Showing posts with label couple looking to adopt a baby. Show all posts
Showing posts with label couple looking to adopt a baby. Show all posts

Apr 21, 2015

Adoption Profile Tip - from Parentfinder.com

When writing your adoption profile think about your family traditions and the connection that is passed on from one generation to the next.  Capture an anecdote for the expectant Birth Mother to read.  Paint the picture without being wordy.
My grandmother learned to make jam from her grandmother.  It was something they did every summer.She passed that tradition to me.  Our Cherry tree blooms in April.  In June I would go to my grandmother’s house and climb the ladder to the tallest branches.  She would tell me stories of her childhood as we picked cherries.  We’d wash them, pit them, she froze some for pie and we made jam with the rest. 
Here is a picture of our cheery tree.  I took this last Saturday.  We'll be picking in June :-)


Apr 17, 2015

Why some Adoption Agencies are Expanding

It was great meeting with the Catholic Charities Parentfinder focus group yesterday.  The question that came up first, comes up often when speaking with agencies about the Parentfinder Profile Creation Process: Can you show us proof that Parentfinder works better that traditional profile outreach programs? The simple answer is: YES.  
I can provide you with names and phone numbers of agencies who have added staff to accommodate the increase in expectant birth mother contacts.  
How?  It’s a 4 step process
       1.  Your website should be mobile friendly & as responsive as the old yellow pages ad
             a. Clear calls to action
             b. Trusted information
             c. Availability of staff
             d. Easy to navigate
    2. Advertising that links expectant birth parents to a page set up for them
     3. Increase content to boost your organic SEO
            a. Consistent content updates
            b. Social media connections
            c.  Back links
      4.  Recognize that your Hopeful Adoptive Parent profiles are an extension of your
           agency
           a.Demand quality
           b.Diversify their outreach
           c.Don’t expect Expectant Birth Parents to conform to your way of viewing profiles

Don't understand the terminology?  The clients we help didn’t either.  They are focused on adoption not web marketing. 
They hired us to be their trusted partner and it paid off.  I look forward to our follow up conversation with Catholic Charities. We can do the same for you!

Apr 16, 2015

Your adoption video profile - Begin with the end in mind

When it comes to your adoption video profile I’m going to borrow a principle from, The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People, “Begin with the End in Mind.”  Said another way, “See the bigger picture.”  Parents will record segments, play them back, and get derailed by tiny insignificant details like blemishes on their face.  My friend calls it, “Majoring in Minors”.  Expectant parents are interested in what you have to say regarding your life and how you plan to share it with a child, not a minuscule pimple or the way you crossed your leg.  Here is a news flash – be real, not perfect.  Don’t be so hard on yourself.  Expectant birth moms will connect with you because who you are and what you show resonates with them.


Apr 15, 2015

Jan 21, 2015

Kansas Hopeful Adoptive Parents, Kevin and Ashley


Introducing Kansas Hopeful Adoptive Parents, Kevin and Ashley. They are with
Catholic Charities Wichita, KS.  You can view their profile on parentfinder.com by clicking here www.parentfinder.com/KevinandAshley

 


Is your agency looking for a trusted partner to help your parents create great profiles?  With Parentfinder your parents get; 1 on 1 profile coaching, eBook profile, video profile, printed profile, electronic profile, personal adoption website, social media presence, adoption journal help and profile coaching. Contact me to find out more – greg.phelps at cairsolutions.com

Jan 9, 2015

Time for an Adoption Journal Update

It's Friday and time to start thinking about your Adoption Journal Update.
Winter weather is upon us here in the Midwest.  As a kid I grew up with a great sledding hill in the neighborhood.  Every day after school my friends and I would meet at the hill and sled until dinner time.  We had great fun.  Our current neighborhood has a wonderful hill too.  Now there is snow on the ground and cool temperatures.  We will be sledding this weekend.   

What about you?
It only takes a few sentences and a photo to let expecting parents know more about you.  Post that in your profile at www.parentfinder.com and in your social media.

Jan 7, 2015

Hoping to adopt a baby in Maryland


Introducing Maryland Hopeful Adoptive Parents, David and Yuka. They are with Adoptions Together in Maryland.  You can view their profile on parentfinder.com by clicking here http://www.parentfinder.com/ddsan1965

 


Is your agency looking for a trusted partner to create profiles?  With Parentfinder your parents get; 1 on 1 profile coaching, eBook profile, video profile, printed profile, electronic profile, personal adoption website, social media presence, adoption journal help and profile coaching for the low price of $590.00

contact me to find out more – greg.phelps at cairsolutions.com