Podcasts about adoption support

In this kickoff to National Adoption Month, host Brian Mavis sits down with his cohosts (and adoptive parents) Courtney and Travis to discuss the real-world challenges and beauty of adoption. Together they unpack common myths about adoption, share their own powerful stories—from fostering to international adoption—and explore the ethical and emotional complexities that come with saying “yes” to a child.Key topics covered:Their family stories: international adoption, adoption through foster care, and breaking “birth order”The biggest myths about adoption—cost, home ownership, and who's eligibleWhy “foster to adopt” isn't the right mindsetThe ethical advantages of adoption through foster careThe “marriage of adoption” and the lifelong commitment it representsWhat support (and lack thereof) adoptive families can expectThe I Belong Project and how it's helping connect waiting kids with forever familiesPractical, heartfelt advice for those considering adoptionWhether you're just exploring adoption or already in the process, this episode offers honest insight, encouragement, and direction from those who've lived it.Resources MentionedAmerica's Kids Belong – www.americaskidsbelong.orgLearn more about the I Belong Project and watch videos of kids waiting for adoptionExplore “The Fostering Front Door” to learn about ways to get involved

In this episode of The Adoption Roadmap Podcast, Part 2, Dr. Tony Hynes (author of The Son with Two Moms and training specialist at the Center for Adoption Support and Education) goes deeper on what adoptive parents must understand about race, language, and true openness. We unpack the Multiethnic Placement Act (MEPA) and its real-world ripple effects, why “love is enough” and colorblind approaches fail kids, and practical ways white adoptive parents can prepare to raise Black children well. Tony explains why the language we use (interracial vs. transracial) shapes outcomes, how faith communities can unintentionally reinforce colorblindness, and concrete steps to keep teens close—even when they roll their eyes. We close with what a truly healthy open adoption looks like beyond visits: ongoing, courageous conversations, shared history, and permission for your child to love all of their family.Important Links• RG Adoption Consulting → https://rgadoptionconsulting.com• Book a 30-Minute Consult → https://rgadoptionconsulting.com/contact• The Son with Two Moms by Tony Hynes• Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) → https://adoptionsupport.orgAdoption Mosaic → https://adoptionmosaic.com/BIPOC Adoptees → https://www.bipocadoptees.org/Families Rising → https://wearefamiliesrising.org/On Your Feet Foundation (support for birth parents) → https://onyourfeetfoundation.org/The Adoption Continuum (Founding Member Waitlist) → https://www.rgadoptionconsulting.com/waitlistChapters00:00 – 02:15 Sponsor: Introducing The Adoption Continuum02:15 – 04:40 Recap of Part 1 + Tony's return04:41 – 07:00 The Multi-Ethnic Placement Act (MEPA) explained07:03 – 09:24 Why there's a shortage of Black families adopting Black children09:25 – 11:47 Training gaps and bias in interracial adoption11:48 – 14:10 Helping white parents prepare to raise children of color14:11 – 16:31 Confronting racism inside extended families16:32 – 19:00 “Transracial” vs. “Interracial” — Why language matters19:01 – 21:25 Same-sex parents and child well-being research21:26 – 23:47 Dr. Hynes's PhD study on connectedness and community23:48 – 26:08 Religion and colorblind messages in adoptive homes26:09 – 28:33 Talking about race protects relationships long-term28:34 – 30:55 Keeping teens close through repetition and modeling30:56 – 33:19 Redefining openness beyond visits33:20 – 35:42 How to normalize birth family conversations35:43 – 37:23 Reunion, search, and the right to know one's story37:24 – 39:40 Top lessons for adoptive parents (+ grace and curiosity)39:41 – 42:00 Rapid fire: Organizations and influences in adoption42:00 – 43:25 Final insight — Adoptees can experience trauma after adoption43:26 – End Rebecca's closing reflection & review reminderTune in to The Adoption Roadmap Podcast every Wednesday. 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

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Hi Neighbor, Today marks not only our 200th episode, but also the third anniversary of this podcast. What started as a simple idea and a backyard walk has now grown into a global community of adoptive parents seeking encouragement, connection, and biblical hope. In this milestone episode, I'll take you back to where it all began. I'm recording from my outdoor “studio,” the same backyard path where I first began sharing adoption content three years ago. I reflect on the origin of the podcast, the evolution of its name, and the heart behind every episode: letting adoptive parents know they're not alone in the hard work of parenting. You'll also get a sneak peek at what's ahead for the podcast and community. Coming attractions include:

Cameron Lee Small, MS, LPCC, is a licensed clinical counselor, transracial adoptee, and mental health advocate based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was born in Korea and was relinquished into foster care at age three. He was then adopted in 1984 by a family in the United States. His private practice, Therapy Redeemed, specializes in the mental health needs of adoptees and their families wherever they may be in their adoption journey. His work has been featured in Christianity Today, the National Council for Adoption, and the Center for Adoption Support and Education.To find Cameron Lee Small: Therapy RedeemedSeason 11: Adoptee Memoirs (begins on June 10th) - next books in order:Practically Still a Virgin by Monica HallYou Can't Get Rid of Me by Jesse Scott and Keri AultUnspoken by Liz HarvieSign up for our mailing list to get updates and the Eventbrite - (soon to be published) - for our September 12th & 13th Washington, D.C. Event!Thank you to our Patreons! Join at the $10 level and be part of our monthly ADOPTEE CAFE community. The next meeting will be on Saturday, June 7th, @ 1 PM ET.RESOURCES for Adoptees:S12F Helping AdopteesGregory Luce and Adoptees Rights LawFireside Adoptees Facebook GroupDr. Liz Debetta: Migrating Toward Wholeness MovementMoses Farrow - Trauma therapist and advocateNational Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1-800-273-8255 OR Dial or Text 988.Unraveling Adoption with Beth SyversonAdoptees Connect with Pamela KaranovaBecause She Was Adopted by Kristal ParkeDear Amy, letters to Amy Coney Barrett. A project by Meika RoudaSupport the showTo support the show - Patreon.

