Podcasts about special needs adoption

Over and over in the Scriptures, God makes it clear that He loves the orphan, and that He expects His people to do the same. Dennis and Barbara Rainey outline five ways we can care for what the Bible calls "the fatherless."

Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom.Does your child have a disability or have some label? If so, you need to listen to this interview with Dr. Deborah Winking, an educational psychologist and a special education teacher. She is the author of Capable: A Story of Triumph for Children the World Has Judges as “Different” and Raising Capable Kids. She is the mother of four, including one adopted child and one child with a neurological disorder.In this episode, we cover:Many of our kids have hidden disabilities caused by trauma. These disabilities can look like so many different things, including behavior problems.You say these 12 habits are to change yourself, not your child. Why?Habit 1: Believe that effort creates abilityHabit 3: Set a vision of capability with your child and adjust it over timeHabit 6: Send capable messages: Use words and act in ways that let your child know that you think they are capableHabit 8: Challenge your child in ways that regularly take them (and you) outside your comfort zone.Habit 10: Allow your child to make choices and experience the consequences of those choicesHabit 11: celebrate your child's persistence to build a narrative of strength Order your copy of Raising Capable Kids & use code: Capable20 for a 20% discount and free shipping.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

Question: We've been waiting for 15 months for an expectant mom to choose us to adopt her baby. We finally got chosen, but I'm filled with fear. Are we the right family for this baby? Are we up to parenting her? Will we be ruining our lives and maybe hers? Resources:Evaluating Risk Factors in Adoption (Resource page)Raising a Child with Prenatal Substance Exposure (Resource page)Explaining Prenatal Substance Exposure, ADHD, and Autism (Suggested books)This podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are a national non-profit with the mission to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster & kinship parents and the professionals who support them. Creating a Family brings you the following trauma-informed, expert-based content:Weekly podcastsWeekly articles/blog postsResource pages on all aspects of family buildingPlease leave us a rating or review RateThisPodcast.com/creatingafamilySupport the showPlease leave us a rating or review RateThisPodcast.com/creatingafamily

Could you qualify for the Adoption Tax Credit? Find out by listening to this podcast with Becky Wilmoth, an Enrolled Agent and Adoption Tax Credit Specialist with Bill's Tax Service, and Josh Kroll, the Adoption Subsidy Resource Center coordinator at Families Rising (formerly the NACAC).In this episode, we cover:What is the Adoption Tax Credit for adoption being claimed on 2023 federal taxes?What is a “credit” and how does it differ from a deduction or some other form of tax savings?If you get a tax refund every year, how would you use the Adoption Tax Credit?If you don't have any federal tax liability, should you still apply the credit to your federal income taxes?What type of adoptions are included or excluded? Stepparent adoption? Embryo adoption? Same-sex partner second parent adoption? Unmarried heterosexual second parent adoption? Surrogacy?Can you get credit for each adoption you complete even if completed in the same year? What about adopting siblings at the same time?What is a Qualified Adoption Expense for purposes of the Adoption Tax Credit 2022?When can you claim the Adoption Tax Credit?Domestic private adoptionInternational AdoptionRe-adoption in the US for international adoptionFoster Care AdoptionHow does the Adoption Tax Credit work with kinship adoptions? What if the child never was involved with the foster care?Special Needs Adoption: How does the Adoption Tax Credit differ for adoptions from foster care? What does the IRS accept as proof of “special needs”?$0 subsidy agreementSpecial needs child for international adoptionCan you reclaim your expenses for an attempted adoption that did not result in a placement? How?What income level (Modified Adjusted Gross Income) is excluded from claiming the Adoption Tax Credit in 2022?How long can the credit be carried over?Are you able to amend previous year tax return to claim adoption tax credit? Is adoption tax credit something you can amend for, and if so, how do you amend and how many years back?Will the Adoption Tax Credit offset self-employment tax?How does the Secure Act impact claiming the Adoption Tax Credit for 2023 taxes?What should you do if the child's Social Security Number is unavailable when you file?Should you use an Adoption Taxpayer Identification Number (ATIN #) if you don't have the child's social security number?How does the Adoption Tax Credit work in conjunction with employee adoption benefits? For special needs adoption?Qualified Birth or Adoption Distribution from Qualified Retirement Plan without penalty. Under Secure Act.If you adopt, can you still get the Child Tax Credit?What do you need in order to get the Child Tax Credit for your adopted child?Do you need to send to the IRS any documentation for the Adoption Tax Credit when you file your taxes? What type of documentation should you keep in your records?How to find a tax specialist knowledgeable on the Adoption Tax Credit? https://adoptiontaxcredit.orgHow to advocate for refundability?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 podcastsSupport the showPlease leave us a rating or review RateThisPodcast.com/creatingafamily

