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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom.Are you considering adopting a child this year? We've got answers to all (or most) of your questions. Join our discussion with Teresa Bernu, the Executive Director at Adoption Center of Illinois. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has worked extensively in the areas of domestic infant adoption, foster care, and guardianship. We will also talk with Steve Valdez, the Chief Operating Officer at Hand in Hand International Adoptions.  He holds a Master of Divinity and an M.A. in Psychology. He's an adopted dad of 5 kids through foster care adoption.In this episode, we discuss:Domestic infant private adoption in the USWhat is the process?What are the reasons that pregnant moms are placing their children for adoption?Matching-Expectant parent choiceThe Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC)Open adoptionSpecial needs of children availableHow long does it take? What factors influence this time?How much does it cost? What factors influence this cost?How do failed matches when an expectant mom decides to parent rather than go through with an adoption plan impact the cost of domestic adoption?Adoption agency and adoption attorneyWhat is the first step prospective adoptive parents should take if they are interested in adopting a baby?Adoptions from foster care in the USWhat is the process?Adopting your foster childAdopting a waiting childWhat are the reasons that children come into foster care in the US?What age and race of child is available for adoption from foster care?Special needs? Trauma, prenatal substance exposureHow long does it take?How much does it cost?What is the first step prospective adoptive parents should take if they are interested in adopting from foster care?International adoptions to the USWhat is the process?What types of special needs do children available for adoption from abroad have?How long does it take? What factors influence this time?How much does it cost? What factors influence this cost?What is the first step prospective adoptive parents should take if they are interested in adopting internationally?Additional resources:Adoptions in the US: How Many? How Much? How Long?Choosing an Adoption Agency or AttorneySupport the showPlease leave us a rating or review. This podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are a national non-profit with the mission to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster & kinship parents and the professionals who support them.Creating a Family brings you the following trauma-informed, expert-based content: Weekly podcasts Weekly articles/blog posts Resource pages on all aspects of family building

Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom.If you are considering domestic infant adoption, you need to listen to this show to better understand the possibility that the expectant mom may change her mind. Our guest is adoption attorney, Lila Bradley, who has practiced law relating to adoption and child welfare law for the past 20 years.In this episode, we discuss:Distinction between failed match and adoption dissolution or sometimes known as disruption.What is the “typical” process for domestic infant adoption whether the adoptive parents are using an adoption agency or an adoption attorney?When do the adoptive parents legally become the baby's parents?When can a mom change her mind and decide to parent the baby?Keep in mind that what prospective adoptive parents see as a “failure” very well may be seen as a “success” by the biological parents.Creating a Family resource: Failed Adoption Matches: How Common? How Costly? How to SurviveWhat are some signs that an adoption match may fail and the mom will decide to parent?When is the most common time for a mom to change her mind and decide to parent?Does it matter what stage of pregnancy the match was made?How often do biological moms change their mind about placing their baby for adoption?Do adoptive parents lose money if the adoption match fails?Suggestions on how adoptive parents can cope when an adoption match falls apart?Do adoption matches with foster children disrupt? Do adoption matches in international adoption disrupt?Do adoptions disrupt after finalization?Resources: Failed Adoption Matches: How Common? How Costly? How to Survive State laws on when expectant parents can change their mind about relinquishing their child for adoption. Children's BureauSupport the Show.Please leave us a rating or review. This podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are a national non-profit with the mission to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster & kinship parents and the professionals who support them.Creating a Family brings you the following trauma-informed, expert-based content: Weekly podcasts Weekly articles/blog posts Resource pages on all aspects of family building

Join Rebecca Gruenspan as she answers questions about choosing the right adoption agencies to work with, explores birth-father rights, offering clarity on their legal roles and emotional impacts, and addresses common fears and myths surrounding open adoption. Discover the unique considerations involved in adopting older children through an intervention, and learn how to approach meetings with expectant moms before delivery with sensitivity and respect. Tune in for insightful discussions and expert advice to support you on your adoption journey. Important Links mentioned in Today's Episode RG Adoption Consulting ⁠RG Adoption Consulting⁠  ⁠⁠"The Adoption Roadmap: The Four-Step Process to Adopting Your Baby in Less Than a Year" By, Rebecca Gruenspan⁠⁠ Chapters: 2:25 - Birth Father Rights 8:36 - Choosing Adoption Agencies 14:14 - Fears around open adoption 15:27 - Adopting older children 17:32 - Meeting with the expectant mom pre-delivery Tune in to The Adoption Roadmap Podcast every Wednesday and Friday mornings. If you like what you hear, I'd appreciate a follow and 5-star rating & review! THANK YOU! For questions about adoption, episode suggestions or to appear as a guest on The Adoption Roadmap Podcast, email⁠⁠⁠⁠support@rgadoptionconsulting.com⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theadoptionroadmap/message

