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Your Family’s Adoption Profile in 10 steps

Janae Peterson2024-11-21T16:14:52-07:00November 21, 2024|Adoption Advisor, Adoption Education, Adoption Profile, Hoping to Adopt|

The family profile is one of the most important pieces of your adoption journey. It is, after all, the primary way a prospective adoptive family is chosen by expectant parents considering an adoption plan for their child. From experience, we know it is key to be yourself and to represent your family authentically. But that is often easier said than done! If you are struggling to get your profile started, or if you have presented to many adoption situations without getting picked, here are 10 practical tips to make your family profile more authentic and dynamic:

The Adoption Home Study Process in Arizona

Katie Zimmerman2024-08-28T10:07:10-07:00August 28, 2024|Adoption Advisor, Adoption Education, Adoption Home Study, Adoption Process, Domestic infant adoption, Hoping to Adopt, Learn, Uncategorized|

Since Purl Adoption Advisory is based in Arizona, we are contacted by a lot of prospective adoptive families interested in domestic infant adoption that live in Arizona. We advise families on the adoption process and beginning the AZ home study process required to adopt a non-relative child. The home study process in Arizona is different from other state's processes as Arizona requires that all Arizona families be certified by the Arizona courts in order to be approved to adopt a child. Arizona also requires that a licensed agency conduct the home study, rather than an independent social worker allowed in some other states. The agency who conducts the home study evaluation and writes up a written home study report will also include a written recommendation to the Arizona court to approve (or disapprove) a family for an adoption certification. Therefore, there is an added step in an Arizona home study process for domestic adoption where they must be certified by a court. This added step can also increase the length of time it takes to become home study approved/certified to adopt in Arizona. Click here to read more about the home study process in Arizona.

The Basics of the Domestic Infant Adoption Process

Kelcie Grace Germano2024-07-09T15:14:58-07:00July 9, 2024|Adoption Education, Adoption is Hard, Adoption Perspectives, Adoption Process, Domestic infant adoption, Hoping to Adopt, Infertility, Learn|

In today’s post, we share the basic steps of the domestic infant adoption process. We outline the essential steps prospective adoptive parents must take to adopt in the US, providing a simple roadmap for navigating this complex journey. In this article, we remind readers that it is crucial to approach this journey with thorough research, emotional readiness, and a commitment to ethical practices, ensuring a smooth and successful adoption experience for the entire adoption triad.

The Journey of Adoptive Breastfeeding: Benefits, Challenges, and Insights

Kelcie Grace Germano2024-05-29T10:15:49-07:00May 29, 2024|Adoption Education, Adoption is Hard, Adoption Perspectives, Adoption Process, Domestic infant adoption, Hoping to Adopt, Infertility, Learn|

In today's post, Purl Adoption Advisor, Kelcie Grace, delves into adoptive breastfeeding. She explores the complexities of inducing lactation, the challenges and rewards it brings, and offers reputable resources for adoptive parents considering this option. Kelcie Grace acknowledges that adoptive breastfeeding can evoke a range of opinions and emotions from those in the adoption triad. In this article, she reminds readers that it is crucial to approach this journey with professional guidance to safeguard the health and well-being of both the parent and child, as well as considerations and communications with the child’s birth parent. Click here to read more.

An Anonymous Letter from An Adoptive Mom to Her Parents

Katie Zimmerman2024-03-13T09:03:29-07:00March 13, 2024|Adoption Education, Adoption is Hard, Adoption Perspectives, Adoption Process, Domestic infant adoption, Hoping to Adopt, Infertility, Learn|

Adoption is hard, and sometimes it is hard in ways you didn't prepare for. Many of the adoptive families we work with at Purl spend countless hours preparing for the adoption process and life after adoption, but sometimes the obstacles post-adoption cannot be predicted no matter the education and preparation. Will your extended family welcome the child through adoption and love the child through adoption as if it were a child to whom you gave birth? In today's heartbreaking post, an anonymous Adoptive Mom shares a poignant letter to her parents after learning post-adoption that her family was not as accepting of their children as they were to other grandchildren who joined the family biologically. We hope this post helps you to analyze your entire support system as you pursue adoption and prepare for this possibility. Click here to read more.