Ever wondered about the miraculous power of faith and community during challenging times? Join us as we welcome Jason and Melody Lietzau, a couple whose story of adopting a girl from China and navigating through her health crises will touch your heart. Their journey, marked by hopeful anticipation, heartbreak, and an unyielding resilience, is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the power of faith.The Lietzau's open up about their initial joy at welcoming their adopted daughter and the subsequent heartbreak of grappling with her heart condition. They share the highs and lows, the medical mysteries and divine interventions, all the while leaning on their faith and their community. Their story is not just about adopting a child from a different country, but about the miracles that unfolded, the struggles they overcame and the faith that not just sustained them, but also led them to uncover a medical mystery that proved to be a turning point. Get ready to be moved by this compelling story of hope, resilience, and the power of community.This is just part one of Jason and Melody's story. After adopting Hannah and getting her healthy, the attention shifted to a shocking discovery about Melody's life-long medical condition. Soon after, their son Noah discovered a life-threatening condition.Through both episodes, the Lietzau family finds true hope and joy in suffering.Support the showMORE ABOUT THE PODCAST:Behind The Mike website:https://BehindTheMikePodcast.comEmail:Mike@BehindTheMike.netSUPPORT THE SHOWSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:Covenant EyesGet 30-days FREE using promo code: BEHINDTHEMIKEhttps://covenanteyes.comWatch these podcasts on YouTube!Follow Us!YouTube: @behindthemikepodcastInstagram: @behindthemikepodcastTikTok: @behind_the_mike_podcastFacebook: @behindthemikepodcast

Today on the podcast, the Rinehart's join and share their story of how special needs adoption has impacted their life for the better. Three of their nine children were adopted from China and each have Down syndrome. GUESTThe Rinehart family is an adoptive family at Lifeline. Joe and Dr. Brenda Rinehart have nine children and nine grandchildren. Dr. Brenda Rinehart works as a Doctor of Psychology. Joe works for Cisco Systems. They adopted three of their children who have Down syndrome from China. HOSTHerbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children's Services and its ministry arms.CO-HOSTRick Morton is the Vice President of Engagement at Lifeline Children's Services.RESOURCES At Lifeline Children's Services, we believe that every child, no matter their abilities or needs, is worthy of love, family, and belonging.  We are seeing an increased need for families to show children with a variety of special needs that they are worthy of love.  Both domestically and internationally, a rising number of children with special needs is waiting to thrive in a family. How is God calling your family to help?     For more information, visit https://lifelinechild.org/special-needs-adoption/.  LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERVICES The mission of Lifeline Children's Services is to equip the Body of Christ to manifest the gospel to vulnerable children. Our vision is for vulnerable children and their communities to be transformed by the gospel and to make disciples.  Web: lifelinechild.org Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @lifelinechild The Defender Podcast: Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify The Defender Bible Study: Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify

“Come to me all who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28    Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.   On this week's episode, host Sandra Flach speaks with adoptive mom, Mindi Schrock. Mindi is a mom of four kids, two through adoption—both with disabilities. Her mission is to encourage and empower moms with empathy, humor, and permission to rest.   Please be sure to subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share it on your social media. Links mentioned in this episode: sandraflach.com justicefororphansny.org @mindi.schrock

Laura Hernandez and her husband, Tony, are raising their ten children in the Dallas area. Over less than five years, their family grew from six to twelve, adding three biological children and three adopted children. Struggling to maintain a peaceful home and learning to care for children living with invisible disabilities, Laura developed practices to turn her family into a peaceful team, relying on the Lord.Laura works as a coach, educating mothers in areas such as:The invisible disability of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum DisordersIdentifying and learning about disability as an adoptive parentPractical ways special needs parents can systematically bring calm to the chaos at homeLearn more from Laura KEY QUESTIONS:How can parents create a peaceful home amid challenges?What do adoptive parents need to know about identifying signs of disability and caring for children with special needs?How can churches support adoptive and special needs parents? KEY SCRIPTURES:“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5“Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2 ----Find more encouragement on Joni Eareckson Tada's Sharing Hope podcast and daily devotional.Follow Joni and Friends on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.Your support makes this podcast possible!Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Founded by Joni Eareckson Tada, we provide Christ-centered care through Joni's House, Wheels for the World, and Retreats and Getaways, and offer disability ministry training.