What are the red flags that may alert  that a potential agency may not have the child's or your best interest in mind? Your adoption agency will guide your international adoption, so choose wisely. Dawn highlights some of the red flags to be aware of and Creating a Family has a 3-step process for finding an adoption agency, and we include a list of questions you must ask agencies before you select.  Note that all international adoption agencies must have Hague accreditation to place children in the US.Resources:US Dept of State Complaint RegistryInternational Adoption (Resource Guide)Questions to ask an international adoption agencyThis podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are a national non-profit with the mission to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster & kinship parents and the professionals who support them. Creating a Family brings you the following trauma-informed, expert-based content:Weekly podcastsWeekly articles/blog postsResource pages on all aspects of family buildingPlease leave us a rating or review RateThisPodcast.com/creatingafamilySupport the Show.Please leave us a rating or review RateThisPodcast.com/creatingafamily

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There is one thing that you can do to hurt your chances of being able to adopt a baby in Oregon, and that is exactly what Oregon Adoption Attorney Tabitha Koh is going to share with us in this episode.  She goes over the steps to adopt a baby in Oregon, how to avoid some critical mistakes, and ultimately gives you the roadmap to bring home your baby through private adoption. Listen to this episode next, The adoption profile you need:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1693618/14417229Learn From Me:Join The Adoption Community: www.facebook.com/groups/myadoptioncoachDetermine What Type Of Adoption Is Right For You:  www.myadoptioncoach.com/quiz Pick The Right Adoption Agency: www.myadoptioncoach.com/interviewguide Pass Your Home Study: www.myadoptioncoach.com/homestudy Learn To Adopt: www.myadoptioncoach.com/formula Create/Share Your Adoption Profile: www.myadoptioncoach.com/profiletraining 

Working with a nonprofit adoption agency can provide cost savings to people hoping to adopt a baby in the United States, but sometimes that can result in your adoption process taking longer because a big factor in the overall speed of the adoption process is how many potential birth families your adoption profile can be shown to in a specific period of time.  Working with a multi-state adoption agency which is also a nonprofit organization is a different story because they could potentially share your adoption profile with a larger group of people.  In this episode, we are talking with a nonprofit adoption agency that also serves multiple states so you can get a better understanding of how they help people bring home their babies. Learn From Me:Join The Free Training: www.myadoptioncoach.com/training Join The Adoption Community: www.facebook.com/groups/myadoptioncoachDetermine What Type Of Adoption Is Right For You:  www.myadoptioncoach.com/quiz 

Finding the right adoption partner when you are starting your adoption journey is critical to your ability to adopt a baby in the United States.  Your adoption partner might be your home study provider, your adoption agency, adoption attorney, or adoption profile expert. It is important that you find someone who you can trust and ask questions about the adoption process so that you are making informed decisions. Today we are having a conversation with a social worker who would provide home study approval to those hoping to adopt.  She is sharing adoption stories from the state of Connecticut with us so that you can learn more about adopting a baby.Learn From Me:Join The Free Training: www.myadoptioncoach.com/training Join The Adoption Community: www.facebook.com/groups/myadoptioncoachDetermine What Type Of Adoption Is Right For You:  www.myadoptioncoach.com/quiz 

If you want to adopt a baby in Indiana, you need to check out this conversation with Vicky from a non-profit adoption agency in Indiana.  They have a budget-friendly sliding scale approach to adoption, which can help you save tremendous money on your adoption while supporting your birth families within the boundaries of the law in Indiana.  Learn From Me:Join The Adoption Community: www.facebook.com/groups/myadoptioncoachDetermine What Type Of Adoption Is Right For You:  www.myadoptioncoach.com/quiz Pick The Right Adoption Agency: www.myadoptioncoach.com/interviewguide Pass Your Home Study: www.myadoptioncoach.com/homestudy Learn To Adopt: www.myadoptioncoach.com/formula Create/Share Your Adoption Profile: www.myadoptioncoach.com/profiletraining 

Get ready to learn valuable tips and tricks that will streamline the process, making it easier than ever to create an adoption profile that stands out from the crowd. With our proven strategies, you'll be able to present your unique qualities, experiences, and aspirations in a compelling way that resonates with potential birth parents.Join us as we break down the essential elements of an effective adoption profile. From crafting a captivating introduction to showcasing your genuine personality, we will guide you through each step, ensuring that your profile highlights the best version of you.Discover how to organize your information, choose the most impactful photos, and write engaging narratives that showcase your love, commitment, and readiness to embrace parenthood. We will also share expert advice on what to include and what to avoid, helping you create an honest, heartfelt, and credible adoption profile that captures your attention.By the end of this video, you'll have a clear understanding of the simplified steps to create an adoption profile efficiently. Our goal is to equip you with the tools and knowledge needed to navigate this crucial part of the adoption journey with confidence and success.Check this episode next: 7 adoption Profile Types: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1693618/14361022Learn From Me:Join The Free Training: www.myadoptioncoach.com/training Join The Adoption Community: www.facebook.com/groups/myadoptioncoachDetermine What Type Of Adoption Is Right For You:  www.myadoptioncoach.com/quiz Join us at our next free training. Here is the link where you can grab your spot: http://www.myadoptioncoach.com/training