PACA – What is a Post-Adoption Contact Agreement?

Katie Zimmerman2024-03-05T18:00:05-07:00March 5, 2024|Adoption Education, Adoption Process, Domestic infant adoption, Hoping to Adopt, Learn, Open Adoption (Learn)|

This post discusses the post-adoption contact agreement ("PACA") and its use in domestic adoption. A PACA is an agreement between the parties to the adoption and sets forth the minimum contact agreed upon by the parties and how that contact will take place. This post discusses how and when these agreements are enforceable, as well as the parties to these agreements. We also share our advice to include a written PACA in every adoption, even if it may not be enforceable in the respective state, as it can still be helpful in setting expectations amongst the parties as to the type of openness in the adoption going forward. To read more about a post adoption contact agreement or PACA, click here.

Two Open Adoptions: My Personal Experiences

Aubrey Cortez2024-01-18T13:26:29-07:00January 18, 2024|Adoption Advisor, Adoption Education, Adoption is Hard, Adoption Perspectives, Domestic infant adoption, Hoping to Adopt, Learn, Open Adoption (Learn)|

In today’s blog post, Purl advisor Aubrey Cortez delves into the realm of open adoption, sharing her heartfelt personal experiences with two different open adoptions. This post is specially for prospective adoptive families, who may be contemplating their second adoption or embarking on the journey of pursuing multiple adoptions. Read more by clicking here.

The Adoption Profile: How It Is Used and How Important It Really Is

Katie Zimmerman2023-11-27T10:13:14-07:00November 27, 2023|Adoption Advisor, Adoption Education, Adoption Outreach, Adoption Profile, Domestic infant adoption, Hoping to Adopt, Learn|

It is hard for me to often express how important I (Katie: CEO/Founder of Purl) believe the adoption profile is in a domestic adoption journey. We find that many prospective adoptive families believe this is an area they can save money in their adoption process, or they think they have some design background so they can pull it off better than a professional designer. But I find typically that families that are creating their own adoption profile, or using an inexperienced profile designer, wait much longer in their adoption journey than families that have a great profile. In this blog post, we'll explain more about how the adoption profile is used in the adoption journey, in order to explain its importance in the domestic adoption journey. Click here to read more.

Agency vs. Direct Placement Adoptions

Janae Peterson2023-11-13T14:06:43-07:00November 13, 2023|Adoption Advisor, Adoption Education, Adoption Outreach, Adoption Process, Domestic infant adoption, Funding Your Adoption, Hoping to Adopt, Learn|

Did you know that there are typically two types of adoptions available in domestic adoption: agency adoptions and direct placement adoptions (often referred to as private or independent adoptions), and do you understand the differences? Do you understand when you might use one versus the other? Did you know that some states allow direct placement adoptions and some do not? Click here to learn more about the common types of domestic adoption.

Respecting Expectant Mothers: Boundaries in Adoption

Kelcie Grace Germano2023-09-15T12:42:28-07:00September 15, 2023|Adoption Advisor, Adoption Education, Adoption is Hard, Adoption Process, Domestic infant adoption, Drug/Alcohol Exposure, Hoping to Adopt, Learn|

In this blog post, Katie Zimmerman, founder of Purl, explores a topic that's often misunderstood: the boundaries and limitations inherent in being a prospective adoptive parent. It's crucial to understand and respect that the expectant mother holds the autonomy to decide what medical information to share and your level of involvement during her pregnancy. Knowing the difference between what you can 'expect' and what you're 'entitled to' in an adoption proceeding is vital for anyone considering the path of adoption. Click here for a comprehensive guide on how to navigate this sensitive and intricate journey.

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