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The Impact of Social Media on Adoption Matches

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How to Take Great Photos for Your Adoption Profile Book

I’ve worked with hundreds of hopeful adoptive parents. Photos can be time consuming, tricky, and downright overwhelming. Good photos make all the difference, and I’ve compiled a list of my top 5 photo tips to make your adoption booklet stand out to expectant parents.

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Adoption Profile Photos - 5 Must-Read Tips!

I get a lot of questions about how, where, when and what to do when taking new photos for your adoption profile booklet. This post is dedicated to finding alternative and clever ways when the traditional outdoor, nicely lit photo just isn’t possible. Some of us live in areas of the country and world where it’s hard to get beautiful photos year round (I’m in Wisconsin, so I can relate!). Here are some clever ideas on how to get engaging and beautiful photos in unexpected places!

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How to take Professional Photos for Your Adoption Profile While Traveling

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Digging into the Tough Stuff - Perspectives from Adoptee and Adoption Profile Designer, Joanna Ivey

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5 Tips for Your Adoption Video Clips

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The Best Advice for Holding an Adoption Fundraiser Garage Sale

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States Where Adoption Advertising is NOT Allowed: Updated for 2020

If you’re planning on an independent adoption and considering advertising via Google Ads or paid Facebook / Instagram posts it’s important to know what states allow adoption advertising and which do not.

The following list of adoption advertising laws per state can be your starting point when it comes to understanding what you legally can and cannot do to advertise your desire to adopt.

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States Where Adoption Advertising is Allowed: Updated for 2020

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How to Cross Promote your Adoption Journey

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How to Take Great Photos While Social Distancing, Part 2

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How to Take Great Photos While Social Distancing, Part 1

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A Birth Family Shares What's Important in an Adoption Profile Book

I think this interview emphasizes how important it is to be authentic in your adoption profile book. You will connect first with bright, clear smiles and high quality images—but then you’ll relate to expectant parents with little details, just like Warren’s hair and nod to Steve Martin cinched the deal for this adoptive grandparent.

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Beginners Guide to Adoption Terminology

Our friends over at Family Advocacy Law Firm have developed a wonderful and comprehensive guide to adoption terminology. We think it’s a great resource for the beginner considering adoption! I think it’s important to keep these terms in mind when crafting your adoption profile book- positive adoption language is so important. You can easily turn away an expectant parent by using the wrong terminology. The world of adoption is always evolving, so it’s key to stay up-to-date on the current vocabulary used within the community.