Your profile book is a really big deal and I am sure feels very overwhelming. One of the biggest mistakes when walking into this process is thinking that the book is about you, when really it is all about the pregnant mother/parents reading the book.
Most Profile book companies and referral groups have NEVER actually had to choose a stranger from a book to be the parent(s) their child. Don’t let the social workers, family recommendations or copy writers put this part of your book together.
You need voices of the triad to educate you.
I can help! I am a Birth Mother 16+ years post placement. I can give you insight to what I processed through choosing a family, mistakes to avoid, all while helping you keep perspective in understanding roles, rights and responsibilities during the season of wait and understanding that she is CONSIDERING her options and still has the final say in this process.
And you have my word, I will not let you publish something that is disrespectful, irresponsible or coercive.
*ANY AND ALL UNIQUE FAMILY DYNAMICS ARE WELCOME TO RECEIVE EDUCATION SO THAT ADOPTION CAN BE DONE BETTER!!!
I have over 10 years of experience talking with and editing profile books for prospective adoptive families, referred by professionals, profile book companies, bloggers, consultants + more all over the country.
I have created a system and structure around writing your letters that is not used in ANY other education or profile support in the country.
I was also invited to be a part of changing the way profile book companies worked by becoming the first Birth Mother voice to join the leading profile book company, Kindred + Co. I worked with Hannah and her team for 4 years, helping over 250 families work through their letters. Since then, I have the great privelege of working with many other book designers.
Over 80’000 hours of phone calls educating families on how to see the women behind the book and beyond.
* I DO NOT DO ANY DESIGN WORK. I RECOMMEND Kindred + Co, For This Child, Little Ampersand Co,
FOR YOUR POTENTIAL DESIGN SERVICES
“Ashley was the first birth mom that I met when I was going through my adoption process. I will never forget hearing her story of being carried out of the hospital, empty-armed, while she could hear the celebration of a new family being formed down the hall. Ashley’s story wrecked me and transformed me. Since then Ashley has partnered with me and hundreds of Kindred Hopeful Adoptive Families bringing education to the profile book making process. Her insight is truly invaluable. She helps all hopeful adoptive families understand how they can meet an expectant mom where she is at, why the language we use in the profile book is critical, and what our role is as hopeful adoptive parents. Kindred clients were told countless times that they were chosen by an expectant mom because she felt talked with not talked at through their profile book, and I owe all of that to Ashley’s incredible education and care she gives to each family that works with her. Ashley pours her heart into every client she works with, reliving some of her hardest moments in life to benefit others and help others do this process well. I am forever grateful for the impact she has had on my life - and all the clients that we served together. ”
PROFILE SERVICE PACKAGE
60 minute phone call with me.
Full breakdown of what your HELLO letter should contain (and any additional letters, social media posts or online presence required by your agency/lawyer/consultant).
Full letter/online profile review + edits (not including spelling/grammar) included but not limited to: length, repetition, coercive language and more.
4 hours of time including but not limited to: 60 minute phone call, 2 rounds of back and forth edits, email communication, processing new education brought up during our time.
Q and A on our call (up to an additional 30 minutes FREE) to ask any additional questions that are on your heart including questions about your professional agency/consultant/lawyer, questions or fears surrounding the wait, open adoption, hospital time, and more. *anything beyond this call you can book a 1-on-1 session HERE.