Building an Adoption Profile: A Birth Mom’s Tips

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Building an Adoption Profile: A Birth Mom’s Tips

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Nov 15, 2023

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In this episode of our National Adoption Month series, we hear from Leah Outten, a birth mom who consults with prospective adoptive parents, about her top tips for building an adoption profile with expectant parents in mind.

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Nov 15, 2023

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