Adoption law in North Carolina is best left to a trusted adoption attorney.  They will walk you through the ins and outs of bringing home your baby through private adoption.  Check out my conversation with Kelley Dempsey, and adoption attorney in North Carolina.  She walks us through the adoption process and gives us an overview of the adoption law in her state.Learn From Me:Join The Adoption Community: www.facebook.com/groups/myadoptioncoachDetermine What Type Of Adoption Is Right For You:  www.myadoptioncoach.com/quiz Pick The Right Adoption Agency: www.myadoptioncoach.com/interviewguide Pass Your Home Study: www.myadoptioncoach.com/homestudy Learn To Adopt: www.myadoptioncoach.com/formula Create/Share Your Adoption Profile: www.myadoptioncoach.com/profiletraining  Join our Facebook Group here: www.facebook.com/groups/myadoptioncoach

Today in "Adoption Diaries" Annie & Caitlin explore a crucial aspect of the adoption journey - the process of selecting the right partnership with a consultant, agency, or lawyer.  This episode will offer practical strategies and invaluable insights to guide adoptive parents through this important decision-making phase.  Discover the key factors to consider, questions to ask, and red flags to be aware of when connecting with adoption professionals.  We will discuss the importance of finding the right fit for your unique needs, ensuring that you embark on your adoption journey with confidence. Whether you're just starting your adoption journey or reevaluating your path this episode will provide you with essential tips for making informed decisions that align with your story! 

Adoption attorneys play a vital role in the adoption process, but that doesn't mean they are perfect.  This week, Tim, an adoption attorney in Colorado, gives us some important lessons to watch out for in the adoption process and tips to save money when choosing your adoption agency.  He also gives us an overview of the adoption law in Colorado. Learn From Me:Join The Adoption Community: www.facebook.com/groups/myadoptioncoachDetermine What Type Of Adoption Is Right For You:  www.myadoptioncoach.com/quiz Pick The Right Adoption Agency: www.myadoptioncoach.com/interviewguide Pass Your Home Study: www.myadoptioncoach.com/homestudy Learn To Adopt: www.myadoptioncoach.com/formula Create/Share Your Adoption Profile: www.myadoptioncoach.com/profiletraining  Join our Facebook Group here: www.facebook.com/groups/myadoptioncoach

Are you considering adopting this year? Don't miss this podcast on how to adopt in 2024. Our guests are Teresa Bernu, the Associate Director at the Adoption Center of Illinois, and Steve Valdez, the Chief Operating Officer at Hand in Hand International Adoptions. Teresa Bernu has over 13 years of experience in the child welfare field, dealing with a wide range of cases, including domestic infant adoption, foster care, and guardianship. Steve Valdez holds a B.A. in Public Relations, a Master of Divinity, and an M.A. in Psychology. He's an adopted dad of 5 kids through foster care adoption.In this episode, we cover:Domestic infant private adoption in the USWhat is the process?What are the reasons that pregnant moms are placing their child?Open adoptionExpectant parent choiceSpecial needs of children availableHow long does it take? What factors influence this time?How much does it cost? What factors influence this cost?Adoption agency and adoption attorneyWhat is the first step prospective adoptive parents should take if they are interested in adopting a baby?Adoptions from foster care in the USWhat is the process?Adopting your foster childAdopting a waiting childWhat are the reasons that children come into foster care in the US?What age and race of child is available for adoption from foster care?Special needs?How long does it take?How much does it cost?What is the first step prospective adoptive parents should take if they are interested in adopting from foster care?International adoptions to the US What is the process?What types of special needs do children available for adoption from abroad have?How long does it take? What factors influence this time?How much does it cost? What factors influence this cost?What is the first step prospective adoptive parents should take if they are interested in adopting internationally?Additional resources:Adoptions in the US: How Many? How Much? How Long?Choosing an Adoption Agency or Attorney This podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are a national non-profit with the mission to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster & kinship parents and the professionals who support them. Creating a Family brings you the following trauma-informed, expert-based content:Weekly podcastsWeekly articles/blog postsResource pages on all aspects of family buildingPlease leave us a rating or review RateThisPodcast.com/creatingafamilySupport the showPlease leave us a rating or review RateThisPodcast.com/creatingafamily