According to Kerby Anderson's survey, 1 in 4 Christians no longer hold a Biblical worldview in their beliefs. The author and radio show host shares with Bob the alarming research and why the Church needs to get back to basics. Also, Marlin Miller and his wife Lisa share why they chose to adopt three special needs children and the challenges and blessings in their Northeast Ohio home.Support the show

Have you ever thought about adopting a child from abroad? What does it take and what type of kids are available? To learn more, listen to our interview with Robin Sizemore, Executive Director of Hopscotch Adoptions, who has worked in the international adoption field for 27 years and Debbie Price, Executive Director of Children's House International and who has worked in international adoption for 28 years. In this episode, we cover:Outline of the typical international adoption process.What type of kids are available for international adoption?What is the youngest child available?Is it possible to get a young healthy child or baby?International adoption regulations.What governmental entities are involved in international adoption?How to decide on what country to adopt from? Will the country accept you? Does the country place children that you think your family is a good fit for?What are some of the country-specific requirements for adoptive parents?Can adoption agencies have different or more stringent requirements than the foreign or US government?What are the health risks for children adopted internationally?  What type of special needs do children have?What type of care do children have before adoption? Institutional vs foster care.How to find children abroad who are waiting for adoption? How to adopt a child on a waiting child website?How much information will you have on the health of the child when you receive a referral?How big of a risk is it that a country will close down to international adoption once you apply? How do you mitigate the risk of losing the money you invested? What to look for in an international adoption agency?Pre-adoption education requirements.How much does international adoption cost?Are grants available?What is the Adoption Tax Credit and can it be used for an international adoption? How long does it take to adopt internationally?Is it possible for single women, gays, lesbians, or other members of the LGBTQ+ community to adopt internationally?Importance of post-adoption reporting.How do internationally adopted children acquire US citizenship?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

An abortion survivor and one of eleven adopted sisters (most with disabilities), Sasha Carpenter returns to the podcast to talk about her family and their ministry and advocacy work, her own journey living with cerebral palsy, and how to be a voice for the voiceless in today's world.Listen to Part 1 of Crystal's conversation with Sasha Carpenter.Learn more about Ting Ministries.Learn more about Sasha's family members: Our Family – Ting Ministries. KEY QUESTIONS:How can you speak up for someone who otherwise won't be heard?What challenges in your life is God using for your good and the good of others?What can you do to care and advocate for vulnerable people in your community? KEY SCRIPTURE:“For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb.I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well… Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.” Psalm 139:13–14, 16 RESOURCES:A Father's Encouragement: When David and Heather Smith decided to start a family, they followed God's call to adopt three children. Through the unexpected challenges of raising kids with disabilities, David discovered an even greater reliance upon the Lord.How Jesus Changed My Perspective on Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy: Renee Dollenmayer shares how she discovered purpose in her disability and a unique calling to serve God's people. Find more encouragement through Joni Eareckson Tada's radio podcast  and daily devotional.Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.Your support  makes this podcast possible!Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Founded by international disability advocate Joni Eareckson Tada, we provide Christ-centered care through  Joni's House, Wheels for the World, and Retreats and Getaways, and offer disability ministry training and higher education through the Christian Institute on Disability. 

Sasha Carpenter joins the podcast to share her story of adoption and redemption in Christ. Born in Russia having survived a failed abortion, Sasha was adopted into a family that loves Jesus. Now an adult, and one of eleven adopted sisters with disabilities, Sasha works as an adoption advocate and writer—a “voice for the voiceless.” Sasha is also part of Ting Ministries, an adoption counseling organization founded by the Carpenter family to serve orphans and vulnerable children around the world.Learn more about Ting MinistriesLearn more about Sasha's family members: Our Family – Ting Ministries KEY QUESTIONS:What makes a person valuable?Who in your life needs support or advocacy? KEY SCRIPTURE:“For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb.I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well… Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.” Psalm 139:13–14, 16 Find more encouragement through Joni Eareckson Tada's radio podcast  and daily devotional.Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.Your support  makes this podcast possible!Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Founded by international disability advocate Joni Eareckson Tada, we provide Christ-centered care through  Joni's House, Wheels for the World, and Retreats and Getaways, and offer disability ministry training and higher education through the Christian Institute on Disability. 