On this week's episode, we review some of the recent action out of Washington, including what's going on with federal funds, the impact of Trump's executive orders on some youth with lived experience, and who is temporarily leading child welfare and youth justice policy. We also break down the findings from a report on health care for youth who have aged out of foster care, and a new bill that would fund post-adoption support. Reading RoomRegister for Empowered Youth Voices: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Building Confidence in Storytelling.https://bit.ly/3EZiz4tThe Acting Leaders on Child Welfare, Youth Justicehttps://imprintnews.org/youth-services-insider/the-acting-leaders-on-child-welfare-youth-justice/259082Early Trump Actions Leave Lived Experience Jobs in Fluxhttps://imprintnews.org/youth-services-insider/early-trump-actions-leave-lived-experience-jobs-flux/258758Trump Halts, then Reinstates, Legal Counsel for Unaccompanied Minors Seeking Asylumhttps://imprintnews.org/youth-services-insider/trump-halts-legal-counsel-for-unaccompanied-minors-seeking-asylum/259021Report Notes Trends, Barriers in Medicaid Enrollment for Former Foster Youth https://imprintnews.org/youth-services-insider/gao-notes-trends-barriers-in-medicaid-enrollment-for-former-foster-youth/258781Bills Introduced on Adoption Support, Rehominghttps://imprintnews.org/youth-services-insider/bills-introduced-adoption-support-rehoming/258945

This was a fantastic episode to record, Rebecca draws on her experience as an adoptive parent to a child impacted by FASD as well as being a practicing social worker as we talk about FASD and the challenges families face getting help. To be honest it's such a critical topic we cartwheel around it.  Rebecca wrote the following: "I am a doctoral researcher at Birmingham City University. My research looks at post adoption social work with families with a child with a suspected or confirmed diagnosis of FASD (Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder) from the perspectives of social workers, parent carers and children. I am seeking participants who are social workers in the field of post adoption social work and have experience of working with children with a confirmed of suspected diagnosis of FASD to complete the this questionnaire here."     As always if you've experience of adoption, fostering or special guardianship from any perspective personal or professional and would like share that on the podcast please get in touch through the Facebook page, BlueSky or email us at AandFpodcast@gmail.com   Listen/subscribe on iTunes here Spotify here    

Hi Friends, We heard your feedback about the background music, so we are re-dropping this episode in your feeds with no background music, just he voices of us! In this episode Sam, Paul and Andi delve into post adoption support, what is it? what are our experiences? Adoption in the UK offers a post adoption support service that is available from all Regional Adoption Agencies (RAA), is it different depending on your area? In this, our rawest episode to date, we tell our stories, and hope they help you. Check out our Instagram www.instagram.com/my.2.dads.and.meFind Andi's story here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DC_SWXpOEag/?igsh=Y2s4NWh2N3M1OWQ4Send us a textSupport the show

In this episode Sam, Paul and Andi delve into post adoption support, what is it? what are our experiences? Adoption in the UK offers a post adoption support service that is available from all Regional Adoption Agencies (RAA), is it different depending on your area? In this, our rawest episode to date, we tell our stories, and hope they help you. Check out our Instagram www.instagram.com/my.2.dads.and.meFind Andi's story here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DC_SWXpOEag/?igsh=Y2s4NWh2N3M1OWQ4Send us a textDon't wake the baby!Unwind to a wholesome mix of parenting stories, quirky humour, and cosy craftingListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

In this episode, we normalize the conversations around fostering, IVF, and choosing to become adoptive parents after infertility.  Dr. Anna Koehle is a Human Services Board-Certified Practitioner (HS-BCP) and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). With over 20 years of experience in child welfare and family building. As the owner of Xona Consulting, LLC., she specializes in adoption, infertility and lifestory consulting and coaching. Her experience includes federal child welfare technical assistance, nonprofit leadership, and direct practice in the areas of CPS, foster care, and adoption. Dr. Koehle is on the board of the Center for Adoption Support and Education and was honored as a distinguished child welfare leader in the Ujima Think Tank for Black Family Connection through the National Adoption Association. As a former foster parent and an adoptive parent, Dr. Koehle remains committed to helping address issues of racial disproportionality and disparity in the child welfare system and prioritizing the preservation of Black families.

Send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom.Question: We are planning to adopt our third child. We have reason to believe that my husband's parents will oppose this idea. Do you have any advice on how to approach them?Resources:Transitioning Your Child to Your HomeWinning Over Reluctant Extended Family to Your Adoption PlansSibling Relations (Combing Children by Birth & Adoption)Support 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

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Come and listen while Host Candace Gish interviews a variety of extraordinary women, whom are working to make the world a better place! #DivasThatCare Santa Molina-Marshall is a Clinical Licensed Holistic Psychotherapist and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, who has been in the field of trauma and sexual violence since 1990. In April 2014, she was awarded the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, 2014 Visionary Voice Award, for her outstanding work in the field of anti-sexual violence within her community. For eight years she held the position of Director of Counseling, followed by a year as interim Executive Director at the DC Rape Crisis Center. Prior to her employment with the Center Ms. Molina-Marshall; served as “Lifeline for Kids” Project Coordinator for the Center for Adoption Support and Education, Inc.; worked as an Adoptions/Subsidy Social Worker for Child and Family Services Agency, in DC; and served as Clinical Director at Sanctuary for Families, Inc., a domestic violence organization in NYC. Presently she manages her Private Practice in Washington, DC and is a national and international speaker on Women, Trauma, Mindfulness, Grief and Loss, Compassion Fatigue, Neurobiology of Trauma, and other topics. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. Ms. Molina-Marshall obtained licensing/certification as a Massage Therapist, Integral Yoga Teacher, Reiki Master and was ordained as an Interfaith Minister at the New Seminary in New York City, in 2004. Social Media Links: instagram - santamolinamarshall FaceBook - Santa Molina Marshall Holistic Psychotherapy by Santa, LLC TicTok @santamolinamarshall Linkedin Santa Cantewi Molina-Marshall Website: www.hpbysanta.net

Hello and welcome to this special edition of  the A&F Podcast.  In this episode we're sharing a keynote speech that I gave to the CoramBAAF post adoption support conference to mark the release of the their  best practice guide by Caroline Thomas and John Simmonds. I tried to ground the talk in the lived experience of families but there was certainly much more that could have been said.  I hope you find it interesting and please let us know what you think.   As always if you've experience of adoption, fostering or special guardianship from any perspective personal or professional and would like share that on the podcast please get in touch through the Facebook page, the app formerly known as Twitter or email us at AandFpodcast@gmail.com Listen/subscribe on iTunes here Spotify here Google here

Hello and welcome to episode 183 of the Adoption and Fostering Podcast. We had a plan but got slightly sidetracked by the good news of FASD Ireland's funding success. That led us down a rabbit hole in terms of how do we affect change, what are the levers we need to pull and what are the challenges. We unpick that then Al has some feedback from CoramBAAF's post adoption conference and we run through that.  We also check in with Al and get an update on his solo parenting experiment as well as the usual infobantz. There was swearing but nothing too bad, beware ye.  Here's a link to the Family Routes study mentioned in the podcast  As always if you've experience of adoption, fostering or special guardianship from any perspective personal or professional and would like share that on the podcast please get in touch through the Facebook page, the app formerly known as Twitter or email us at AandFpodcast@gmail.com Listen/subscribe on iTunes here Spotify here Google here

Hello and welcome to the A&F podcast. In this episode we unpick a few questions in relation to post adoption contact as well as think about how much scaffolding is too much and downsizing when your children get to 18.  Here's a link for next Intro to NVR that we're holding on the 13th & 20th May. As it's online it's open to any persons from anywhere https://rb.gy/dx888x Link for other workshops: www.fasdireland.ie/workshops - this includes an Introduction to FASD. As always if you've experience of adoption, fostering or special guardianship from any perspective personal or professional and would like share that on the podcast please get in touch through the Facebook page, the app formerly known as Twitter or email us at AandFpodcast@gmail.com Listen/subscribe on iTunes here Spotify here Google here 

