Podcasts about how to adopt

Sarah Davidson's first blood relative arrived when she gave birth to her son Teddy. Growing up, Sarah always knew she was adopted; brought to Australia from South Korea at just five months old, it was never a secret her parents, her brother and Sarah herself weren't biologically related to each other.  But even after finding out you're adopted there are so many other questions, some of which people may choose to never find answers for.  As Adoption Awareness Month comes to a close, we find out what life growing up adopted in Australia is really like.  Follow Seize The Yay THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here $33 off - Mamamia's biggest Black Friday discount ever.Get an all access pass to Mamamia for just $36. Enjoy $33 off a yearly subscription by heading here. GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Sarah Davidson, host of Seize The Yay podcast Executive Producer: Taylah Strano  Audio Producers: Tegan Sadler Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom.Prior to Russia invading Ukraine, it was possible to adopt from Ukraine. In fact, depending on the year, it was one of the top 10 placing countries to the US. However, the government of Ukraine has said that intercountry adoption will not fully resume while martial law is in place. However, the government of Ukraine confirmed they will process intercountry adoptions in limited circumstances. Resources:Top Ten Placing Countries to the USFactors to Consider When Adopting from UkraineInternational Adoption (Resource page)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

Send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom.Question: Hello! I've been listening to the podcast for a little while now as I consider my desire to adopt. I've had many models around me who adopted their children, and although the process is difficult, I have a desire to provide a home to children in need. It seems like now adoptions are declining for various reasons, and I'm trying to consider my motivations and whether it is right for me and my husband. One of our considerations is that my husband has a physical disability, and I wonder if there is anyone or data about how likely/quickly it's possible for someone with a significant physical disability to adopt (domestic infant or international). My husband is very physically independent and is the breadwinner in our family. We have not started seriously contacting agencies as we hope to wait a few years before considering starting our family.Resources:Types of Adoption (Domestic, International, Foster Care)Choosing an Adoption AgencyAffording AdoptionSupport 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

Let's talk about adoption and foster care. Some adopt to expand their families. Others personally feel a command to "look after the orphans" (James 1:27). Recently, I sat down with my friend Holly to learn about her journey of foster care and adoption. It was eye-opening and inspiring, to say the least. Join us for a conversation that's not just about building a family, but about redefining what it means to love unconditionally.Get connected with Parenting to Impress:Facebook Group: /groups/ABCJLMFacebook: /heidi.franz.2911Instagram: /abcjesuslovesme/Subscribe to Blog & Newsletters: forms.feedblitz.com/5r0Thanks for listening!

Join us on an inspiring 30-day adoption match journey as we share the secrets to quickly finding your perfect match. Learn how to transform your adoption profile into a compelling story, engage with your audience, and create lasting emotional connections. Discover the steps that led to two successful matches in just 30 days and find out how to simplify communication in your adoption journey. Don't miss this episode if you're looking to accelerate your path to adoption success.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

Matching your adoption in less than a month sounds too good to be true, and it very rarely happens.  However, when it does, we should learn from those that did it.  Matt and Kinsey had been waiting to adopt a baby with an adoption agency for three years and then decided to start self-matching their adoption, and once they started sharing their profile, they matched twice in less than a month!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.  

When you are considering adopting, the cost of it can feel overwhelming, but I do not want the cost of private adoption to be a barrier to you forming your family.  Thus, this guide gives you 7 ways you save money DURING your adoption so you can achieve your goals of adopting a child no matter if you are working with an adoption agency, adoption attorney, adoption consultant, or even self-matching your adoption.  This practical advice doesn't revolve around adoption grants and adoption fundraisers instead. It will help you save money DURING your adoption. Free Training/Work With Me:Join The Adoption Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/myadoptioncoachDetermine Your Method of Private Adoption Matching:  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

Supporting Birth Parents during adoption is critical for building a strong relationship. Active listening and emotional support to respect their decisions and privacy can go a long way in building a thriving relationship for the adoption triad. This comprehensive guide offers actionable tips and real-life examples of building a respectful and supportive relationship with birth parents, whether you're an adoptive parent, a social worker, or someone looking to learn more about being there for birth parents.Join The Adoption Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/myadoptioncoachDetermine Your Method of Private Adoption Matching: 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