About Amy J. Brown Amy J. Brown is a wife, mom, writer, mentor, and podcast host of Take Heart podcast.  She writes to encourage special needs moms. She shares honestly about her adoption story and parenting a child with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).    Related Links www.amyjbrown.com    IG @takeheartspecialmoms  IG @amyjbrown_writer    *Theme music and editing by Open Mic Studios. https://openmicrecordingstudio.com/  

Are you planning on claiming the Adoption Tax Credit this year? We talk with Becky Wilmoth, an Enrolled Agent and Adoption Tax Credit Specialist with Bill's Tax Service and Josh Kroll, the Adoption Subsidy Resource Center coordinator at the North American Council on Adoptable Children.In this episode, we cover:What is the Adoption Tax Credit for adoption being claimed on 2021 federal taxes? $14,440 per childIt is a non-refundable tax credit. How to advocate for refundability?What is a “credit” and how does it differ from a deduction or some other form of tax savings?If you get a tax refund every year, how would you use the Adoption Tax Credit?If you don't have any federal tax liability, should you still apply the credit to your federal income taxes?What type of adoptions are included or excluded? Stepparent adoption? Embryo adoption? Same-sex partner second parent adoption? Unmarried heterosexual second parent adoption? Surrogacy?Can you get credit for each adoption you complete even if completed in the same year? What about adopting siblings at the same time?What is a Qualified Adoption Expense for purposes of the Adoption Tax Credit 2021?When can you claim the Adoption Tax Credit?Domestic private adoptionInternational AdoptionRe-adoption in the US for international adoptionFoster Care AdoptionHow does the Adoption Tax Credit work with kinship adoptions? What if the child never was involved with the foster care?Special Needs Adoption: How does the Adoption Tax Credit differ for adoptions from foster care? What does the IRS accept as proof of “special needs”?Special needs child for international adoption?Can you reclaim your expenses for a failed adoption? How?What income level is excluded from claiming the Adoption Tax Credit in 2021?How long can the credit be carried over?Will the Adoption Tax Credit offset self-employment tax? Secure Act and Qualified birth or adoption distributions.How does the Adoption Tax Credit work in conjunction with employee adoption benefits? For special needs adoption?If you adopt, can you still get the Child Tax Credit? How does the timing work?What do you need in order to get the Child Tax Credit for your adopted child? Social Security # for the child.How does Advanced Tax Payments work with adoption?What type of documentation for the Adoption Tax Credit should you submit with your taxes? What type of documentation should you keep in your records?What should you do if you do not have your child's social security number when you get ready to file your taxes? When should you consider using an Adoption Taxpayer Identification Number (ATIN #) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN #)?What are the most common questions received about the Adoption Tax Credit?How to find a tax specialist knowledgeable on the Adoption Tax Credit?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 RateThisPoSupport the show (https://creatingafamily.org/donation/)

After sharing their God-story of meeting on a Liberty University bus after unknowingly living in the same orphanage, Ruby and Ally talk about their memories from the orphanage and their medical needs.Ally is legally blind in one eye, while Ruby had a cleft lip and palate.  Both are thriving as Liberty University students who are following God's plans for their lives.  They talk to couples who are considering adoption but are not sure about adopting an older child, a child with special needs, or both.  They also share about growing up in a family as an "adopted child."Be sure to listen and share this episode with others who may be considering adoption. awaa.orgSupport the show (https://awaa-oneorphan.networkforgood.com/projects/27269-america-world-general-donation)

CAR CHASES, SCHIZOPHRENIA, and MODERN MEDICINE... oh my!  Jennifer Lorentz said she'd NEVER have children, but that didn't mean that she wasn't destined to adopt; God (or whoever is pulling the strings) is kind of funny that way. Also, isn't it wild, how the actions of others can not only impact their lives, but the lives of loved ones as well. Today, Scotty Carlisle sits down with a real life hero! After a series of unfortunate events, Jennifer found herself at a moment where she could have been who she always thought she'd be, or who she was destined to be.   HOT TOPICS: 00:07:50 - Meditation  00:10:35 - Scotty's ‘Interesting' Move - charity donation - $55(!) 00:15:54 - MOVEment - Move with love 00:16:55 - Heavy Crosses 00:22:00 - Service/stewardship 00:26:00 - Moving Out Young 00:26:50 - Substance abuse 00:29:55 - Eating Disorder 00:38:50 - Tuberculosis  00:39:00 - Mental health (Schizophrenic, ADHA, Bi-polar, Epileptic, and Aspergers)    00:41:00 - Adoption 00:54:00 - Akasha Recovery 01:01:00 - Physical fitness 01:04:00 - Grief  01:08:10 - E.M.D.R. (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) 01:13:45 - My Unsung Hero Foundation 01:24:00 - Drunk driving 01:26:00 - Cop shooting 01:40:30 - Self acceptance 01:41:15 - Self talk (!) SUBSCRIBE for an update on which charity Jennifer chose to send Scotty's 'Interesting' Move.   Produced by: Kasey N. Summers

