Honolulu Couple Finalized Adoption Journey for Daughter
Greg Harris and Randy Minas completed a multi-year adoption process, navigating home inspections and travel to welcome their child.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Child Care
After beginning their journey in 2022, Honolulu residents Greg Harris and Randy Minas recently celebrated the first birthday of their daughter, Kody. The couple successfully navigated the requirements to bring their child home following her birth and NICU stay in San Francisco.
Why it matters
The adoption process involves significant logistical and financial commitments, including rigorous home inspections and background checks. For prospective parents, understanding these regulatory requirements is essential for family planning.
The adoption journey for the couple reached a total cost of approximately $50,000. While same-sex adoption has been legal nationwide since 2016, 16 states currently allow adoption agencies to decline couples based on religious beliefs.
The players
Greg Harris
A Honolulu resident who recently became a parent after completing a multi-year adoption process.
Randy Minas
A Honolulu resident who partnered with his spouse to navigate the requirements of the adoption system.
The details
The couple partnered with an adoption agency licensed in Hawaii and California to manage the complex legal requirements. This process included extensive background checks, fingerprinting, and mandatory child-rearing seminars for the parents. To comply with home inspection requirements for the adoption, the couple installed a safety barrier around their swimming pool in Honolulu.
Timeline
2016: Same-sex adoption became legal nationwide in the U.S.
2022: Harris and Minas began their adoption journey.
September 2025: The couple received a text regarding potential adoption.
October 2026: The article was published.
The Home Front
Adoption remains a complex, highly regulated journey for families across the U.S. This case reflects the ongoing reality that while legal protections exist, families must still navigate varying state-level agency requirements and rigorous home-safety standards.
Families preparing for adoption should prioritize home-safety compliance, such as installing pool barriers or child-proofing according to local agency standards. Consult with a licensed adoption attorney to clarify state-specific laws regarding agency policies in your region.
The takeaway
Adoption requires careful attention to both the emotional journey and the strict home-inspection requirements involved. Prospective parents should begin by identifying agencies in their state and keeping a detailed log of all completed seminars and documentation.
Further reading
For more on navigating legal and logistical family requirements, visit Child Care.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Hawaiinewsnow.