In the latest episode of the Simply Fit Podcast, I have the pleasure of speaking with Michelle Madrid Michelle is a writer and coach who focuses on helping adoptees and women elevate their life, their mind, body and spirit. Outside of the adoptee community, adoption and those who go through the foster care system really is a subject that isn't spoken about enough. I reached out to Michelle after realising that I personally don't know enough and want to understand more and shine a light on an important conversation that we should be having more. This conversation was full of insights and Michelle's wisdom goes beyond her knowledge surrounding adoption and you are going to take so much away from this episode. In this episode you can expect to learn: Why the narrative we're told about adoption isn't really accurate. What the impact is on those who grow out of the foster care system.. Along with how each and everyone of us can make an impact even if we aren't in a position to foster. So without further ado, Michelle Madrid. Connect with me on Instagram: @elliothasoon Let's work together: www.ehcoaching.co.uk Get Free Workout Plans: https://bit.ly/EHWorkoutsYT Connect with Michelle: @themichellemadrid Visit Michelle's website: https://michellemadridbranch.com/ Please rate us 5* on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review if you're enjoying the podcast. Don't forget to subscribe too so that you don't miss any future episodes.

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

Private adoption can be so confusing, especially when you are trying to self-match your adoption or adopt a baby without using an adoption agency.  There are companies that offer you the ability to quickly place a profile that will be shown to expectant parents that are considering placing their child for adoption.  Today I am going to share my perspective on those sites and if I think that is the best plan to helping you self-match your adoption. YouTube: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

When starting the private adoption process, the most common desire is to adopt a baby in less than one year.  While it is impossible to predict what your adoption journey will be like or how long it will take, there are a few things that people who match their adoptions faster have in common.  That is what we will talk about in today's episode, how to adopt a baby in the lesson rather than a year based on best practices that my clients use every day. 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

If you are self-matching your adoption or matching with birth parents without the help of an agency, you might be unsure how to determine if it is an actual matching opportunity. The most difficult part of the independent adoption process often is determining if it is a match or scam.  Then if it is an opportunity, you must determine whether or not this is a good fit, and years of trained social work is incredibly helpful in that process.  In this episode, we are talking with Steffany Aye from Adoption and Beyond, that offers a service that helps determine if you are a good match for each other.Free Guides: https://www.myadoptioncoach.com/selfmatchhelpJoin 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? Then check out The Adoption Profile Masterclass: https://www.myadoptioncoach.com/profileWant to learn how to self-match your adoption?  You get the step-by-step process inside The Adoption Profile Masterclass: https://www.myadoptioncoach.com/profileNot sure what program is right for you, schedule a free call: https://www.myadoptioncoach.com/callJoin The Adoption Profile Contest: https://www.myadoptioncoach.com/contest

Creating and sharing your adoption profile is one of the most important parts of your adoption journey, yet one of the most overlooked steps.  Most hopeful adoptive families will create their profiles and then not spend dedicated time sharing their adoption profiles even if there are free options.  It doesn't matter if you are self-matching, independently matching, or matching with an adoption agency, an adoption attorney, or a consultant. It is important to have a plan on how you are going to share your adoption for free. Free 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

Hopeful adoptive parents oftentimes find themselves walking the adoption journey alone, but it doesn't have to be that way.  There are resources available to support your adoption journey during each phase of the private adoption process, but most of them go overlooked.  In this episode we are breaking it down step-by-step and giving you the helpful resources you need to have a smoother adoption experience.Free 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

Choosing the type of private domestic infant adoption that is right for your family can feel pretty overwhelming and typically requires a lot of research so you can gather all the facts.  This week I am giving you all the information you need to get a general understanding of each type of adoption and how they work.  We are covering adoption agencies, adoption attorneys, adoption consultants, and even self-matching.  Then I will walk you through an exercise to help you choose what path is right for you.  Free 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

