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There is much to know about the adoption process. Knowing what questions to ask and what specifically to research can be a difficult task on its own. We have put together a library of articles that you can start with.

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Major Changes to the Adoption Tax Credit

2026-02-19T13:35:53-07:00February 19, 2026|Adoption Advisor, Adoption Education, Adoption Grants, Domestic infant adoption, Funding Your Adoption, Learn|

The Adoption Tax Credit is a federal tax benefit designed to help adoptive families offset the often high costs of adoption (including domestic, international, and foster care adoptions). The tax rules that govern how the credit is claimed and the amount of the credit are determined by the year the adoption became final. Traditionally non-refundable, the credit reduces federal tax owed, dollar-for-dollar, based on qualified adoption expenses. But for adoptions finalized in 2025 and later the credit becomes partially refundable so it will benefit families even when they have little to no tax liability.

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Understanding In Utero Substance Exposure and Mental Health in Adoption

2026-02-06T20:24:16-07:00February 6, 2026|Adoption Advisor, Adoption Education, Adoption Process, Adoption Profile, Domestic infant adoption, Drug/Alcohol Exposure, Embryo Donation/Adoption, Hoping to Adopt, Learn, Open Adoption (Learn), Transracial Adoption (Learn)|

This post describes Purl Adoption Advisory's services for prospective adoptive families in 2025. These adoption advisory services are coaching/consultations for prospective adoptive families and profile design services for domestic infant or embryo adoption journeys. This article also discusses our current pricing for our 2025 services.

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Our Current Services

2026-02-10T10:07:08-07:00September 10, 2025|Adoption Advisor, Adoption Education, Adoption Process, Adoption Profile, Domestic infant adoption, Drug/Alcohol Exposure, Embryo Donation/Adoption, Hoping to Adopt, Learn, Open Adoption (Learn), Transracial Adoption (Learn)|

This post describes Purl Adoption Advisory's services for prospective adoptive families in 2025. These adoption advisory services are coaching/consultations for prospective adoptive families and profile design services for domestic infant or embryo adoption journeys. This article also discusses our current pricing for our 2025 services.

How to Choose the Best Photos for Your Family’s Adoption Profile

2025-02-06T19:43:42-07:00February 6, 2025|Adoption Advisor, Adoption Outreach, Adoption Process, Adoption Profile, Hoping to Adopt, Learn|

You have made the decision to pursue adoption to grow your family. It may be the first time you have thought about your adoption profile and the process sounds overwhelming. As the Director of Graphic Design at Purl Adoptions for more than 7 years, I have helped hundreds of families put themselves into a booklet that tells their unique story and introduces themselves to expectant families. Being authentic is key. But where to start?: 

Your Family’s Adoption Profile in 10 steps

2024-11-21T16:14:52-07:00November 21, 2024|Adoption Advisor, Adoption Education, Adoption Profile, Hoping to Adopt|

The family profile is one of the most important pieces of your adoption journey. It is, after all, the primary way a prospective adoptive family is chosen by expectant parents considering an adoption plan for their child. From experience, we know it is key to be yourself and to represent your family authentically. But that is often easier said than done! If you are struggling to get your profile started, or if you have presented to many adoption situations without getting picked, here are 10 practical tips to make your family profile more authentic and dynamic: 

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Adoption and Dyslexia

2024-10-11T10:18:35-07:00October 11, 2024|Adoption Education, Adoption is Hard, Adoption Perspectives, Domestic infant adoption, Foster Care, Learn|

What is Dyslexia? October is Dyslexia Awareness Month! Dyslexia is a language-based, specific reading learning disability that disrupts how the brain processes written language, and makes it more difficult to learn to read, write and spell. Dyslexics have trouble breaking down words into letter sounds, which can make learning to ...

The Adoption Home Study Process in Arizona

2025-08-25T11:30:17-07:00August 28, 2024|Adoption Advisor, Adoption Education, Adoption Home Study, Adoption Process, Domestic infant adoption, Hoping to Adopt, Learn, Uncategorized|

Since Purl Adoption Advisory is based in Arizona, we are contacted by a lot of prospective adoptive families interested in domestic infant adoption that live in Arizona. We advise families on the adoption process and beginning the AZ home study process required to adopt a non-relative child. The home study process in Arizona is different from other state's processes as Arizona requires that all Arizona families be certified by the Arizona courts in order to be approved to adopt a child. Arizona also requires that a licensed agency conduct the home study, rather than an independent social worker allowed in some other states. The agency who conducts the home study evaluation and writes up a written home study report will also include a written recommendation to the Arizona court to approve (or disapprove) a family for an adoption certification. Therefore, there is an added step in an Arizona home study process for domestic adoption where they must be certified by a court. This added step can also increase the length of time it takes to become home study approved/certified to adopt in Arizona.  Click here to read more about the home study process in Arizona.

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The Basics of the Domestic Infant Adoption Process

2024-07-09T15:14:58-07:00July 9, 2024|Adoption Education, Adoption is Hard, Adoption Perspectives, Adoption Process, Domestic infant adoption, Hoping to Adopt, Infertility, Learn|

In today’s post, we share the basic steps of the domestic infant adoption process. We outline the essential steps prospective adoptive parents must take to adopt in the US, providing a simple roadmap for navigating this complex journey. In this article, we remind readers that it is crucial to approach this journey with thorough research, emotional readiness, and a commitment to ethical practices, ensuring a smooth and successful adoption experience for the entire adoption triad.

The Journey of Adoptive Breastfeeding: Benefits, Challenges, and Insights

2024-05-29T10:15:49-07:00May 29, 2024|Adoption Education, Adoption is Hard, Adoption Perspectives, Adoption Process, Domestic infant adoption, Hoping to Adopt, Infertility, Learn|

In today's post, Purl Adoption Advisor, Kelcie Grace, delves into adoptive breastfeeding. She explores the complexities of inducing lactation, the challenges and rewards it brings, and offers reputable resources for adoptive parents considering this option. Kelcie Grace acknowledges that adoptive breastfeeding can evoke a range of opinions and emotions from those in the adoption triad. In this article, she reminds readers that it is crucial to approach this journey with professional guidance to safeguard the health and well-being of both the parent and child, as well as considerations and communications with the child’s birth parent. Click here to read more.

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Mother’s Day as an Adoptive Family

2024-05-02T15:32:16-07:00May 2, 2024|Adoption Education, Adoption is Hard, Adoption Perspectives, Domestic infant adoption, Infertility, Learn|

This blog post discusses the emotions for so many surrounding Mother's Day, and specficially how to honor a birth mother surrounding Mother's Day and Birth Mother's Day. This post includes suggestions on cards and gifts to honor a birth mother in domestic adoption on Mother's Day. Click here to read more.

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