Social media has changed just about every aspect of our lives. Adoption is no exception.

Social media has transformed adoption outreach, offering families the chance to build meaningful connections faster than ever before.

Joanna Ivey, Adoptee and owner of Our Chosen Child Adoption Profile Design, digs into the tough stuff, sharing her perspective on why the narratives you create about adoption, expectant parents, siblings and loss matter, and what you can do to change them.

The words you use in your adoption profile matter. This guide to adoption vocabulary highlights why positive adoption language is so important and how it can help you build a profile that feels respectful, authentic, and welcoming.