Flo is such an important part of our family. She’s kind, dependable, and so much fun to be around. We have 100% trust in her and love her dearly” - From my friends Rachael and Ainsley

Thank you for taking the time to know me better and considering me as an adoptive parent for your child. I am taking this opportunity to welcome a child very seriously; they will become my priority from the day they enter my life. I hope knowing me a bit better gives you confidence to consider me to provide your child a loving family where they will thrive.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

~ Flo