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Playbook.  With our guest Chris Muller.   In this episode is a chat with a dad who is a biological and adoptive dad.  We discuss what it is like to adopt from China and adopt children with special needs and the challenges and blessing that come with that.   "International Special Needs Adoption's"    Chris really dives deep into moving across the country and adopting from China.  He also describes how his life has changed in adopting and also what it is like to adopted a child with special needs.   Sit back relax and grab a beverage. As always check us out on our socials and email with any show ideas or guest ideas.  If you like what you hear give us a 5 star and a review.  This weeks Foster/Adoptive care spotlight: Adoption Hacks (Podcast) Instragram:  adoptionhacks Chris Muller's Socials Facebook: Chris Muller Instragram:  @MullerOver Youtube:  Chris Muller Follow us on our socials on Facebook: Adoptive Dad Playbook Twitter:  @adoptivedadpb Instagram:  adoptivedadplaybook and on Youtube at Adoptivedadplaybook Mike Doran:  www.thatsmikedoran.com  (Intro and Closing) Sara Morris:  metalunagraphics@gmail.com (Artwork)

Should you consider adopting a child with Down syndrome? What medical, behavioral, and emotional issues may accompany this genetic disorder. We talk with Dr. Emily Jean Davidson, Down Syndrome Program at Boston Children’s Hospital and Assistant Professor in Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School.Support the show (https://creatingafamily.org/donation/)

“Dads really need men to walk shoulder to shoulder with them and say, ‘I am here for you. You can be vulnerable with me. It’s ok to not always be strong. I am here to help.’”This week on the podcast, David Smith is joining Crystal to share his story and a powerful word of encouragement to other special needs dads. As a dedicated pastor and husband, David – like many men – saw himself as a ‘fixer.’ When he and his wife Heather decided to start a family, they followed God’s call to adopt three children, not knowing what the next day may bring. But through fatherhood and the unexpected challenges of raising kids with special needs, David discovered an even greater reliance upon the Lord. Today he serves other families impacted by disability through Joni and Friends Missouri and has a gift for encouraging other dads in need of community. With Father’s Day around the corner, don’t miss this powerful conversation – share it with a special needs father in your life!Read more from David on the Joni and Friends Blog.Questions or comments? Email Crystal at podcast@joniandfriends.orgSupport Joni and Friends to help make this podcast possible.Follow Joni and Friends on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. *Joni and Friends was founded in 1979 by Joni Eareckson Tada who in a diving accident was left a quadriplegic at 17 years old. Ministry began as Tada, joined by friends around her kitchen table, responded to letters she received from people with disabilities in search of support. For more than 40 years, the ministry has grown to serve thousands of people impacted by disability worldwide: Joni and Friends has delivered more than 180,000 wheelchairs and Bibles through Wheels for the World and provided Christian care to 63,000 special needs family members through Family Retreats. The organization also equips individuals and churches with disability ministry training and provides higher education courses through the Christian Institute on Disability. For more encouragement, download the Joni and Friends radio podcast in English or Spanish, and view inspirational videos on the Joni and Friends website.www.joniandfriends.org*

Natalie and I chat about her son's diagnosis and how that experience altered the their lives leading them to adopted 3 children with special needs. Natalie shares how her view of life became filtered through the question: Is this going to matter for eternity? 2:32 Will you go back to when you were pregnant with your first child and share with our listeners what it was like to find out he had a congenital heart defect in utero? "There was kind of an added level of stress on us as a young, newly married couple, but we did have our faith.  I remember that first night after me and my husband had cried together and prayed and begged God to heal our baby, just knowing that whatever happened, we were going to give God glory through it, that we wanted our child's life to tell God's story, no matter what that may be, but then walking that out was extremely difficult." "We went into that appointment having a plan of what our future was going to look like...Then everything was kind of ripped into the unknown. I didn't know who was going to deliver my baby and I didn't know if I was going to be able to hold him after he was born and I didn't know if he would make it through the labor and delivery.  So many unknowns and I think that was the hardest part of the pregnancy." 8:04What transpired after Landon was born? 9:50 Eventually, you were led to adopt 3 children who all have special needs/disabilities. I know I am asking you to condense your life into a few minutes, but can you share a little about that experience? "God opened our eyes to how relentlessly short life is, and that it is more precious than we ever realized. Both me and my husband knew we were never going to be the same after this. We had a new perspective on life. It didn't matter where our children went to school or what clothes they wore, or what sports they played, we realized what really matters in life and that's connection.... We realize that all we can take with us into eternity are the lives that we touch. And so that's really the heart of what God led us to adopt. That's the filter that we based every decision after having Landon through: Is this gonna matter for eternity?" SHOW NOTES cont.    Follow Grace Enough Podcast on IG and FB ---------------------------------------------------------