The adoption journey can be filled with unknowns and when it comes to medical records oftentimes hopeful adoptive parents have a lot of questions when it comes to reviewing medical records that are shared with them during the adoption process.  Today we are talking with Sara Silvestri MD who is a board-certified pediatrician and adoptive mother. She has worked with numerous foster and adoptive families. She hopes to educate hopeful adoptive families on the medical aspects of adoption. This will help you if you are adopting a baby with a private agency, adopting with a private attorney, or even if you are self-matching your adoption.  Want to learn more about The Adoption Doc: https://www.theadoptiondoc.com/Free 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

Step-Parent adoption can be an expensive and tricky legal process to follow. How can you ensure that you know what you need to know before you even start? That's where this edition of the Lady Lawyer League Podcast comes in. In this episode we cover what happens in the courtroom during a step-parent adoption, plus what and when abandonment can help you in your case. If you need help with the adoption process, or other legal challenges you're facing, contact Hightower/Reff Law today at www.hrlawomaha.com!

While there have been fewer private domestic adoptions due to covid, couples are still achieving their dreams of adoption through both self-matching and adopting a newborn through an adoption agency.  In this episode, we are learning more about Erin's adoption process from September 2020 until February 2021 through a private agency in Michigan.  Erin will give us some tips on how to process our emotions in a healthy way during the adoption waiting periods. Free 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

Every adoption journey looks a little different, even if you compare two self-matching adoptions or independent adoptions.  You can match organically through a group based on a post that you share on an adoption opportunity, or you can use paid advertising on social media sites to help you fulfill your dreams of adopting a baby through private domestic adoption.  This is the story of Angela K, who used a Facebook page and ads on Facebook and Instagram to match with her children's first families.  Free 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

The next step in understanding attachment and Trust-Based Relational Intervention is the new book, The Connected Parent, by Dr. Karyn Purvis and Lisa Qualls, with great assistance from Emmelie Pickett. On this episode, we interview Lisa and Emmelie about connected parenting.In this episode, we cover:Understanding the foundations of attachment.What do parents bring to the situation that influences how their children attach.Using “scripts” to help you implement Trust-Based Relational Intervention.Coping with chronic fear in our kids.Coping with parental fear that things will never improve or that our children will never be able to heal.How to discipline the TBRI® way.How to teach respect.Understanding how sensory issues can be confused with attachment issues.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 show (https://creatingafamily.org/donation/)

Are you trying to adopt without an adoption agency or self-match your adoption in 2022? I will give you three tips for having a successful self-matching adoption in 2022, no matter if you are on your private domestic adoption journey.  While there are no shortcuts in the private domestic adoption process to adopting a baby, nor should there be, there are proven strategies that have been successful for others in this journey, and that is what we will discuss today.Free 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

I get tons of questions about how long it takes to adopt a baby through private domestic adoption and the answer is it varies tremendously from situation to situation.Surviving the adoption process can be incredibly stressful and waiting for an adoption match can seem unbearable.  This video focuses on how to pass the waiting time for being matched with an expectant mother through private domestic adoption.  These tips for surviving the adoption process will help you if you are matching via a private adoption attorney, private adoption agency, or even if you are self-matching your adoption.Free 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

Every adoption journey looks a little different, even if you compare two self-matching adoptions or independent adoptions.  You can match organically through a group based on a post that you share on an adoption opportunity, or you can use paid advertising on social media sites to help you fulfill your dreams of adopting a baby through private domestic adoption.  This is the story of Jessica S, who used a Facebook page and ads on Facebook and Instagram to match with her children's first families.  Free 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 or adopting without an agency may feel overwhelming but this step-by-step guide will help you get started on your independent adoption with confidence!  In today's episode, we are covering the basics that you need to know when it comes to understanding the adoption legal process, how to budget and pay for your adoption, and how to become a home study approved family. These steps could help you save money and time on your private domestic adoption journey. Free 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 or Adopting without an agency is possible if you understand the step-by-step to adopt without an adoption agency and if you surround yourself with the right partners to help you.  In fact, if you follow the step-by-step process to self-matching your adoption that I am sharing today you could make your private domestic adoption process easier, faster and maybe even adopt without debt!Free 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