There is a pattern to follow in your adoption profile that will help you match your adoption more quickly.  And it doesn't matter if you use an adoption profile book, profile website, or profile video you need to follow this pattern in each one.  My clients match in less than one year following this particular formula, even if they are working with an adoption agency, adoption consultant, or self-matching their adoption!Learn From Me:Join The Adoption Community: www.facebook.com/groups/myadoptioncoachDetermine What Type Of Adoption Is Right For You:  www.myadoptioncoach.com/quiz Pick The Right Adoption Agency: www.myadoptioncoach.com/interviewguide Pass Your Home Study: www.myadoptioncoach.com/homestudy Learn To Adopt: www.myadoptioncoach.com/formula Create/Share Your Adoption Profile: www.myadoptioncoach.com/profiletrainingListen to Sarah and Mark's story: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1693618/13352268 Join our Facebook Group here: www.facebook.com/groups/myadoptioncoach

Adoption can be confusing and difficult if you have never adopted a baby.  Having someone teach you how to adopt, answer all your questions, and help you create an emotional connection with expectant parents will not only make your adoption journey faster but also less difficult because you will have a trusted partner to help guide you through the adoption process.   That is the role of an adoption coach.  They don't match you or provide legal advice. Instead, they help you understand the journey ahead. Learn From Me:Join The Adoption Community: www.facebook.com/groups/myadoptioncoachDetermine What Type Of Adoption Is Right For You:  www.myadoptioncoach.com/quiz Pick The Right Partner: www.myadoptioncoach.com/interviewguide Pass Your Home Study: www.myadoptioncoach.com/homestudy Learn To Adopt: www.myadoptioncoach.com/formula Create/Share Your Adoption Profile: www.myadoptioncoach.com/profiletraining Join our Facebook Group here: www.facebook.com/groups/myadoptioncoach

Adopting a baby can be very difficult and expensive, with the cost ranging from $5,000 - $70,000. In comparison, adopting an embryo can cost about $15,000 plus your pregnancy expenses.  If you can be the gestational carrier for your baby, you could save yourself tens of thousands of dollars in the adoption process. Learn From Me:Join The Adoption Community: www.facebook.com/groups/myadoptioncoachDetermine What Type Of Adoption Is Right For You:  www.myadoptioncoach.com/quiz Pick The Right Partner: www.myadoptioncoach.com/interviewguide Pass Your Home Study: www.myadoptioncoach.com/homestudy Learn To Adopt: www.myadoptioncoach.com/formula Create/Share Your Adoption Profile: www.myadoptioncoach.com/profiletraining  Join our Facebook Group here: www.facebook.com/groups/myadoptioncoach

An adoption consultant teaches families how to adopt, helps them create their adoption profile, and helps them match faster by sharing their profiles with multiple adoption agencies at one time. Working with an adoption consultant can help you adopt faster if you pick the right partner and have an adoption profile that creates an emotional connection with an expectant family. Learn From Me:Join The Adoption Community: www.facebook.com/groups/myadoptioncoachDetermine What Type Of Adoption Is Right For You:  www.myadoptioncoach.com/quiz Pick The Right Partner: www.myadoptioncoach.com/interviewguide Pass Your Home Study: www.myadoptioncoach.com/homestudy Learn To Adopt: www.myadoptioncoach.com/formula Create/Share Your Adoption Profile: www.myadoptioncoach.com/profiletraining Join our Facebook Group here: www.facebook.com/groups/myadoptioncoach

Deciding to adopt a baby with an adoption agency isn't a guarantee of successful adoption.  Picking the wrong adoption agency could result in you wasting tens of thousands of dollars and waiting for years to bring home your baby.  There are three key things you need to do to be successful in trying to adopt a baby through an adoption agency.  Ensure they have the right ratio of opportunities to hopeful adoptive parents; your communication styles need to align, and make an emotional connection with expectant parents through your adoption profile.Learn From Me:Join The Adoption Community: www.facebook.com/groups/myadoptioncoachDetermine What Type Of Adoption Is Right For You:  www.myadoptioncoach.com/quiz Pick The Right Partner: www.myadoptioncoach.com/interviewguide Pass Your Home Study: www.myadoptioncoach.com/homestudy Learn To Adopt: www.myadoptioncoach.com/formula Create/Share Your Adoption Profile: www.myadoptioncoach.com/profiletraining  Join our Facebook Group here: www.facebook.com/groups/myadoptioncoach