Hello and welcome to the A&F podcast. In this episode we unpick a few questions in relation to post adoption contact as well as think about how much scaffolding is too much and downsizing when your children get to 18.  Here's a link for next Intro to NVR that we're holding on the 13th & 20th May. As it's online it's open to any persons from anywhere https://rb.gy/dx888x Link for other workshops: www.fasdireland.ie/workshops - this includes an Introduction to FASD. As always if you've experience of adoption, fostering or special guardianship from any perspective personal or professional and would like share that on the podcast please get in touch through the Facebook page, the app formerly known as Twitter or email us at AandFpodcast@gmail.com Listen/subscribe on iTunes here Spotify here Google here

The Main Thing: Kellee Walker is one of those individuals that makes you feel like despite the uphill climb, there is always an opportunity to thrive. As an adoptive mom and foster/adoption professional, Kellee has been in the trenches and has a heart for meeting parents and families right where they're at. She brings practical applications and ideas to our conversation and brings with her a list of recommended follow-ups and resources that will help families take the next step in their post-permanency journey. This is one you don't want to miss!Episode Resources: Check out our resource list HERE and more with TBRI HERE --- just two of Kellee's recommendations!2AM Connect: If you enjoyed today's episode, or know someone who could benefit from our show, the best thing you can do is leave us a rating and review wherever you listen to your podcasts. We're grateful to host the Two Adoptive Mamas podcast for a fifth season, thank you!Learn more about how you can support our ongoing work through our Patreon HERE.Support the show

“If you, as the white adoptive parent, are comfortable, you're not doing it right. Because your kid is uncomfortable.” - Katie Wynen Are you touched by transracial adoption? Or do you know any adoptees who were adopted transracially? How do you personally frame transracial adoption? Some common rationalizations include the belief that love is enough, that colorblindness is the solution, and that children will assimilate easily into their new culture. But this episode will challenge those cultural norms which are based on white privilege. Stay tuned as our guest, transracial adoptee and adoption professional, Katie Wynen, shares her truth about ethical practices in transracial adoption. In this episode, you will be able to: Understand the complexities of transracial adoption and how to navigate them effectively. Find support and insight to do the very best you can as adoptive parents in a diverse family dynamic. Recognize and combat the impact of white supremacy on transracial adoptive families. Discover strategies for helping a transracially adopted child navigate their racial identity in a loving and supportive environment. My special guest is Katie Wynen Katie Wynen is a transracial, Colombian adoptee who holds a Master's degree in Social Work and boasts over a decade of experience as an adoption professional. Having studied under Dr. Joyce Maguire Pavao in Boston, Katie's professional journey led her to join the staff of Pact: An Adoption Alliance in 2012. In her role, she is involved in adoption placement, leading adult adoptee support groups, and providing adoption education on a national scale. Notably, Katie's commitment to advocating for adoptees, particularly those who are people of color and LGBTQ+, was acknowledged with the Angels in Adoption 2019 award from the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute. With her extensive personal and professional background, Katie is a key resource for gaining insights into ethical practices in transracial adoption.

I look at my kids and the things that they've had to adapt to in culture and learn language. It's heroic to do what they've done. And so as a parent, I really felt our responsibility as parents is to step into that challenge and to just try to help them to negotiate that as much as we possibly can. Hi Neighbor, Joining me in this episode is, Dr. Rick Morton. Rick is the Senior Vice President of Engagement at Lifeline Children's Services, the largest evangelical Christian adoption agency in America. Rick is also an adoptive parent of 3 children, all of whom were adopted internationally. If you are considering international adoption, this is an episode you don't want to miss. Grab a notebook and pen.  Hope and healing are on the way. Your Neighbor, Tim Lifeline Children's Services Online Learning Portal Orphanology: Awakening to Gospel-Centered Adoption and Orphan Care     Disclaimer: As is the case with anyone that I bring on the show to talk to you, I encourage take notes and listen to the information. Then do your due diligence and use what you can in your adoption journey to parent your child the best way you can. Some of the links I include may be affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link and make a purchase, I could earn a small commission. I will only promote products I believe in and think you will enjoy. Thank you for being in my community.

Are you an LGBTQ+ adoptive parent or adoptee in need of support and resources? Look no further! Tony Hynes has the solution for you to connect with a community and discover valuable resources to support your family. Join the growing network of LGBTQ+ adoptive families and find the resources you need to thrive. ===============

Schedule Your Free Kickass Couples Relationship Assessment Call today!!https://calendly.com/kickasscouplesnation/free-kickass-couples-assessment-call Julie Bulitt is a seasoned licensed clinical social worker with over 25 years of experience. She's a rockstar therapist who's worked with countless individuals, couples, and families to help them thrive. Julie's private practice is all about empowering   her clients to become all they were meant to be. She's well-versed in ADHD and Executive Functioning coaching. She is the resident therapist for Warner Bros/Discovery's DC metro location, and also a clinical supervisor for The Center for Adoption Support and Education in suburban Maryland.David Bulitt is the legal powerhouse hailing from the Washington DC Metro area and is the go-to divorce guru for multiple publications. He's been hailed as one of the "Best Lawyers in America" and a Washington DC Metro "Super Lawyer." don't be fooled by his cool and collected demeanor - he's been called "the lawyer who epitomizes stability and old-fashioned common sense" by Bethesda Magazine. What sets David apart from the rest is his heart for families with special needs children. He knows firsthand the struggles these families face, and he's dedicated to helping them navigate the legal system with ease. When he's not taking on the toughest cases, David can be found flexing his writing chops. He's a published author of two fiction novels and has penned multiple articles in legal publications and even made appearances on several local TV shows. This kickass couple couldn't be prouder of their four daughters and three grandkids. They are now sharing their secrets to success in their award-winning book, "The Five Core Conversations for Couples." Their second book “Secrets of Strong Couples" releases in Summer of 2023.Food for Thought:How can you make sure that you both feel valued and respected in your relationship?How can you work together to overcome challenges in your relationship?What are some things that can get in the way of connecting with one another?Follow Julie & David Bulitt:Julie & David's website:www.thebulitts.com YouTube:  The BulittsFacebook: @thebulittsInstagram: @thebulittsLinked In: @thebulittsTwitter:  @thebulittsContact us: info@kickasscouplesnation.com Website: https://matthewphoffman.com/kickass-couples-nation/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Kickasscouplesnation Instagram: @kickasscouplesnationTikTok: @kickasscouplesnationYouTube: @kickasscouples Order the book: "Kickass Husband: Winning at Life, Marriage, and Sex" by Matthew Hoffman Book – Kickass Husband or find it on Amazon. For access to workshops with professional therapists, keynote speakers, hot seat training and more exclusive content join our online learning community at: https://matthewphoffman.com.