Adoption doesn't have to cost tens of thousands of dollars. You can self-match your adoption or have an independent adoption if the laws in your state allow it.  In today's episode, we are focused on giving you the step-by-step guide to adopting a child without an agency or consultant so that you can make your private domestic adoption process easier, faster, and more affordable.Free 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

An adoption profile is a critical part of your adoption journey because it is the marketing tool that explains who your family is to a complete stranger that is making a huge decision.  In today's episode, I will walk you through the most critical elements of an adoption profile no matter if you are adopting with an adoption agency, an adoption attorney, an adoption consultant, or even self-matching.  Free 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

Picking an adoption partner for your private domestic adoption journey is critical to your overall success.  Not only is it important to find a partner that has great success rates but it is also important to ensure that you are a great fit for each other.  There are a few criteria that are helpful for finding an adoption agency, adoption attorney, or even an adoption consultant that are covered here.Free 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

Adopting a baby through private domestic adoption can be incredibly confusing but it doesn't have to be that way.  This episode walks you through the 5 most common ways to adopt a baby through private domestic adoption and the important facts you need to know about adopting a baby with an adoption agency, adoption attorney, adoption consultant, or even if you are self-matching your adoption.  Free 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

Adopting a baby through private domestic adoption can be incredibly confusing but it doesn't have to be that way.  This episode walks you through the step-by-step process to know exactly how to adopt a baby through adoption no matter if you are planning to adopt through an adoption agency, adoption attorney, adoption consultant, or even if you are self-matching your adoption.  Consider this your ultimate guide adopting a baby, or even adoption 101. Click here to learn more about the How To Adopt Course: https://www.myadoptioncoach.com/howtoadoptOr if you would like to work with me 1:1 click here: http://www.myadoptioncoach.com/coachFree 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

How do you discipline kids who have experienced trauma? We provide 5 tips and then discuss 5 challenging parenting situations. Our expert is Karen Doyle Buckwalter, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Registered Play Therapist and Supervisor, and co-author of "Raising the Challenging Child".In this episode, we cover:1.     The Relationship Bank Account Spend effort building your relationship with your child so that you have banked “good will” for when you need to say no or set a firm rule. Ideas for making quick and easy deposits:Praise efforts, successes, helpfulness, their unique essence—big and small.Let the child choose whenever possible. Look for compromises.Make more deposits than withdrawals.Magic “rule” 5 positive comments to every 1 negative.Difference between making a deposit and spoiling your child.Sideswipe instead of confront. 2.     Respond to What is Beneath the Behavior Behavior is a reflection of a need. It’s a symptom.Strategies for digging deeper into what is underneath the behavior.3.     Reexamine Your ExpectationsSee your child for who she is.4.     Balancing Structure and NurtureHow does structure lead to feelings of safety and why is this often misunderstood when parenting children with a history of trauma?Choose your battles: choose to ignore some behaviors.5.     Share Power to Gain PowerSpecific Behaviors:TantrumName calling and teasingHandle attention seeking behaviors.LyingSexualized Behavior and PlayThis 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 Support the show (https://creatingafamily.org/donation/)

What do we mean by attachment and what can parents do to help their child attach. What can parents do if they are struggling with attaching to their child. We talk with Dr. Casey Call, the Assistant Director of Education at the Institute of Child Development at TCU. She is a researcher and trainer for Trust-Based Relational Intervention.In this episode, we cover:What is attachment and why is it so important to a child’s development?How does attachment develop in children who are raised from infancy in a healthy functioning family? What does healthy attachment look like?What events can interrupt the normal development of healthy attachment? (e.g. multiple caregivers, abuse, neglect) What about a primary care giver with mental illness? What about long term hospitalization?When we have a child placed in our homes for either adoption or fostering, what are some signs that this child may have attachment issues?Attachment issues fall along a spectrum from mild to severe. Describe typical behaviors that might appear along this spectrum.Reactive Attachment DisorderWe have people contacting us with worries after only a few weeks in their home when the child and family are still adjusting to a total change in their lives. What is a reasonable time to give a child before parents begin to worry about major attachment issues?What are some things parents of newly adopted or fostered kids can do to help their child attach?What type of therapy is effective for children with attachment issues?How can you find a therapist who will be knowledgeable on how to help a child and family that is struggling to attach?How to discipline while still focusing on attachment.The importance of parental attachment.What interferes with a parents ability to attach to their child?What are some things that a parent can do if they are struggling to attach to their child?Post adoption depression.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 Support the show (https://creatingafamily.org/donation/)Support the show (https://creatingafamily.org/donation/)

