by adoptforlife | May 2, 2017 | adoption networking, adoption profile
When families are in the adoption process, one of the things they sometimes look forward to is creating their profile that birth mothers will see to learn more about them. It is something tangible you can create and see progress on, something that can be a challenge...
by adoptforlife | Mar 28, 2017 | adoption networking
Dear Mardie, We know someone who is pregnant and really is not in a place to parent. She is bouncing from friend to friend and her family is completely dysfunctional. We would like to approach her but don’t want to offend her in any way. Do you have any suggestions...
by adoptforlife | Mar 14, 2017 | adoption networking
Dear Mardie, In our local “Penny Saver” paper that is delivered free each week, we have noticed a few ads from families wanting to adopt. Is this recommended? Great question! It can and has worked for many families, including one in the Adoption for Life...
by adoptforlife | Jan 31, 2017 | adoption networking
If you are actively managing your Facebook adoption page, it’s a great time to explore what using Facebook Live can do for you. What is Facebook Live? Facebook Live allows you to broadcast live video and, most importantly, it pops up at the top of your friends’...
by adoptforlife | Jan 24, 2017 | adoption networking
One of the first things to come up when someone shares their family’s adoption story is the way they met the child’s birth mother. In this modern era of adoption, an adoptive parent’s personal network is becoming a valuable key to connecting with a woman researching...
by adoptforlife | Dec 27, 2016 | adoption journey, adoption networking, adoption wait
Dear Mardie, I honestly never thought I would go through another Christmas without a child to share it with. We started the Adoption For Life program a year ago, and I was sure we would have adopted by now. But it hasn’t happened. What can I do to ensure that a year...