Do you wonder how to talk to your child about adoption? What if they don't seem interested? How do you talk about some of the hard stuff? This episode explores talking with children about adoption at different ages with Mari Itzkowitz, with the Center for Adoption Support and Education (CASE). She is an adoption-competent therapist and leader of the CASE Training Team, providing training and education to professionals and parents.In this episode, we cover:How does an adoptee's understanding of adoption differ by age?  InfantsToddlers & Preschoolers School Age Tweens Teens Young Adults Older Adults How to talk about adoption at different ages? Should you wait for the child to ask questions before you tell them about their adoption story?What if your child or youth shows little or no interest in their adoption story?How does openness or lack of openness impact a child's understanding of adoption? Should adoptive parents bring up the idea of searching for birth family?How does transracial adoption impact a child's understanding of adoption? Our focus is often on birth mothers. How can you talk about adoption and the role of the birth father with young children who do not understand the concept of sex? What to say when you know very little about the birth parents?  How to handle hard birth parent stories? Should you tell a child that they were conceived by rape or that their birth mother is in jail or birth father suffers from addiction? At what age should you share this information? Additional Resources:Resources on Talking about AdoptionBuilding the Framework for Adopted & Foster Children to Process the Hard Parts of Their StoriesSuggested books on talking with kids about birthparentsThis 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

Schedule Your Free Kickass Couples Relationship Assessment Call today!!https://calendly.com/kickasscouplesnation/free-kickass-couples-assessment-call Julie Bulitt is a seasoned licensed clinical social worker with over 25 years of experience. She's a rockstar therapist who's worked with countless individuals, couples, and families to help them thrive. Julie's private practice is all about empowering   her clients to become all they were meant to be. She's well-versed in ADHD and Executive Functioning coaching. She is the resident therapist for Warner Bros/Discovery's DC metro location, and also a clinical supervisor for The Center for Adoption Support and Education in suburban Maryland.David Bulitt is a legal powerhouse hailing from the Washington DC Metro area and is the go-to divorce guru for multiple publications. He's been hailed as one of the "Best Lawyers in America" and a Washington DC Metro "Super Lawyer." don't be fooled by his cool and collected demeanor - he's been called "the lawyer who epitomizes stability and old-fashioned common sense" by Bethesda Magazine. What sets David apart from the rest is his heart for families with special needs children. He knows firsthand the struggles these families face, and he's dedicated to helping them navigate the legal system with ease. When he's not taking on the toughest cases, David can be found flexing his writing chops. He's a published author of two fiction novels and has penned multiple articles in legal publications and even made appearances on several local TV shows. This kickass couple couldn't be prouder of their four daughters and three grandkids. They are now sharing their secrets to success in their award-winning book, "The Five Core Conversations for Couples." Their second book “Secrets of Strong Couples" releases in Summer of 2023.  Look for Both Julie & David donning the stage and speaking with diverse audiences about their vast experiences as a couple that are sure to hit home with so many of you now listening.  Follow Julie & David Bulitt:Julie & David's website:www.thebulitts.com YouTube :  The BulittsFacebook: @thebulittsInstagram: @thebulittsLinked In: @thebulittsTwitter:  @thebulittsContact us: info@kickasscouplesnation.com Website: https://matthewphoffman.com/kickass-couples-nation/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Kickasscouplesnation Instagram: @kickasscouplesnationTikTok: @kickasscouplesnationYouTube: @kickasscouples Order the book: "Kickass Husband: Winning at Life, Marriage, and Sex" by Matthew Hoffman Book – Kickass Husband or find it on Amazon. For access to workshops with professional therapists, keynote speakers, hot seat training and more exclusive content join our online learning community at: https://matthewphoffman.com.

In the latest episode of Adoption Adventures, we dive into the vital topic of adoption support and explore the measures being taken to enhance the support given to adoptive families. So, whether you're a seasoned adoptive parent or just starting on your adoption journey, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to build a strong and supportive family through adoption. Tune in now to Adoption Adventures and let's explore the world of adoption support together!

My fraaaands! Do you get lonely in college? Maybe you're fine in everyday life, until a big issue comes up and you need support or just someone to talk to! I know how that feels! You see people posting videos of their #friendshipgoals and their friend group, and you LONG for the same. You probs want a Christian friend group, but in the past maybe they've been the most petty and judgmental of friends. Ain't nobody got time for that! This is the exact opposite of what Christians should be like! I have some steps today on how to find a legit friend group, and an anchor of community in your life! Might be a bit different than you're expecting, though. When I say friend group, this includes other people, but also with yourself and God, so we'll include all 3! Sooooo, college is lonely. Finding support in school is a challenge. But one of the greatest things I had is a weekly group of godly peers who had devotions together, shared our hearts, and just laughed and ate food! Want to look for the same? My friend Time shares some encouragement on how to find these anchors of community in life. Come join our FB Christian College Girls Community where you can ask questions, request prayer, and vent about ALL THE THINGS! Facebook --> Christian College Girl Community ~ Scholarships & Graduate Debt-Free | Facebook   LET'S GOOOOOOO!! Grab your cold brew and TI-89, because class is now in session.   P.S. Tim Maudlin's podcast --> ANCHORS OF ENCOURAGEMENT, Adoption, Adoptive Parents, Adoption Trauma, Adoption Support, Adoption Stories, Christian Adoption on Apple Podcasts  Instagram --> @moneyandmentalpeace Email --＞ info@moneyandmentalpeace.com Website --> Home (moneyandmentalpeace.com) Online course The Debt-Free College Blueprint --> debtfreecollegeblueprint.com Facebook --> Christian College Girl Community ~ Scholarships & Graduate Debt-Free | Facebook   Related Episodes: 63 - Too Stressed to Keep Going in College? 3 Songs to Encourage You and Boost Your Faith (w/ Bestie Alyssa!) on Apple Podcasts 87 - Halley's Story of God Providing Perseverence to Get Through College! on Apple Podcasts 96 - Too Burned-Out to Keep Going in College? 3 Songs to Motivate and Recharge You!! on Apple Podcasts 107 - Are You Asking ”Am I Good Enough? Do I Have Potential?” YES, YOU DO! Confidence Boosters for Christian Students on Apple Podcasts   ** Find God's Path for College and Graduate Loan and Debt-Free **   Do you want guidance on where to go and what to study… wonder if you should change majors? Do you find yourself up late at night searching for scholarships, and ways to pay for college without parental help? Do you wake up worried about everything, and just want to make sure you're following God's plan for your life?   In this podcast for Christian college girls, you will learn to find GOD'S path for your college journey, and graduate with no loans or debt!   I get it! It is so tough doing things the world‘s way, when everybody else is doing life without God and in their own strength, making poor choices, and taking out loans. So, if you're ready to stop dreading making decisions, and find EASY solutions to help you pay for college while following His path for your life, this podcast is for you!   Hey there! I'm Kara Walker, a twenty-something entrepreneur, amateur snowboarder, recovering over-achiever, and debt-free college graduate. In college, I too was a stressed college student, looking for money and mental peace. I wondered if there were other ways to pay for college besides loans, and wished for clear direction on how to make college and career decisions! Not only was I worried about drowning in debt, but also afraid I hadn't heard Jesus correctly. Was I studying the wrong thing? Was I completely off track?   I felt semi-out of control and was spiraling, until I learned how to hear from God and follow His direction. He guided me and gave me the stepping stones to pay for college.  Scholarships, grants, testing out of classes, and other weird school hacks got me through debt-free!   And, I'm here to teach you HOW to do this, too.   If you are ready to find answers about your future, have an intimate and fruitful relationship with Jesus, and have enough money to KILL it at college, this pod is for you! So grab your cold brew and TI-89, and listen in on the most stress-free and debt-free class you've ever attended: this is Money and Mental Peace.    ** Scholarships, Student Loans, Christian College Girls, Pay for College, College Major, Declare Major, Student Loan Forgiveness, Federal Student Loans **   ** Debt-Free College Coach, College Financial Strategist, College Money Mentor, College Budget, Scholarship Coach, Debt-Free Degree **   About Tim's podcasts:  Biblical Mindset Support for Adoptive Parents Hi Neighbor! Welcome to Anchors of Encouragement. Did you finally realize your dream of having a family only to have your Happily-Ever-After turn into a nightmare? Do you find yourself up late at night wondering why nothing you try as a parent is working? Are you searching for adoption resources and a support team but can't find any? I'm Tim Maudlin. Husband, adoptive parent, bible class teacher, and The Persistent Encourager. I too felt the joy of having a family of my own and I wished to be like other adoptive families. But something wasn't right. I knew we were doing our best but nothing seemed to work. And I kept asking myself, why is this happening to us? Life can be tough! Storms in life are inevitable. The key for me was to grab a lifeline from God and my friends. In Anchors of Encouragement, my mission is to throw adoptive parents a lifeline and be your anchor, to offer biblical mindset support, and provide stability when life gets unstable. If you're ready for real and raw talk that leads to peace beyond comprehension so you not only survive but thrive in life's storms, this podcast is for you. Hope and Healing are on the way! Connect: AnchorsOfEncouragement@gmail.com Community: facebook.com/groups/anchorsofencouragement Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timmaudlin/  