Parents are often afraid to foster or adopt a child who has experienced sexual abuse, but children can and do heal from this type of abuse. We talk about what parents can do to help the child heal with Dr. Jennifer Shaw a Clinical Psychologist with the Gill Institute for Trauma Recovery who specializes in the assessment and treatment of trauma in children, especially those who present with sexual behavior problems.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/)

What are the health, emotional, and developmental issues common to children adopted from abroad. What should parents and professionals consider before adopting internationally. Our guest expert is Dr. Dana Johnson, Professor of Pediatrics and one of the founders of the Adoption Medicine Clinic at the University of Minnesota. He is the parent of two birth daughters and an adopted son from India.Support the show (https://creatingafamily.org/donation/)

Should you adopt a child who has been exposed prenatally to alcohol or drugs? What are the short and long term impact of drinking during pregnancy or use of methamphetamines, opioids, Methadone, Suboxone, marijuana, and tobacco (cigarettes or vaping)? We talk with Dr. Julia Bledsoe, a board certified pediatrician specializing in adoption and prenatal exposure. She is a professor at the Univ. of Washington in General Pediatrics, and also the faculty pediatrician at the UW FAS (fetal alcohol syndrome) Clinic, the longest standing FAS center in the US. She is also an adoptive parent.Support the show (https://creatingafamily.org/donation/)

Laura Ruwe was one of your favorites on Season 1, so I am thrilled to have her return as a guest on the podcast for Season 2! Laura has made some beautiful progress in her continued fight for joy this year and I'm grateful for her willingness to come back on to share about two practical tools that have brought her tremendous help. I think a lot of you will resonate with what she shares today as depression impacts so many people and families. This discussion is a perfect follow up to episode 13, my conversation with our counselor, Claire Cunningham. Laura's story reiterates many of the points that Claire conveyed and wonderfully illustrates how tools like therapy and medication can bring hope, help, and restored joy.

Penny Sharp joins the We Choose You Podcast from across the country to share her family's experience with three Adoptions from China, all with varying levels of special needs. We discuss the process, travel, and the financial aspect of International Adoption.

How do you adopt from foster care? What is the process, what is required, and how to begin? We talk with Kim Phagan-Hansel, managing editor of "The Chronicle of Social Change" and the editor of "Fostering Families Today." Kim is also the editor of two books, The Foster Parenting Toolbox and The Kinship Parenting Toolbox.Support the show (https://creatingafamily.org/donation/)

Our special guest this week on SPED Homeschool Conversations was Debbie Carlow, from "Just A Different Life" YouTube Channel which has the following description: "A large family created biologically and through adoption. Multiple special needs, homeschool, adoption, a lot of love and a bit of crazy!" Debbie shared on "Special Needs, Adoption, Large Family & Homeschooling? Yes It's Possible" Some of the topics covered in this interview were: Homeschooling a child with medical needs How to build your homeschooling team Moving into homeschooling gradually How to juggle special needs life with homeschooling life Focusing on the positive aspects of your child's life and learning Ideas for hands-on and life skill learning Teaching self-advocacy to your child How to not homeschool alone

In this episode I am excited to introduce you to a local friend of mine, Laura Ruwe. Laura and her husband Andrew are the adoptive parents of two young boys. Eric and I have been friends with the Ruwes for many years, but as Laura and I have watched one another walk through difficult days these past 5 years, our hearts have been uniquely connected. Laura is in a tougher season right now, but I'm so grateful that she came on the podcast during this time. We need examples of people who are willing to share what the battle looks like in the MIDST of the storm. It’s brave to say, “We are still trying to figure that out." Or, "I’m not quite sure how this is going to play out for us yet”. Laura is tender and honest as she shares about what grief looks like in adoption, feelings of isolation, prayer, seasons of waiting, social media, and of course, fighting for joy! I hope you are helped and encouraged by this conversation. I know you will see beauty in the brokenness of Laura's story. God is doing some amazing things in her heart and life, and her love and gratitude for her sweet family is evident and inspiring!

