| v> | | | | Profile In most cases, birthmothers will choose |
| Mardie Caldwell has helped thousands of couples build | | | | you from your profile - hard copy or from a website. |
| their families through adoption since 1986. She has | | | | Profile usually contains two elements: Letter to |
| dedicated her life and career to helping both | | | | birthmother from you and photos of your life. |
| birthmothers and adoptive families find each other, | | | | Your profile should cover essential topics like - |
| providing a safe and hopeful future for children. She | | | | life in your home, people in your family, pets, fun |
| is also committed to adoption education through her | | | | things you do. Photos should be clear, focused, |
| internet talk show, Lets Talk Adoption and her new | | | | and good quality, and should show your interests and |
| book, | | | | lifestyle. Your profile should present you |
| Mardie Caldwell has helped thousands of couples build | | | | honestly and accurately, showing a birth mom what |
| their families through adoption since 1986. She has | | | | her child’s life will be like. Be prepared to |
| dedicated her life and career to helping both | | | | send out a lot of profiles. |
| birthmothers and adoptive families find each other, | | | | Third Key to Adoption Success: Qualified Adoption |
| providing a safe and hopeful future for children. She | | | | Professionals The key to choosing good |
| is also committed to adoption education through her | | | | professionals is research and learning more about |
| internet talk show, Lets Talk Adoption and her new | | | | what different professionals offer to the adoptive |
| book, | | | | parents and the birth parents. Ask for referrals |
| First Key to Adoption Success: A Desire to | | | | from your agency, facilitator, or attorney. Check |
| Adopt Resolve any infertility issues. Answer | | | | references - BBB, Chamber of Commerce, Attorney |
| this question: Do you want to be a parent or do | | | | Generals office. Ask for references of past |
| you want to have a biological child? Realize that | | | | clients and call or email them. Before signing with |
| adoption is not settling for second best. | | | | any agency, facilitator, or attorney ask these |
| Communicate openly and honestly, be sure both | | | | questions: How long have you been doing |
| of you are 100% committed to adoption and in | | | | adoption work? How long is your average |
| agreement as to what you are looking for. | | | | waiting period? How many adoptions do you |
| Resolve any extended family issues - Are they | | | | complete per year? How much is does an |
| supportive? Will they be accepting? | | | | average adoption cost through your organization? |
| Second Key to Adoption Success: A Good | | | | |