We've told you this episode is coming and its finally here! This is a first of a series of episodes about How to Adopt a dog. Part 1 is breaking down the barriers and common concerns people have around adopting. As many of you know adoption is near and dear to our hearts, our opinions are based on our individual experiences with our rescue dogs and our cumulative experience 20 yrs working in the animal welfare field.This is a great episode to send to someone who wants to has concerns about adopting or maybe needs more educations on the subject.We've broken down common adoption concerns into 4 sections;- Health/ Genetic History- Unknown Behavior and Life History- Looking for Something Very Specific- Problems with the Rescue/ShelterHope you enjoy & let us know what you think!FOLLOW US ON:Our FacebookOur Instagram

In this episode we talk about practical tips for disciplining while maintaining attachment with Amanda Purvis, a Training Specialist at the Karyn Purvis Center for Child Development, a social worker, and a mom of five.Support the show (https://creatingafamily.org/donation/)

How can parents help their transracially adopted child transition to college and why can this transition be hard for both teen and parents. We talk with Dr. Amanda Baden, a Professor in the Counselor Education Program at Montclair State University. She is an active researcher and currently leads their Adoption Research Team. She is also a transracial adoptee.Support the show (https://creatingafamily.org/donation/)

The next step in understanding Trust-Based Relational Intervention is the new book, The Connected Parent, by Dr. Karyn Purvis and Lisa Qualls, with great assistance from Emmelie Pickett. We interview Lisa and Emmelie for this episode.Support the show (https://creatingafamily.org/donation/)

Adopting or fostering siblings presents advantages to both the children and parents, but also presents unique challenges that parents should be prepared for. We talk with Erin Q. Nasmyth, LCSW specializing in adoption, and Executive Director of Adoption Support Alliance.Support the show (https://creatingafamily.org/donation/)

Are you stressed trying to figure out how you are supposed to do it all now that we are in self-isolation due to the Coronavirus? How do we deal with challenging behaviors and try to work, cook, teach, and generally survive. We talk with Carol Lozier, a licensed clinical social worker with over twenty-five years’ experience counseling children and families. She specializes in adoption and foster care issues, and is the author of the book The Adoptive & Foster Parent Guide.Support the show (https://creatingafamily.org/donation/)

What is it like to be raised by parents of a different race. What can parents do to help their transracially adopted children. We talk with 4 young adults that were transracially adopted by white parents. Katie, adopted from China as an infant. Nathan, who is biracial (black/white), adopted as a newborn in a domestic open adoption. Angie, a black Haitian American, adopted domestically. Jack, adopted as an infant from Vietnam.Support the show (https://creatingafamily.org/donation/)

We speak with a panel of adult adoptees about the experience of being raised in an open adoption. What were the advantages? What were the challenges? All of our panel guests were adopted at birth. They grew up knowing they were adopted and all are in their 20s and 30s now.Support the show (https://creatingafamily.org/donation/)

What are the special needs common to international adoption. What special needs do we see from specific countries. We speak with Dr. Kimara Gustafson, an associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Minnesota and a pediatrician at their Adoption Medicine Clinic. She also has her Masters in Public Health.Support the show (https://creatingafamily.org/donation/)

How can we raise children who are resilient and able to bounce back from the ups and downs of life and move forward with optimism and confidence? We talk with Dr. Ken Ginsburg, the Co-Founder and Director of Programs at the Center for Parent and Teen Communications, a Professor of Pediatrics at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine, and author or "Building Resilience in Children and Teens" and "Raising Kids to Thrive".Support the show (https://creatingafamily.org/donation/)