"Two things went through our heads immediately, what did we just do? And this is our baby and we will do whatever we need to do". When Pastor Terry Parkman was adopting his daughter from China he realized that the story that had been told about her was incorrect. In this episode he talks about parenting through that and discovering your child's true story. He has great advice for all adoptive parents and especially those who need to hear, "you have what it takes, just be faithful to the next step". This episode is sponsored by BONFIRE, Bonfire is the easiest way to design, sell and order premium custom shirts. And Bonfire is offering Adoption Hacks listeners a FREE design from their creative team - claim yours at www.bonfire.com/adoptionhacksMusic "Drummer Boy" by Misterwivesand "Fountain of Youth" by SEU Worship

In this episode, Jen interviews our dear friend Laura Ruwe, an adoptive mother of two kids with special needs. They talk about God's pursuit of our heart in it and how it's ok to not be ok and how God is at work in and through the mess.

First up, Heather had a show and the Mother Effers talk about the challenges of performing to a lukewarm audience. Then it’s an emotional discussion with Patti about FASD and adopting a special needs child. It’s an emotional episode and the Crouch Cry Count is high. Grab those tissues! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/denialbus/message

What's it like to adopt a toddler with Down Syndrome? Find out this week as Allison and Andrew tell the story of adopting their sweet son Beau

Ali explains how her family has changed since the adoptoin of her sweet son Beau, who just happens to have Down Syndrome.

"Don't let special needs scare you, start the process and you will be equipped for your child, even if you don't know if at the beginning of the process, you'll end up with everything you need" Amanda Kick joins Kandace to share her story of adopting her son from South Africa. She walks us through the timeline and gives us a glimpse of meeting her son for the 1st time and their 6 week stay in South Africa. Amanda shares how they widened their initial acceptance of special needs when they saw their son who has cerebral palsy and is deaf, on the waiting children list. The joy this family has now that they are together shines through this episode!

Host Dawn Davenport, Executive Director of Creating a Family, the national infertility & adoption education and support nonprofit, interviews Dr. Sheryl Ziegler, a Doctor of Psychology, Licensed Professional Counselor, and author of Mommy Burnout: How to Reclaim Your Life and Raise Healthier Children in the Process. Creating a Family has many free resources related to this topic on our website at www.CreatingaFamily.org. Please leave us a review on iTunes. Thanks. Click to Tweet: https://twitter.com/home?status=New%20Creating%20a%20Family%20show%3A%20Preventing%20Mommy%20Burnout%20https%3A//creatingafamily.org/adoption-category/preventing-mommy-burnout/ Share on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A//creatingafamily.org/adoption-category/preventing-mommy-burnout/ Show Highlights: https://creatingafamily.org/adoption-category/preventing-mommy-burnout/   Support the show (https://creatingafamily.org/donation/)

What's it like to “do life” as an adoptive family? Kayla Craig leads the conversation with co-hosts Shannon Evans and Lindsy Wallace. Between us, we have 13 kids, six of whom were adopted. We’ve done foster care, international adoption, and domestic infant adoption. We’re not experts, but we are experienced and we’re excited to share what we’ve learned with our listeners. If you’re not an adoptive family, we encourage you to listen so you’re better equipped to love and support the adoptive families around you! In this episode, we: Talk about the emotional stressors (including financial and marital) that came with adoption; Share what we wish people knew about attachment; Delve into open adoption and birth family communication; Talk about the questions our adopted kids ask (and how we answer them); Talk honestly about what trauma looks like in our homes; and Answer a listener question about the challenges that can arise in the years following an adoption. Join us as we strive to encourage adoptive families and equip families considering adoption. Recommended reading & resources: Karen Purvis Institute of Child Development Listen to one of our very first episodes (Bonus Episode: All About Adoption) Links: http://www.upsidedownpodcast.com/ Join the Upside Down Tribe on FacebookSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/upsidedownpodcast)

