CREATINGAN INTRODUCTIONS BOOK
GROW YOUR FAMILY THROUGH ADOPTION
CREATINGAN INTRODUCTIONS BOOK
CONTENTS
Front Cover
Title: Choose a welcoming title like "Welcome to Our Family!" or something similar that feels warm and inviting.
Image: Include a photo of the child(ren) to personalise the cover. This helps the child(ren) immediately recognise that the book is about them
Additional Message: If possible, add the child(ren)’s name(s) to the front cover to make it even more personalised. For example, "Welcome to Our Family, [Child’s Name]!"
Section 1: "Our Family"
Image: A simple, friendly photo of yourselves, possibly a selfie. Ensure the photo is clear, with no sunglasses or hats, and minimal distractions in the background.
Additional Message: Provide a brief introduction for each family member. For instance, "I’m Daddy, and I love riding my bike and baking bread" This helps the child(ren) start to learn about you in a relatable way
Images: Include pictures of any pets, each with a dedicated space Accompany these images with fun facts about the pets For example, "This is Max, a Jack Russell who loves belly rubs." This helps the child(ren) feel more connected to the household pets and can create excitement about meeting them.
Section 2: “Our Home”
Image: A clear photo of your house from the outside. This sets the scene for where the child(ren) will be living.
Additional Message: Introduce the house with a welcoming message. For example, "Hi [Child’s Name], this is the house where we’ll live together Shall we take a look inside?"
Images: Include photos of key rooms such as the living room, kitchen, garden, bathroom, and the child(ren)’s new bedroom
Additional Message: Describe each room in a fun, inviting way, and talk about daily activities that will happen there. For instance, "This is the kitchen where we start our day with breakfast. Daddy loves toast in the morning! We also make all our favourite meals here, like spaghetti Bolognese and roast dinners." For the garden, you could say, "This is the garden where we love to play games like catch and have barbeques in the summertime." In the bathroom, you might add, "After a busy day, this is where we brush our teeth and have a bath before getting ready for bed" Finally, for the bedroom, "This is your new bedroom, where you can keep all your clothes and toys, and we can read bedtime stories together"
Section 3: “All the Special People in Our Family”
Images: Include simple photos of close family members, ideally taken in small family groups. Avoid too many people in one photo to keep it clear and focused.
Additional Message: Provide a short bio for each family unit. For example, "This is Nanny and Grandad. Nanny loves walking their dog Billie, and Grandad loves gardening." This helps the child(ren) get to know the wider family members they will meet.
Section 4: “Fun Things We Love to Do”
Images: Show photos of you participating in your favourite hobbies and interests, such as baking, gardening, riding a bike, or playing sports.
Additional Message: Describe each activity and how you can involve the child(ren). For example, "This is Daddy riding his bike, and he can’t wait to ride with you!" This encourages the child(ren) to look forward to shared activities
Section 5: “Our Adventures Together”
Additional Message: Leave several blank pages with a message like, "These pages are for pictures of our adventures together." This creates space for future memories and helps the child(ren) see the book as an ongoing story of your life together.
Hints and Tips:
Use the child(ren)’s names frequently to make the book feel specifically for them. If you’re giving a special toy to the child(ren), introduce it early in the book Include the toy in photos of different rooms, such as the toy at the dinner table or tucked up in bed, to make it feel like a familiar friend
Ask the social worker or foster carer about the child(ren)’s favourite activities and foods, and incorporate these details into the book. For sibling groups, consider creating identical books with slight personalisation for each child, but keep the overall content the same to avoid any feelings of exclusion.