If you have adopted within the last several years or even if you are in the process of adopting, you need to understand the Adoption Tax Credit for 2019. We talk with Becky Wilmoth, an Enrolled Agent and Adoption Tax Credit Specialist with Bills Tax Service in Illinois and Josh Kroll, Adoption Tax Credit specialist at the North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC).Support the show (https://creatingafamily.org/donation/)

Are you considering adoption?Not sure where to begin?Are you confused with all of the adoption terminologies, like "home study", "dossier", "I-800 & I-600", Hague, and others>?Take 30 minutes of your time to be informed!In this episode, Jack talks with Natalie Andersen, Adoption Intake Coordinator at America World Adoption. Natalie provides details about adopting a child including international adoption, domestic adoption & foster care. Specifically, she will discuss important topics like:What to look for in an adoption agency,How to deal with the high cost of adoption,What to consider when choosing a country in international adoption,Things to consider when deciding whether to adoption, andMuch more!Be sure to listen, rate & review, then share with friends who may also be considering adoption!https://awaa.org800-429-3369Info@awaa.org

We know that attachment is crucial for adopted and foster kids for their mental and physical health. What are some fun and simple ways to help you and your child attach? Host Dawn Davenport, Executive Director of Creating a Family, the national adoption & foster care education and support nonprofit, interviews Deborah Gray, adoption therapist, “attachment guru”, and author of Attaching through Love, Hugs, and Play: Simple Strategies to Help Build Connections with Your Child and Attaching in Adoption: Practical Tools for Today’s Parents.Support the show (https://creatingafamily.org/donation/)

A panel of birth mothers talking about adoption from their perspective and answering questions from adoptive parents. What is it like to place a child for adoption? What influenced their decision to choose one couple over another? What can adoptive parents do to make the hospital time post birth a little easier? What type of recognition on Mother’s Day feels best? And much more. Host Dawn Davenport, Executive Director of Creating a Family, the national foster care & adoption education and support nonprofit talks with a panel of four birth mothers about adoption.Support the show (https://creatingafamily.org/donation/)

Adoption dissolutions or disruptions are a tragedy for everyone--the child, the parents, and the family. What can we do to prevent them from happening, how do we know when they are inevitable and what to do if an adoption failure becomes inevitable? We talk with Dr. Richard Barth, Dean and Professor at the University of Maryland School of Social Work, and researcher in the area of adoption and adoption dissolution and disruption. Also joining us is Stephen Hayes, a litigator for more than 35 years with Grady, Hayes & Neary specializing in adoption and foster care. He is a member of the Academy of Adoption & Assisted Reproduction Attorneys and has been recognized in Best Lawyers in America and Wisconsin Super Lawyers. Our host is Dawn Davenport, Executive Director of Creating a Family, the national foster care & adoption education and support nonprofit.Support the show (https://creatingafamily.org/donation/)

What type of assistance or subsidies are available for parents adopting a child from foster care? Who determines the amount of a monthly adoption subsidy and how can parents negotiate for a fair amount? Host Dawn Davenport, Executive Director of Creating a Family, the national foster care & adoption education and support nonprofit, interviews Josh Kroll, Project Coordinator for the Adoption Subsidy Resource Center at the North American Council on Adoptable Children.Support the show (https://creatingafamily.org/donation/)

Adopting an older child is a big transition for everyone involved and poses a unique set of challenges. Learn more about things to consider when adopting an older child as host Dawn Davenport, Executive Director of Creating a Family, the national foster care & adoption education and support nonprofit, interviews Celeste Snodgrass, MSW, LCSW, and Director of Clinical Services at Holt International and Danielle Kaiser who has a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling and is a behavioral therapist and Foster Family & Adoptions Social Worker with Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services.Support the show (https://creatingafamily.org/donation/)

Host Dawn Davenport will interview Lori Holden, author of the new book The Open-Hearted Way to open Adoption: Helping Your Child Grow Up Whole. open adoption, domestic adoption, adopting a child, adopting in the US, adopting a baby, birth mother, birthmother   Blog summary of the show and highlights can be found here:  Blog summary of the show  Highlights   More Creating a Family resources on open adoption can be found here.Support the show (https://creatingafamily.org/donation/)