Elsie Larson is one of the OG bloggers and social media mavens, whose blog A Beautiful Mess just turned a whopping 10 years old. If we converted blog years to human years, that’d be like 92.. But Elsie didn’t just stop at a blog. She’s joined forces with her sister, Emma, and together, they’ve published two books, two apps (including my personal favorite phone editing app, A Color Story) and most recently, a product line called OuiFresh. Elsie lives in Nashville, so she and Caroline hopped on a Skype call to record this episode, where they talk about Elsie's recent process adopting her daughter from China. Elsie and her husband chose to adopt a child with special needs, and Elsie discusses that experience and everything that was involved. Read Elsie's blog post on Albinism here. Links: Elsie Larson's blog: A Beautiful Mess Elsie Larson on Insta: @elsielarson / @abeautifulmess A Color Story photo editing app OuiFresh Caroline Lee Caroline on Insta: @teamwoodnote Caroline on Twitter: @teamwoodnote Out of Line on Insta: @outoflinepodcast email Caroline: outoflinepodcast@gmail.com

In this episode, Dr. Rick Morton discusses Special Needs Adoption with China Adoption Program Director Karla Thrasher, and Stefanie Leist, blogger and mom of 13 kiddos. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Website: lifelinechild.org Email: info@lifelinechild.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lifelinechild Twitter: @lifelinechild Instagram: lifelinechild

Considering adoption? To celebrate National Adoption Month, we're giving you a special episode dedicated to adoption! Adoptive moms (and co-hosts) Lindsy Wallace, Kayla Craig, and Shannon Evans share their adoption experiences and offer encouragement. From foster care adoption to international adoption to special needs adoption, we discuss what you should know before adopting. We talk about adoption home studies, costs, agencies, consultants, and more. We share what we wish we would have known before we began the process, and important resources to help you as you start the adoption journey.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/upsidedownpodcast)

Children adopted from foster care or from an orphanage abroad have likely experienced some level of trauma from abuse, neglect, or malnutrition. What can adoptive parents do to help? Host Dawn Davenport will interview Dr. Bruce Perry, child psychiatrist and founder of Child Trauma Academy, and author of The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog. Dr. Perry has been consulted on how to help children involved with the following high profile incidents involving traumatized children such as the Branch Davidian siege in Waco (1993), the Oklahoma City bombing (1995), the Columbine school shootings (1999), the September 11th terrorist attacks (2001), Hurricane Katrina (2005), the FLDS polygamist sect (2008), the earthquake in Haiti (2010), the tsunami in Tohoku Japan (2011) and the Sandy Hook Elementary school shootings (2012).  foster care adoption, international adoption, special needs adoption, older child adoption, toddler adoption, orphan care Blog summary of the show and highlights can be found here:   Blog summary of the show   Highlights   More Creating a Family resources on parenting after adoption can be found here. Support the show (https://creatingafamily.org/donation/)

The stigma against HIV is alive and well in the US and the world, and no where does this play out more poignantly than in the thousands of orphans with HIV. Adoptive parents are often afraid of adopting a child with HIV. How sick will these children be? What is their life expectancy? How much risk do they pose to other family members? Our guest are Dr. Jan Piatt, Medical Director at the Bill Holt Pediatric HIV Clinic at Phoenix Children's Hospital , Kate Foley, Social Worker and Associate Director of Outreach at Spence-Chapin Adoption Agency, and Traci Heim a Director for Project HOPEFUL, a nonprofit bringing education and encouragement for those adopting children with HIV. She is also a parent to 10 children through adoption, including a child with HIV. Blog summary of the show and highlights can be found here:  Blog summary of the show  Highlights   More Creating a Family resources on donor insemination can be found here.Support the show (https://creatingafamily.org/donation/)

Most international adoptions are now special needs adoptions, as are adoptions from US foster care. Are you up to adopting a child with special needs? Host Dawn Davenport interviews Martha Osborne, founder and director of Rainbow Kids, a photolisting website for harder to place children; and Dr. Lisa Nalven, a developmental pediatrician, specializing in caring for children with developmental disabilities.  She is the Director of Developmental Pediatrics and the Adoption Screening and Evaluation program at the Kireker Center for Child Development-Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, New Jersey.  Dr. Nalven also serves on the Executive Committee for the Council on Foster Care, Adoption and Kinship Care for the American Academy of Pediatrics. international adoption, foster care adoption, special needs adoption, adopting from foster care, waiting children, photolistings, adopting from China, adopting from Poland, adopting from Bulgaria, adopting from Colombia Blog summary of the show and highlights can be found here:  Blog summary of the show  Highlights   More Creating a Family resources on special needs adoption can be found here.Support the show (https://creatingafamily.org/donation/)

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