These common adoption agency mistakes are easy to avoid, yet I see hopeful adoptive families making them daily.  Things as simple as having an adoption profile that makes an emotional connection, ensuring that you are a good partner to your adoption agency, and not sharing your adoption profile yourself can really put your adoption at risk without even realizing it!  Check out this episode to learn more mistakes you can avoid when working with an adoption agency.Free Training/Work With Me:Join The Adoption Community: www.facebook.com/groups/myadoptioncoachDetermine What Type Of Adoption Is Right For You:  www.myadoptioncoach.com/pathwayLearn To Adopt: www.myadoptioncoach.com/programCreate/Share Your Adoption Profile: www.myadoptioncoach.com/profiletraining  Join our Facebook Group here: www.facebook.com/groups/myadoptioncoach

Want to adopt a baby without an adoption agency? I can promise you it's possible because I've helped dozens of families do it. I've created the Adoption Matching Formula to break down exactly how to navigate adoption law, create an impactful adoption profile, and build strong relationships with birth parents without an agency.Free Training/Work With Me:Join The Adoption Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/myadoptioncoachDetermine What Type Of Adoption Is Right For You:  https://www.myadoptioncoach.com/pathwayLearn To Adopt: https://www.myadoptioncoach.com/programCreate/Share Your Adoption Profile: https://www.myadoptioncoach.com/profiletraining Join our Facebook Group here: www.facebook.com/groups/myadoptioncoach

When you are trying to adopt a baby it can feel overwhelming and confusing to know what to do or not to do so you can get picked by an expectant parent.  

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 3, Ep 221; Adoption News and Updates News Matters- On June 15, 2023, the Supreme Court upheld the circuit court's conclusion that Congress' power to legislate Indian affairs is well-established and broad; therefore, the ICWA “is consistent with Congress' power under Article I of the Constitution.”  Update Matters-  Learn about the latest adoption trends and what has changed.

On today's program, a Christian college group, Chi Alpha, which is associated with the Assemblies of God and operates on 60 campuses, is under scrutiny because some of its leaders sexually abused students. We'll have important details. And a Christian adoption agency in New York has won important religious liberty protections that will allow it to continue to place children only in families with one-man, one-woman marriages. We begin today with a strange story from right here in North Carolina. Southern Baptists have been dogged by leadership scandals for years. Now they have a different kind of abuse scandal on their hands. A Baptist leader in North Carolina resigned this week after he and his wife were charged earlier this month with three counts of felony animal cruelty and a misdemeanor offense of communicating threats. The producers for today's program are Rich Roszel and Jeff McIntosh.  We get database and other technical support from Stephen DuBarry, Emily Kern, Rod Pitzer, and Casey Sudduth. Writers who contributed to today's program include Eric Obernauer, Anne Stych, Kim Roberts, Yonat Shimron, and Rod Pitzer. Special thanks to The NonProfit Times for contributing material for this week's podcast. Until next time, may God bless you.

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Today - Sun health reporter John Ingold talks with his colleague Jennifer Brown, who recently wrote about an unusual -- and increasingly popular -- kind of adoption agency operating in Colorado.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our guest on this episode is: Jeanette Yoffe, M.A, M.F.T Director at Yoffe Therapy: Child, Teen, Adult, and Family Clinician Areas of Expertise: Foster Care Adoption Competent Trauma/PTSD Self-esteem Social and communication skills Reunion Support Anxiety, Depression, Stress management Adoptee, Foster Care Personal Experience Jeanette Yoffe, M.A., M.F.T. earned her Master's in Clinical Psychology, specializing in adoption and foster care, from Antioch University in June of 2002. She treats children, teens, and adults with serious psychological problems secondary to histories of abuse, neglect, adoption, and /or multiple foster care placements. She has specialized for the past 20 years in the treatment of children and teens who manifest serious deficits in their emotional, cognitive, and behavioral development. ​​ She is the Founder of Celia Center Inc, a non-profit organization in Los Angeles supporting all members of the foster care and adoption constellation which includes birth parents, foster youth, adoptees, foster and adoptive parents as well as professionals working in the field. ​ She is also the Clinical Director of Yoffe Therapy Inc. A mental health center in Los Angeles provides services to families, children, teens, and adults connected by foster care and adoption. Learn more here. ​ Jeanette's desire to become a therapist with a special focus on adoption and foster care issues derived from her own experience of being adopted and moving through the foster care system. Her personal experience has informed her education and provided insight into the unique stresses involved with these issues. She is also Court Appointed Reunification Expert for Los Angeles Superior Court in cases involving children at risk for separation. ​ In 2019 she published a one-woman show she performed back in 2000 titled "What's Your Name, Who's Your Daddy?" now available on Amazon and is recorded on Audible. This is a great resource for families, support groups, and agencies, to listen and understand the child's point of view about growing up in foster care and adoption. ​ During her five years as a professional social worker and therapist at Southern California Foster Care and Adoption Agency, Jeanette developed a series of groundbreaking interventions for working with foster and adopted children and presented creative workshops for parents as well as therapists and social workers in Los Angeles. Her first training was at the 2005 Child Welfare League Conference and the 2012 DCFS Conference. She was encouraged and inspired to publish her first mental health book of interventions titled, GROUNDBREAKING INTERVENTIONS: WORKING WITH TRAUMATIZED CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION. This book contains structured treatment activities, the goals of treatment, materials needed, and a “how-to approach” for each methodology. A must-have intervention book for all professionals and parents working with children in foster care and adoption! Ways to reach her: Support Groups CeliaCenter.org Website: YoffeTherapy.com YouTube: Youtube.com/@Jeanette-icallySpeaking Connect with us! joshandkristy.com

