What is a Birthmother Letter?
It is a letter of introduction you write to potential birthmothers which represents your lifestyle. It typically addresses who you are as individual(s), your hobbies and interests, what you hope to offer to a child, and why you want to adopt. It will either include color photographs attached and/or incorporated within. As a contracted client of Adoption Consultants, Inc., the office will provide you with guidelines in order to create your letter, and will help you finalize it. Your letter is a very important and integral part of the adoption process, as it will serve as your initial introduction to a birthmother.
Adoptive parents are asked to write a letter to birthmothers. In this letter they will tell you about themselves, their interests, hobbies, careers, families, faith, etc. The letters also include pictures. Adoptive parents traditionally gave these letters to their adoption agency to present to birthmothers pursuing adoption. With the increased usage of the Internet, adoptive parents are now choosing to also place their birthparent letters on the web. This allows potential birthparents to review letters when and where it is convenient for them. Also, the Internet allows birthparents to make their initial first contact via email if desired. This is sometimes an easier way to take that initial step.
