UID:
almafu_9959238517302883
Format:
1 online resource (170 p.)
ISBN:
0-85700-764-5
Content:
Full of simple and effective design ideas and tips for writing adoption portfolios, this is a step-by-step guide to creating a portfolio that will present you in the best possible light and help the right birth-family to find and choose you.
Note:
Description based upon print version of record.
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How to Create a Successful Adoption Portfolio; Chapter 1: Introduction; I understand...; Chapter 2: What is an Adoption Portfolio or Adoption Profile?; Don't let the blank page stop you...; Chapter 3: Before You Do Anything Else; The first place you need to look; What you need to know about your reader; Chapter 4: What Prospective Birthmothers are Looking for; Out of the mouths of BirthMoms; "Choosing A Family": What BirthMoms are asked to consider and what it means to you; BirthMom Buds' tips for expectant mothers choosing an adoptive family and how they affect your portfolio
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The questions prospective birthmothers may have for you and the answers you should make part of your portfolioMaking promises to birthparents; Chapter 5: Get Out Your Camera Now!-Pictures ARE Important; "But I have no pictures of me!"; Tips for choosing and including pictures; Chapter 6: Writing Your Text and Preparing for Layout-Insight and examples by page; Cover; Prospective Birthparent Letter; About Us/How We Met and Fell in Love; About Adoptive Parent 1 and, if applicable, About Adoptive Parent 2; About Adoptions in the Family; About a Child/Children Already in the Home; Home; Closing
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Filler pages or sectionsFamily; Pets; Great Parents; Quotes [AQ]; Holiday/Celebrations; Hobbies; Favorites; Travel; Other pages unique to your family; Chapter 7: Specialty Text Issues; Infertility; Same sex couple; Single Parent; Biological children in the home; Little text allowed by agency; Chapter 8: What will Your Design say about You?; Why looks count; Checking out the competition; Styles of page layout; How long should my portfolio be?; Chapter 9: Ways to Create Your Portfolio; Scrapbook layout: create it with your own two hands; Digital layout: technology can be your best friend
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Don't be embarrassed to use a designerChapter 10: Your Final Review-Getting a Fresh Set of Eyes; Chapter 11: Printing Choices Make a Difference; The importance of following agency and attorney guidelines; Choosing a printer; Choosing binding; Paper matters; How many copies to make; Chapter 12: Marketing Yourself, Making Use of Your Portfolio; Marketing tools; Places you can market yourself; The risks of "going public"; Chapter 13: Letting Go; Chapter 14: Your Dream Can Come True; Chapter 15: Portfolio Workbook; Basic Portfolio Information Form; Portfolio page checklist; Cover
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Letter to the Prospective BirthparentsProspective Adoptive Parent's own Adoption Experience; Adoption Experience with a Child Already in Your Home; About Us; About Adoptive Parent 1; About Adoptive Parent 2; Other Children in the Home; Other Family Members/Friends; General Family and Friends Picture page; Holidays/Special Occasions/Family Traditions: page 1; Holidays/Special Occasions/Family Traditions: page 2; Hobbies; Home/Neighborhood/Town; Pets; Great Parents; Travel; Quotes from Family/Friends/Co-Workers; Favorites; Other; Closing; Blank Page
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English
Additional Edition:
ISBN 1-84905-946-2
Additional Edition:
ISBN 1-306-20934-X
Language:
English