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Episode 3-219 Substance Use During Pregnancy Some pregnant women use drugs during their pregnancy.  Drug exposure prenatally in adoption situations may cause concern and anxiety for hopeful adoptive parents.  Learning more will help us understand and be able to make well-informed decisions. Every year, at least once on this podcast we like to look at the current research and dicuss any changes we have seen over the past year.  We are not a medical facility, nor are we medical professionals, so this podcast is to discuss the available research and what we have seen as professionals in the adoption world. Listen.  Learn.  Love.

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 3, Episode 218; A Difficult First Step  Building Arizona Families and AZ Pregnancy Help is an Adoption Agency in Arizona.  We are an adoption center where we help build families.  When pregnat women contact us and want to make an adoption plan, we understand that the first meeting can be a very emotional step.  Since we are a private adoption agency, we go the extra mile to make our new clients feel as supported as possible. Our adoption office is located in Phoenix, Arizona.  We are located off of a major highway and we take pride that in our office we have a non-perishable food pantry and a maternity clothing closet.  Our goal is to be a resource for women making an adoption plan.   Listen.  Learn.  Love.

 Slam the Gavel welcomes John Sullivan back to the podcast. He was last on the podcast January 2nd, 2023 Season 4, Episode 2. John is from Holland, Michigan with a story about CPS "workers," that have falsified court documents against him. However, court system employees in Holland, Michigan allowed this to happen.     Cps workers had a two-year investigation against John's children's Mother  and numerous CPS agencies from other counties have ties in Michigan also. John was never living with the Mother nor where they ever married, so all of the sudden John has CPS at his door they day they took the kids away from their Mother on May 20th, 2022.    This was the first time ever knowing anything about the whole investigation about the children's Mother and  the CPS "workers" tell John that his children were homeless and living in the streets with their Mother. John was never contacted throughout any of this when they showed up on May 20th, 2022, saying they took the children and placed them in two Foster Care homes.      Now CPS has placed the same charges on him as the Mother and now John pays Child Support on his children that should be with him in the first place.     The Child Support comes out John's Disability check every month and CPS tells him nobody could find him and nobody knew who John was. John had asked the worker that day why was he was NEVER CONTACTED by anyone. He  was told he was not able to be found.      However, John did get a phone call from Demitris Sterling regarding the "little" podcast John and I did on January 2nd, 2023 and this upset him and that he should cooperate with Ottawa County. John is also receiving court documents signed in either pen and pencil and no signatures as well as other cases involving other fathers. How can this be and shouldn't other father's names be CONFIDENTIAL?     Now John has learned his children are at Bethany Christian Services which is an adoption agency, where John is also paying approximately $400.00/month in child support and is being told that they are holding the money until someone adopts them and then those monies will be released to whoever has his children.     Even Judge Mark Feyen had John's 14 year old daughter in the court room to listen to the proceedings when most judges will not have a child in their courtroom to hear disturbing allegations.    No one is helping John, as he has reached out to news agencies, the Governor and NAACP. No one will help him get his children back where they belong with John in the FIRST PLACE and John openly blames the caseworker Elizabeth Muyskens for this whole disaster. NONE OF THIS SHOULD HAVE HAPPENED IN THE FIRST PLACE. If this can happen to John Sullivan, it can happen to ANYONE.To Reach John: js11365@gmail.comSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/Support the showSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/

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The fatal compromise committed by Christian adoption agencies like Bethany Services results in tragic, tragic consequences. Shall we use the Scriptures to determine the ethical right and wrong and the significance of some lapse in character . . . or would we need the Regnerus study to inform our position on homosexual adoption?

