The Family Profile

During the home study process the applicant(s) will be creating a family profile which will be shared with birthparents as they decide which family is best suited to parent their baby. Birth parents often have an idea of the type of family they would feel comfortable placing their child with, and the profile allows the birth parents to learn about the family and their desire to parent a child. Based on the desired criteria of the birthparents the agency will provide the birthparents with several family profiles. Birth parents will then select the family they would like to meet and consider as adoptive parents for their child.

Your family profile should be original and creative, and provide a good representation of your family. Your profile should include your first names, but no other identifying information such as surnames, addresses or telephone numbers. Please be sure to include a collection of recent, casual, close-up, and colorful family photographs, a Dear Birthparent’ letter, and submit eight (8) profiles to the agency, not to exceed 9 X 12 inches in size. The Wyoming Children’s Society has several examples of effective profiles we can share with you to guide you creating your unique profile.