Most of us adoptees tell ourselves a tough story about ourselves. A story that we are not good enough. Adoptee Lisa has taken what she's learned - and continues to learn - into helping fellow adoptees as a therapist. Listen in as she shares her learnings with great clarity and hope. Let Lisa guide you to the light at the end of the tunnel - being the hero in your own story.Here's a bit about Lisa from her website:Lisa Floyd, NCC, LMHC-AAdult Parent-Child RelationshipsAdoption Therapy SpecialistCertified Brainspotting TherapistIs your mom impossible to please? Is your dad emotionally unavailable? Do you feel like the outsider in your family? I specialize in Adult Parent-Child Relationships and how to find healing from dysfunctional relationships when you are an empath. I am a fellow empath, so I understand the challenges of feeling everything more deeply. I can guide you to see your sensitivities as gifts that can help you to develop stronger boundaries and healthier relationships.I employ a strengths-based approach in therapy which focuses more on your internal strengths and resourcefulness and less on weaknesses, failures, and shortcomings. I am a certified Brainspotting therapist. I am also informed about Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB). I enjoy working with those who have experienced relationship issues, emotional neglect, and codependency.As an adult adoptee, I am passionate about working with other adoptees and helping heal all members of the adoption constellation. I completed the National Adoption Competency Mental Health Training for Mental Health Professionals through Center for Adoption Support and Education. I have contributed to the books The Adoptee Survival Guide (2015) and Adoption Therapy: Perspectives from clients and clinicians on processing and healing post-adoption issues (2014). I have also been a speaker at the Indiana Adoptee Network Conference (2018).I completed my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Indiana Wesleyan University. I currently hold an Associate License for counseling in Indiana, and I am pursuing becoming fully licensed. Feel free to reach out to me at lisa@greenhouseindy.com​https://www.greenhouseindy.com/lisa-floydhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-floyd-877503131/https://www.facebook.com/GreenHouseIndyCounseling/https://twitter.com/counselingattgh

In this week's episode of Fostering Change, Rob Scheer talks with Debbie Riley, LCMFT CEO and Co-founder of the Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.), a nonprofit adoptive family support center in the DC metro area. A nationally recognized adoption expert and public speaker, Ms. Riley is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 40 years of professional experience, including extensive health care management, administration, design and development of nationally acclaimed adoption-competency trainings and services, direct delivery of specialized counseling services, and mental health advocacy and public policy development. Story Key Notes:

The adoption process is a lifelong process, it doesn't end the day a child is adopted by a family. This is an important point that is all too often missed. Especially in unique cases where a child is placed into split custody with their biological family and interracial and LGBTQ headed family. Our guest on today's episode lived this reality, and found many of the struggles he went through were not understood or acknowledged. Tony Hynes, author of The Son With Two Moms, and training specialist at The Center for Adoption Support and Education, also known as C.A.S.E, joins us to share his story of growing up with two white moms as a Black child, while being in split custody with his biological family. Tony's mission is to spread awareness around adoption to change people's perceptions regarding adoption, and to shed light on the unique unseen issues that arise throughout an adoptee's lifespan. Issues such as interracial adoption situations, as well as being adopted by LGBTQ parents and split adoption with biological families. In this episode, you will hear Tony's journey growing up in an interracial and queer headed household as well as the type of counselling C.A.S.E. offers and the impact they've had on families.Connect with Tony:WebsiteInstagramConnect with Jamie at Truman Charities:FacebookInstagramLinkedInWebsiteYouTubeEmail: info@trumancharities.comThis episode was post produced by Podcast Boutique https://podcastboutique.com/

Do you feel isolated or alone in your parenting journey? Do you have trouble connecting with other parents because they don't seem to understand your life? We're celebrating our 200th episode with some friends from The Village, our monthly membership community. They share why they joined and why they stay. They share diversity in how they came to adoption (including kinship) and in their experiences (a dad, a single mom, etc.), but they all agree that there's power in community. They also share some sweet words of encouragement as we close, so make sure to listen to the end! Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Relevant Links Join The Village (use code 'podcast') The Safe and Sound Protocol podcast episode with Robyn Gobbel and Melissa Corkum The Regulation Rescue

Do you feel isolated or alone in your parenting journey? Do you have trouble connecting with other parents because they don't seem to understand your life? We're celebrating our 200th episode with some friends from The Village, our monthly membership community. They share why they joined and why they stay. They share diversity in how they came to adoption (including kinship) and in their experiences (a dad, a single mom, etc.), but they all agree that there's power in community. They also share some sweet words of encouragement as we close, so make sure to listen to the end!