The fatal compromise committed by Christian adoption agencies like Bethany Services results in tragic, tragic consequences. Shall we use the Scriptures to determine the ethical right and wrong and the significance of some lapse in character . . . or would we need the Regnerus study to inform our position on homosexual adoption--

The fatal compromise committed by Christian adoption agencies like Bethany Services result in tragic, tragic consequences. Shall we use the Scriptures to determine the ethical right and wrong and the significance of some lapse in character. . . or would we need the Regnerus study to inform our position on Homosexuals adoption---This program includes---1. The World View in 5 Minutes with Adam McManus -Minnesota Rep- Put tampons in boys' bathrooms, White House press secretary loses cool over classified documents, Three men acquitted of assaulting a Christian Egyptian woman---2. Generations with Kevin Swanson

A new MP3 sermon from Generations Radio is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Fatal Compromise for Christian Adoption Agency - Tragic Tragic Tragic Subtitle: Christian Adoption Agency Fail Speaker: Kevin Swanson Broadcaster: Generations Radio Event: Radio Broadcast Date: 1/20/2023 Length: 29 min.

Are you thinking about adopting this year? You don't want to miss this discussion of how to adopt and current trends in private infant adoption, foster care adoption, and international adoption. Our guests are Chris Peszka, MSW, Regional and District Supervisor at Adoptions From The Heart Adoption Agency, and Robin Sizemore, Executive Director of Hopscotch Adoptions.In this episode, we cover: Domestic infant private adoption in the USWhat is the process?What are the reasons that pregnant moms are placing their child?Open adoptionExpectant parent choiceSpecial needs of children availableHow long does it take? What factors influence this time?How much does it cost? What factors influence this cost?Adoption agency and adoption attorneyWhat is the first step prospective adoptive parents should take if they are interested in adopting a baby?Adoptions from foster care in the USWhat is the process?Adopting your foster childAdopting a waiting childWhat are the reasons that children are available for adoption from foster care in the US?What age and race of child is available for adoption from foster care?Special needs?How long does it take?How much does it cost?What is the first step prospective adoptive parents should take if they are interested in adopting from foster care?International adoptions to the USWhat is the process?What type of children are available for adoption from abroad?How long does it take? What factors influence this time?How much does it cost? What factors influence this cost?What is the first step prospective adoptive parents should take if they are interested in adopting internationally?What are some of the shifts in adoption in the last 5 or so years?What are some of the changes anticipated for 2023 and beyond?Additional resources:Adoptions in the US: How Many? How Much? How Long?Choosing an Adoption Agency or AttorneyThis podcast is produced  by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are a national non-profit with the mission to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster & kinship parents and the professionals who support them. Creating a Family brings you the following trauma-informed, expert-based content:Weekly podcastsWeekly articles/blog postsResource pages on all aspects of family buildingPlease leave us a rating or review RateThisPodcast.com/creatingafamilySupport the showDo you want more expert-based information? Check out our free resources at CreatingaFamily.org.

“Tricia, honey, can you please bring some juice for Mr. Layne?” Ms. Nicolene's eyes twinkled as she smiled at me. Mr. Layne, a short, balding, middle aged man, in a worn out three piece suit, was sent by the Adoption Agency and worked on behalf of Social Services. “Sure, Ms. Nicolene.” I exited the living room and returned shortly with a glass of juice, which I handed to Mr. Layne. “Thank you, dear.” In one gulp, Mr Layne finished the juice and placed it on the centre table in front of him. "So, Mrs. Fraser, as you were telling me about the home improvement project?"Ms. Nicolene told Mr. Layne she received the cheque and she'll be heading to the bank the next day to get the process started. Ms. Nicolene wasn't all she was cracked up to be, nor was her husband, Mr. Jack. Don't believe me? Keep watching and you'll see how they made my life a living hell. When Mr. and Mrs. Fraser signed up to be foster parents, one stipulation was made very clear by the agency, they must renovate their home. With leaking occurring throughout the house and floor board groaning when you walked on them was deemed hazardous by the agency. However, with the system crammed to capacity they had no choice but to hand me over to the Frasers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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There are so many things that can be discouraging about the private adoption process.  Everything from getting approved to adopt a baby, to paying for your adoption, getting home study approved and how long the process takes to adopt a baby can leave you feeling frustrated, angry, and likely confused.  This is why most hopeful adoptive parents end up using an adoption agency.  In today's episode I am going to share with you the one thing that can help you match your adoption faster if you are working with an adoption agency. #privateadoption #selfmatchadoption #myadoptioncoacYouTube:https://youtu.be/7qgquroDNbcBlog Post:https://www.myadoptioncoach.com/blogPodcast: https://www.myadoptioncoach.com/listenFree Guides:Join our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/myadoptioncoachPicking the right adoption path for your family: https://www.myadoptioncoach.com/startLearn what self-matching is: https://www.myadoptioncoach.com/selfmatchhelpLearn what an adoption profile is and how it can help you match faster: https://www.myadoptioncoach.com/profilehelpWork With Me:Need help to create, edit or share your adoption profile? Let's work together! https://www.myadoptioncoach.com/profileWant to learn how to self-match your adoption?  Get the step-by-step process with The Ultimate Guide To Self-Match Your Adoption: https://www.myadoptioncoach.com/ultimateguideWant to use social media ads to self-match your adoption?  Get the step-by-step process https://www.myadoptioncoach.com/ads101 Join our Facebook Group here: www.facebook.com/groups/myadoptioncoach

