Emily Zerbe, Author at Purl Adoptions

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So far Emily Zerbe has created 61 blog entries.

Featured Family – Gregg and Ellen

Emily Zerbe2023-01-10T12:22:53-07:00January 10, 2023|Closed Adoption, Married Couple, No Children, Not Religious, Open Adoption, Open to any race, Open to either gender, Purl Families, Semi-Open Adoption, Transracial Adoption|

We would love to introduce you to this wonderful, home study approved Purl Family from Wyoming: Gregg and Ellen! After being introduced by mutual friends, this couple bonded over their love of the outdoors and nature. These two strive to fill their home with love, laughter, compassion, the smell of home-cooked dinners and dessert, and science. Gregg and Ellen cannot wait to share these things with a little one of their own, and are so excited to expand their family through adoption! To learn more about them or contact them directly, click here.

Racial Mirrors in Transracial Adoption

Emily Zerbe2023-01-09T14:21:37-07:00January 6, 2023|Adoption Advisor, Adoption Education, Adoption is Hard, Adoption Perspectives, Hoping to Adopt, Learn, Transracial Adoption (Learn)|

Aubrey is a Purl Adoption Advisor as well as a white adoptive mother to three wonderful Black children. Having spent endless hours reading articles from transracial adoptees and adoptive parents, psychology studies and opinions from a range of qualified people, she found that one quote seemed to sum it up: “love is not enough”. Your child may feel loved, while also feeling lost, insecure, and a lack self-worth. Providing racial mirrors for your transracially adopted child can build a bridge to their racial identity. In this post, Aubrey discusses what racial mirrors are, why they are so important, and where to start. Click here to learn more.

Featured Family – David and Kristen

Emily Zerbe2023-01-07T09:54:18-07:00January 3, 2023|Christian/Catholic Family, Closed Adoption, Married Couple, No Children, Open Adoption, Open to either gender, Purl Families, Semi-Open Adoption, Transracial Adoption|

We are so excited to introduce you to this amazing, home study approved Purl Family from North Carolina: David and Kristen! These two have been married for 5 years. They love spending time together and with their families. After unexplained infertility, David and Kristen have turned to adoption as a chance to grow their family, and are so excited to share their lives with a little one! To learn more about them or contact them directly, click here.

New Years Resolution

Emily Zerbe2022-12-31T13:45:35-07:00December 31, 2022|Adoption Advisor, Adoption Education, Adoption Process, Hoping to Adopt, Learn, Uncategorized|

As the New Year approaches, many people take the opportunity to reflect on the past year and set goals for the future. For some, this may include adding adoption to their resolution list. Adopting a child is a life-changing decision, one that requires a great deal of thought and preparation. ...

Featured Family – Taylor and Brie

Emily Zerbe2023-03-21T13:30:35-07:00December 16, 2022|Closed Adoption, Married Couple, No Children, Open Adoption, Open to either gender, Purl Families, Semi-Open Adoption, Transracial Adoption|

We are so excited to introduce you to this amazing, home study approved (and certified to adopt) Purl Family from Arizona: Taylor and Brie! They met while at engineering camp in college, as Taylor would stop at nothing to get Brie's attention. He finally did (after resorting to throwing a pebble), they instantly connected, and these two dated for 4 years before getting married. They have now been married for 5 years, and are looking forward to adding to their family by way of adoption! To learn more about them or contact them directly, click here.

Holiday Gifts For Your Child’s Birth Family

Emily Zerbe2022-12-13T15:19:07-07:00December 13, 2022|Adoption Advisor, Adoption Education, Domestic infant adoption, Learn, Open Adoption (Learn)|

This post is written by Purl Adoption Advisor, Aubrey Cortez, mom to three children through adoption. --- Sending a meaningful gift during the holidays to your child's birth family can show your love and gratitude for someone who means so much to your family. It can also be a difficult time ...

Featured Family – Damien and Rita

Emily Zerbe2023-01-22T11:21:48-07:00November 25, 2022|We've Adopted!|

We are so excited to introduce you to this amazing, home study approved (and certified to adopt) Purl Family from Arizona: Damien and Rita! In this family, they laugh and love to the fullest. They enjoy good coffee, healthy eating, exploring the outdoors, traveling to new places and spending quality time together. They can't wait to share this love and experiences with a little one someday.

Featured Family – Camillia

Emily Zerbe2023-03-01T15:05:41-07:00November 23, 2022|Hispanic/Latino Family, No Children, Open Adoption, Open to any race, Open to either gender, Purl Families, Single Mother, Transracial Adoption|

We are so excited to introduce you to this amazing, home study approved Purl Mama from California: Camillia! She has always known that she was meant to be a mother, as she loves to take care of everyone around her. Since Camillia was not able to have a child of her own, it fills her heart to think about sharing her life with a child who’s birth parent has chosen her to nurture their life. A single mom by choice, she can't wait to love and share a life with a child (and also with her dog, Riley). To learn more about her or contact her directly, click here.

Adult Adoptee Shares Her Raw Story

Emily Zerbe2022-11-10T16:04:45-07:00November 10, 2022|Adoption Education, Adoption is Hard, Adoption Perspectives, Domestic infant adoption, Hoping to Adopt, Infertility, Learn, Open Adoption (Learn)|

Today's blog post is written by a guest writer, Cathee Zimmerman Cooper, an adult adoptee from a closed adoption, who shares with us her experience as an adoptee and the advice she has for those who are parenting children through adoption. — About Me Hello, my name is Cathee, and ...

Are You Prepared for The Actual Adoption?

Emily Zerbe2023-01-03T12:50:40-07:00January 3, 2023|Adoption Advisor, Adoption Education, Adoption Home Study, Adoption Process, Domestic infant adoption, Learn|

If you’ve been following along this month, we are finally to the point where it gets really exciting, but also very nerve-wracking! You’ve been chosen as prospective adoptive parents for a child and you have to get prepared to possibly become a parent, likely in much less preparation time than you’d have if you were pregnant yourself. So, what do you need to know and become prepared for?! Click here to read more.

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