Do you think your child or your family would benefit from counseling? How do you find the right therapist and how can you tell in advance if they will be a good fit for your family? We talk with Debbie Riley, a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist and CEO of the Center for Adoption Support and Education.In this episode, we cover:What type of professional can provide therapy to an adopted or foster child or family?What's the difference between being adoption competent and adoption informed?Why is competency in adoption or foster issues important?What do we mean be an “adoption competent therapist”? What makes a therapist adoption competent?Is adoption/foster competence the same as trauma competence?How can you tell if a therapist is competent to handle adoption or foster issues? Are there specific trainings that provide adoption competency?Creating a Family provides a list of ways to find an adoption competent therapist on our Adoption Therapy section.Is one type of therapeutic model of treatment more effective for adoptive children and families? Theraplay, Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), Narrative therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), etc.Should therapy with adopted kids on adoption issues involve just the child, or the child and the parent?What is home-based therapy and are there advantages to this type of therapy for adoptive and foster families.How can you find a therapist that will provide therapy within the home? (One source is http://www.familycenteredtreatment.org/)Is therapy via tele-health or via teleconferencing as effective for adopted children? For families? How to know if it will work for your family? Ways to make it more effective.How can a parent determine if the therapist is a good fit for the child and family? What questions should they ask?How many sessions to try?When to seek a therapist?How to find a therapist with lived experience of being adopted?ResourcesHow to find an adoption competent therapist? A Guide to Selecting an Adoption or Foster Therapist10 Reasons for Parents to be in Child's Therapy SessionBeneath the Mask: Understanding Adopted Teens & Beneath the Mask: For Teen Adoptees: Teens and Young Adults Share Their StoriesSupport the show

In this week's episode of Fostering Change, Rob Scheer talks with Tony Hynes. Tony is an adoptee, former foster youth, author of “The Son with Two Moms:, Training Specialist at the Center for Adoption Support and Education, and PH.D. Candidate studying the well-being of adult interracial adoptees. Rob and Tony discuss The importance of discussing Intersectionality in adoptive/foster care communities, and how to empower adoptees/foster communities through the life-course.Story Key Notes:

On today's special episode we discuss Back to School with Spence-Chapin therapists, Christine Tangel and Amy Silverman. Together, they tackle topics like preparing your child and family for conversations that may come up around adoption, how to speak to teachers and school staff about your family, seeking out a community of support, and so much more. For families of children just starting school, to those with older children, this episode is packed with tips and advice that you won't want to miss! For more information about the W.I.S.E. Up! Adoption Curriculum referenced in this episode, please visit The Center for Adoption Support and Education's website at www.adoptionsupport.org/w-s-e-giving-adopted-kids-simple-tools-answer-tough-questions/.

For more than 30 years, Rita Soronen has worked on behalf of abused, neglected and vulnerable children, providing leadership for local, state and national efforts, working to improve the juvenile justice and child welfare systems while striving to assure safe and permanent homes for North America's children.Leading the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, a national nonprofit public charity, since 2001 and the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption-Canada since 2004, Ms. Soronen works to find permanent families for the more than 135,000 waiting children in North America's foster care systems. Under her leadership, the Foundation has significantly increased its grant-making while developing strategic initiatives that act on the urgency of the issue. In 2021, the Foundation dedicated more than $40.9 million to grants and award-winning programs, such as Wendy's Wonderful Kids®, Adoption-Friendly Workplace™ and National Adoption Day. Additionally, through public service announcements, social media campaigns, articles, events, sponsorships and more, the Foundation is building awareness around the growing need for foster care adoption.Under Ms. Soronen's leadership, the Foundation created Wendy's Wonderful Kids in 2004 with seven pilot sites as a platform to engage more partners to transform failing child welfare practices and, most importantly, to aggressively find the right families for children waiting much too long to be adopted. In 2011, a rigorous, five-year national evaluation by Washington, D.C.-based Child Trends revealed that a child referred to the Wendy's Wonderful Kids program is up to three times more likely to be adopted. In 2017, with the support of the Blue Meridian Partners, the Foundation launched an aggressive, multi-year business plan to take Wendy's Wonderful Kids to scale in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. With support from the Foundation's partners and generous donors, more than 500 Wendy's Wonderful Kids recruiters have helped to find forever families for more than 12,000 children in foster care and counting across the U.S. and Canada.Prior to joining the Foundation, Ms. Soronen served as the executive director of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Franklin County. During that time, she also served as the president of the Board of Trustees of the Ohio CASA/GAL Association and led the passage of specialty license plate legislation benefiting CASA programs throughout Ohio, as well as the design and implementation of model program standards assuring the consistent application of effective advocacy for children involved in court proceedings at the local and state levels.Ms. Soronen is a nationally recognized child welfare advocate. She has testified before the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Caucus on Foster Youth on the importance of foster care adoption. A requested national speaker on the topics of children, the child welfare system and social innovation, Ms. Soronen has been a featured presenter at events for the Center for Adoption Support and Education, Children Need Amazing Parents, National Association of County Commissioners, the National Council for Adoption, North American Council on Adoptable Children, the Philanthropy Roundtable and at While House adoption events, among others. Ms. Soronen is a founding board member and past vice president of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute and is a current member of the advisory board. She also serves as a member of Barco's Nightingales Foundation's advisory board and the National Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian ad Litem (CASA/GAL) Association for Children's board of trustees.Ms. Soronen is a founding board member and past vice president of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute and is a current member of the advisory board. She also serves as a member of Barco's Nightingales Foundation's advisory board and the National Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian ad Litem (CASA/GAL) Association for Children's board of trustees. Ms. Soronen is a recipient of the Angels in Adoption Award from the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute, the National CASA Association Kappa Alpha Theta Program Director of the Year Award, the Ohio CASA/GAL Association Statewide Leadership Award and was a 2013 recipient of WSNY's 20 Outstanding Women You Should Know. She is a fellow of the Jefferson Fellowship for Executive Leadership; was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Community Leadership from Franklin University in 2016; was named a YWCA Woman of Achievement in 2017; was named a National Number One by the Columbus Foundation in 2018; and was honored with Smart Business Network's 2019 Smart 50 Program Award for Impact, Giving Back to the Community.A graduate of the University of Louisville, Ms. Soronen resides in Columbus, Ohio.Ms. Soronen is a member of the Forbes Nonprofit Council and shares insights regularly through articles with fellow council members. Read Ms. Soronen's latest articles.The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is the only public nonprofit charity in the United States that is focused exclusively on foster care adoption. Through its signature program, Wendy's Wonderful Kids®, the Foundation funds adoption professionals, known as recruiters, who are dedicated to finding loving, permanent homes for children waiting in foster care.The Foundation works closely with child welfare advocates and policymakers, provides free resources about foster care adoption and raises awareness through social media campaigns, public service announcements and events.More at:https://www.facebook.com/DaveThomasFoundationforAdoptionhttps://twitter.com/DTFAhttps://www.instagram.com/dtfa/https://www.youtube.com/user/DaveThomasFoundationhttps://www.davethomasfoundation.org/