If you are working with an adoption agency, you might miss out on one thing you must consider self-matching your adoption.  I know that might sound counterintuitive, but this one step could make a difference in the overall speed of your private adoption.  Today I will walk you through how to make this work so that you can match faster and make the most of your investment with your adoption agency.Learn About The Private Adoption Process:Join our free community: www.facebook.com/groups/myadoptioncoachPicking the right adoption path for your family: www.myadoptioncoach.com/startWork With An Adoption Profile Expert:Need help to create, edit or share your adoption profile? Let's work together! www.myadoptioncoach.com/profileWant to meet with me 1:1 to get your questions answered? Book a call here: www.myadoptioncoach.com/questionWant to use social media ads to self-match your adoption?  Get the step-by-step process www.myadoptioncoach.com/ads101Join The Adoption Profile Contest: https://www.myadoptioncoach.com/contest

Once you have decided to adopt a baby using an adoption agency, you then have to pick which adoption agency is the right fit.  Working with an adoption agency is a significant financial investment, so you want to make sure you have chosen the right one so you can be wise with your time and money investments in the adoption process.  Today's episode will walk you through how to choose the right adoption agency.  Learn About The Private Adoption Process:Join our free community: www.facebook.com/groups/myadoptioncoachPicking the right adoption path for your family: www.myadoptioncoach.com/startWork With An Adoption Profile Expert:Need help to create, edit or share your adoption profile? Let's work together! www.myadoptioncoach.com/profileWant to meet with me 1:1 to get your questions answered? Book a call here: www.myadoptioncoach.com/questionWant to use social media ads to self-match your adoption?  Get the step-by-step process www.myadoptioncoach.com/ads101Join The Adoption Profile Contest: https://www.myadoptioncoach.com/contest

Picking which adoption agency is the right one for your family can feel very daunting, especially if you are a first-time hopeful adoptive family.  Every adoption agency operates differently and seems to have a different language all to itself.  Today I am sharing 7 things to look for when you are choosing your private domestic adoption agency. Get your seat to the free profile training: www.myadoptioncoach.com/profiletrainingYouTube:www.myadoptioncoach.com/watchBlog Post:www.myadoptioncoach.com/blogPodcast: www.myadoptioncoach.com/listenFree Guides:Join our community: www.facebook.com/groups/myadoptioncoachPicking the right adoption path for your family: www.myadoptioncoach.com/startLearn what self-matching is: www.myadoptioncoach.com/selfmatchhelpLearn what an adoption profile is and how it can help you match faster: www.myadoptioncoach.com/profilehelpWork With Me:Need help to create, edit or share your adoption profile? Then check out The Adoption Profile Masterclass: www.myadoptioncoach.com/profileWant to learn how to self-match your adoption?  You get the step-by-step process inside The Adoption Profile Masterclass: www.myadoptioncoach.com/profileNot sure what program is right for you, schedule a free call: www.myadoptioncoach.com/callJoin The Adoption Profile Contest: https://www.myadoptioncoach.com/contest

Self-Matching Adoption Profiles can be incredibly confusing to create.  What do you say, where do you share it, and how to make sure people are seeing it if they are considering placing their child for adoption.  Not to mention how do you make your adoption profile stand out from the sea of hopeful adoptive families.  Today we are going to talk about the most common adoption profile mistakes hopeful adoptive families make when they are self-matching and how to avoid them. Get your seat to the free profile training: www.myadoptioncoach.com/profiletrainingYouTube:www.myadoptioncoach.com/watchBlog Post:www.myadoptioncoach.com/blogPodcast: www.myadoptioncoach.com/listenFree Guides:Join our community: www.facebook.com/groups/myadoptioncoachPicking the right adoption path for your family: www.myadoptioncoach.com/startLearn what self-matching is: www.myadoptioncoach.com/selfmatchhelpLearn what an adoption profile is and how it can help you match faster: www.myadoptioncoach.com/profilehelpWork With Me:Need help to create, edit or share your adoption profile? Then check out The Adoption Profile Masterclass: www.myadoptioncoach.com/profileNot sure what program is right for you, schedule a free call: www.myadoptioncoach.com/callJoin The Adoption Profile Contest: https://www.myadoptioncoach.com/contest

Nephew takes it to the limit again. 2 year old Clarence is being taken from his father. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.