How to Assemble a Prospective Adoptive Parents Profile Book

How to assemble a profile book when you're getting ready to adopt a child through a private agency.

Things You'll Need

  • Scrapbooking materials
  • Computer
  • Printer
  • Copy paper

Instructions

  1. Create A Theme

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      Decide if your book will be simple, fancy, classic, funny, serious, religious, spiritual or trendy.

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      Make a list of items you would like to put on the cover and back of your book such as pictures of teddy bears, balloons, candy, robots, toys, etc.

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      Try not to overwhelm the birth mom who will be viewing your book with too many images.

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      Use color and black-and-white film if you wish, or choose one.

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      Include pictures of family and friends and write captions for each one.

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      Include an amusing anecdote or funny story to show that you use humor in life.

    Creating the Inside of the Book

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      Write a short letter to the birth mom on page one introducing yourself as a couple. Include pictures of you and your family with caption.

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      On one page put at the top "___ (Name of adoptive dad's) family" then include various pictures in a collage form.

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      On the next page do the same as step two, only supply the adoptive mom's family with pictures.

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      On another page include wedding and engagement pictures with the caption above written as "Merging of Two Families." Include a couple of lines about your wedding if you wish.

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      On the following page copy and paste a color picture of your house along with a photo of any pets and their names, if applicable.

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      Add a travel section of your various vacations if it applies and include pictures along with short descriptions of what they are.

    Including Other Children

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      Dedicate a page or two to any other children you have along with pictures and brief descriptions. You can also use clip art in addition to photos.

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      If your other child is adopted include photos of his or her adoption finalization celebration, vacation pictures, leisure photos and numerous other snapshots.

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      Show balance in your family with your pictures.

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      Show something unique like a collection, unusual pet or interesting hobby that your other child might be part of.

    Last Page

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      Wrap up your last page with a photo of you as a couple along with your child in the picture. Underneath, write a brief summary and a sentiment regarding your wishes for the birth mom.

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      Accurately represent yourself.

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      Have an objective person look over your book before turning it over to the agency.

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