On this week's episode, we discuss the federal about-face on child support payment policies for youth in foster care; how the workforce crisis is impacting Texas juvenile justice; and the latest on localizing juvenile justice in California. Debbie Riley, CEO and co-founder of the Center for Adoption Support and Education, joins us to talk about what we've learned about post-adoption support in America and the recent data on adopted youth returning to foster care unearthed by USA Today this year.Reading RoomThe Federal Government Will Allow States to Stop Charging Families for Foster Carehttps://bit.ly/3uC2rOzComing Soon to Congress: Discussion on Child Support Clawbackhttps://bit.ly/3oJjvgHUnderstaffed, and Under Federal Investigation, Texas Juvenile Detention System Halts Intakehttps://bit.ly/3uED1Q9How Hidden Foster Care Harms Children and Parents of Colorhttps://bit.ly/3OSneW1The Imprint's Hidden Foster Care Serieshttps://imprintnews.org/special-series/hidden-foster-careCalifornia Budget Plan Supports Shifting Youth from State Prisons to Juvenile Halls, Amid Oppositionhttps://bit.ly/3OxSPfxLos Angeles County Launches New Youth Development Department to Deter Crimehttps://bit.ly/3oaI0olFor tens of thousands of children in the U.S., their “forever family” doesn't last long. USA TODAY investigates: Why do adoptions fail?https://bit.ly/3sPivePConnections Matter: Relationships with Birth Families are Important for Foster, Adopted Childrenhttps://bit.ly/3NXdp7OFree Online Training Platform Launched for Adoption and Guardianship Workershttps://bit.ly/3RkE4yu

Debbie B. Riley, LCMFT is the CEO and co-founder of the Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.), a nonprofit meeting the mental health needs of adoptive, foster and kinship families. A nationally recognized adoption expert and dynamic public speaker, Ms. Riley is a licensed marriage and family therapist with  40 years of professional experience, including extensive health care management, administrative expertise, designing and developing nationally acclaimed adoption-competent programs, direct delivery of specialized counseling services which affords her the broad knowledge and nationally respected expertise needed to promote mental health training, child advocacy and public policy development.Ms. Riley created a continuum of innovative, culturally responsive evidenced-informed programs to improve the behavioral outcomes of foster and adopted youth and their families which has become a nationally recognized model. Ms. Riley consults with national child welfare agencies on complex child welfare issues and systems of care enhancement. For over a decade she has built and implemented a framework for training an adoption competent mental health workforce nationally and is the founder of TAC (Training for Adoption Competency) Curriculum currently taught in 16 states within the United States. Through a federal cooperative agreement awarded to C.A.S.E. from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Ms. Riley serves as the PI for the National Adoption Competency Mental Health Training Initiative (NTI). NTI developed, piloted, and evaluated two state of the art web-based adoption competency curriculum to build the capacity of child welfare professionals and mental health practitioners that serve youth moving toward permanency, through adoption or guardianship. She also has been a contributor on two other federally funded curriculum initiatives, The National Training and Development Curriculum (NTDC) and CORETeen.Ms. Riley received her Bachelor of Science in Family and Community Development and Master of Science in Marital and Family Therapy from the University of Maryland, College Park.  She is co-author of the book, Beneath the Mask: Understanding Adopted Teens (Riley and Meeks, 2006) and Adoption Specific Therapy, A Guide to Helping Adopted Children and Their Families Thrive (Waterman, Langley, Miranda, and Riley, 2018). She is a contributing author to several book chapter and articles including, The Need for Adoption Competent Mental Health Professionals in Transracial and Intercountry Adoptions, Cultural Guidance for Professionals (Fong and McRoy, 2016); Training for Adoption Competency Curriculum in The Routledge Handbook Of Adoption (Wrober, Helder, and Marr, 2020); Adoption as a Diversity Issue in Professional Preparation: Perceptions of Preservice Education Professionals, Adoptions Quarterly (Taymans, Marotta, Lynch, Riley, Ortiz, Schutt, Mallery, Embich, 2008); Adoption Competent Clinical Practice; Defining Its Meaning and Development, Adoption Quarterly (Atkinson, Freundlich, Gonet, Riley, 2013); and Training for Adoption Competency: Building a Community of Adoption-Competent Clinicians, Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Services (Atkinson and Riley, 2017).Ms. Riley is the recipient of the 2015 HHS Adoption Excellence Award for Individuals and Professionals, the 2005 Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute Angels in Adoption Award, the 2005 HHS Adoption Excellence Award for support for adoptive families, the 2003 Maryland Governor's Council on Child Abuse and Neglect Award for Outstanding Advocate, and the 2003 Voice for Adoption Award for Outstanding Work in Post-Adoption Services.Here's a link to her book: Beneath the Mask: Understanding Adopted Teens: Case Studies & Treatment Considerations for Therapists & ParentsAmazon USAhttps://www.amazon.com/Beneath-Mask-Understanding-Considerations-Therapists-ebook/dp/B09XTVHWRM/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1CQIO3YDK7UFV&keywords=Beneath+the+MAsk&qid=1652896541&s=digital-text&sprefix=beneath+the+mask%2Cdigital-text%2C52&sr=1-2Amazon UKhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Beneath-Mask-Understanding-Adopted-Teens/dp/0971173222/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=iQzAy&pf_rd_p=4894e669-125c-4a90-a2cc-9002e7df2d59&pf_rd_r=GM7ZVSFP8JR6QTGV4VM7&pd_rd_wg=YYPXO&pd_rd_r=bd20be30-68a9-48d9-bc99-9ba57e1d454f&content-id=amzn1.sym.4894e669-125c-4a90-a2cc-9002e7df2d59&ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dskThe Center for Adoption Support and Education is a national leader in mental health services for the foster care and adoption community.Find out more at:https://adoptionsupport.org/https://twitter.com/CASEadopthttps://www.facebook.com/caseadopt/https://www.instagram.com/caseadopt/https://www.linkedin.com/company/center-for-adoption-support-and-education/https://www.youtube.com/c/CenterforAdoptionSupportEducation

Dana Horne tackles the crucial need for support and education before and throughout the adoption process. “We are 50% genetics and 50% experience. Your biological families' decisions aren't who you are.” - Dana Horne, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Specializing in Adoption  

The ASF was recently approved for another year, I have been speaking with adopters and social workers alike and have been having some great conversations about what the ASF is in place for and how it is working, it has caused me to do some thinking and considering, I would love to hear what you think of it all.     

Keith Sciarillo is a loving father and a Late Discovery Adoptee who enjoys connecting with his community. Keith currently works in the Accounting field for a Law firm and does volunteer work on the Emerging Leader Advisory Board for C.A.S.E. (Center for Adoption Support and Education).   Music by Corey Quinn

You know you need help but have no idea where to start looking, your babysitters have been hit or miss, and you are struggling to find someone who understands your kids and your needs as a mom.If this sounds like you, we may have a solution for you...Dr Sarah Naadimpalli will take you through all the steps of finding, hiring and maintaining a professional relationship with a nanny or babysitter extraordinaire.Dr. Sarah Nadimpalli is a nurse, researcher, and mom.  She found herself struggling with finding the right childcare set-ups for her family.  Knowing the challenges she encountered, she soon started researching and consulting with numerous nanny industry experts to assist parents and nannies to take the right steps throughout the nanny search, hire, and onboarding process.  It was through this that, her course,  The Same Team ,  was created.Dr. Nadimpalli's course takes parents from BURNT OUT to THRIVE through teaching them the right way to find and work with amazing in-home caregivers!The swift, simple (only about 1.5 hour!) course covers 4 main content areas and ACTION steps:A Basic Framework for Parents and Nannies to Work Together(Nanny Industry Standards + Parents Wishes/Needs + A Nanny's Practice)Fostering the Best Parent-Nanny Relationship(Communication between Parents + Nannies 101; Tips and video scenarios of tricky nanny-parent interactions)Critical Nanny Search, Hire, and Onboarding Steps(Onboard a Nanny – Checklist / Work Agreement items)Mini-training: An Average Parent's Wish List / NeedsAction Steps: Parents will outline their Wish List / Needs; Nannies will outline their Nanny Practice, BOTH parents and nannies come together and go through the Same Team Checklist (aka work agreement), and BOTH parents and nannies take the short Same Team Quiz to get on the same page and earn a Same Team Badge!You can find Dr Nadimpalli:  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/same.team.childcareFacebook:  www.facebook.com/groups/same.team.childcareWebsite:   www.sameteamchildcare.com/winFind Us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twotraumamamas/Website:  https://twotraumamamas.com/Community:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/ttmpodcastcommunity

This week's guest is Author and Training Specialist at the Center for Adoption Support and Education, Tony Hynes. Dr. Laura and Tony share a conversation on his experience as an adoptee with two mothers and existing in the space in between, often referred to dueling loyalty. Growing up in this unique circumstance, sometimes it is easy to focus only on one side of the coin when it comes to the challenges and the joys. Tony shares his perspective of the full picture in this episode where he pulls from his background to share tools to better equip you in connecting your child to their racial background.Tony was adopted by his parents Mary and Janet in the mid-1990s. In his memoir, "The Son With Two Moms," he writes about his experiences growing up as both an interracial adoptee and as a child growing up in a same sex headed household. Today, Tony is an advocate for families like his, having served on the Board of Directors for organizations that serve to highlight adoptive families from diverse upbringings. He also has been invited to be a speaker at conferences on adoption and foster care throughout the nation, especially those involving interracial placements. Tony completed his master's thesis in Sociology on the psychology of children within the same sex headed household, and has now begun begin his PhD studies in Language, Literacy, and Culture. In his time as Training Specialist at the Center for Adoption Support and Education, Tony has designed innovative training curricula that help families and professionals respond to evaluation and assessment tools that encapsulate holistic pictures of adoptees and foster youth.What You Will Learn:What is dueling loyaltyHow it feels to be "the only" in the roomThe importance of frank conversations and making an effort dailyThe facets of the internal struggle your child may be experiencingResources:CASE - Center Adoption Support and EducationHynes@Adoptionsupport.orghttps://adoptionsupport.org/staff/anthony-hynes/Training for Adoption Competency (TAC)https://adoptionsupport.org/adoption-competency-initiatives/training-for-adoption-competency-tac/Tony on Instagram @tony_hyAdditional Adoptee Voices on Instagram@adoptee_thoughts@isaac_etter@hannahjacksonmatthews@nicolesjchung

In this episode, we chat about adoption and what people don't mention. Here's the contact information more on adoption and resources. C.A.S.E Center for Adoption Support and Education https://adoptionsupport.org --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aujahnae-coady/support

Connect with Kate at:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-patel-3569a3170Diagrama Adoption is an independent, voluntary adoption agency rated GOOD by Ofsted. Their friendly and professional team members are dedicated to finding loving and nurturing families for vulnerable children waiting to be adopted.For more about Diagrama Adoption visit:https://www.diagramaadoption.org.uk/https://twitter.com/diagramaukkidshttps://www.youtube.com/user/DiagramaFoundationhttps://www.facebook.com/Diagramafosteringadoption/

Join us for a discussion with Debbie Riley. Ms. Riley is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 40 years of professional experience. She is the CEO, and co-founder of The Center for Adoption Support and Education, a nonprofit adoptive family support center. Debbie shares information that every adoptive parent needs to know. Don't miss out on vital resources you can use before, during and after your adoption process. To see the interview and get links and more join us inside Adoption University at AdoptionDiscovery.org. Get in touch: Twitter: @AdoptDiscovery Facebook: @AdoptionDiscovery Join the AdoptionDiscovery.org Adoption University program here: https://adoptiondiscovery.org/ Order a copy of Bridgette's new book on Amazon Smile ( choose Adoption Discovery): 10 Things You Need To Know Before You Adopt For more information about Sponsoring this podcast or any other Adoption Discovery events admin@adoptiondiscovery.org If you like this episode, please subscribe, leave a 5 star review and tell your friends!

The cost of adoption can seem overwhelming and unattainable, but this step-by-step guide to funding your adoption will help you through the process of fulfilling your dream of becoming a mother through adoption.  This step-by-step guide to funding your adoption will help you in all adoption opportunities, private agency adoption, self matching with a private attorney, and even affording your foster care adoption.  Don't let finances keep you from adopting a baby; this step-by-step guide to funding your adoption is critical to helping you pay for your adoption.Free Download From Today's Episode:https://www.myadoptioncoach.com/fundraisersBlog Post From Today's Episode:https://www.myadoptioncoach.com/blog/howtopayforyouradoptionFree 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

Dr. Anne Atkinson, president and founder of PolicyWorks, Ltd. & Debbie Riley, LCMFT, CEO of the Center for Adoption Support and Education, discuss the importance of providing adoption competent mental health care to all members of the adoption triad. They begin by explaining what is meant by adoption competency and outline two post-graduate programs that have been developed, the Training in Adoption Competency curriculum and the web-based National Training Initiative. They describe the research that has been done to rigorously evaluate the trainings in terms of their impact on mental health practitioners knowledge and practice as well as outcomes for adoptive families. They end by summarizing important policy initiatives that can continue to grow an adoption competent mental health workforce. For more information on this episode and a transcript visit emilyhelder.com

There are 440,000 kids in foster care in the US and many waiting for a family. Roswell, New Mexico's population is 50k, to put it into perspective. This is one mom's story of how she got involved in becoming a Foster Parent and adoption of two children to grow her loving family into a household of 6, while supporting her community for other families in need.

Many adoptive and foster parents feel supported by their churches before bringing new children into the family and in the early months following placement. As the needs grow enthusiasm seems to wane and parents are left feeling isolated and in need of help. In today's episode, Lisa interviews Jen Decker, who runs a thriving ministry for adoptive and foster parents at her church in Kansas City, Missouri. We discuss how parents can seek support and how churches can meet those needs. Relevant Resources and Links: Connect with Jen Re: Conference Live the Promise Promise 686 Article: "Walk a Mile in Baby's Booties" Join our FREE Facebook Group Join The Village before December 6  

Katie Pendergrast joins the podcast with Erin Nasmyth from Adoption Support Alliance. They discuss areas of their work where they help adoptive families through the challenges of building their forever families. ASA provides adoption-competent counseling, support groups for adoptees and adoptive families, classes to educate pre and post adoption and hosts community building events for adoptive families, with a vision to ensure that all adoptive families get the support they need to thrive.