Creating a Family: Talk about Adoption & Foster Care
Kids & Family
If you are thinking about adoption, you've likely considered the possibility that you will be adopting a child in another state. In this episode, we talk about everything involved with this process. Our guests are Jim Thompson, an adoption attorney and the author of the book South Carolina Adoption Law and Practice. He has been a Fellow of the Academy of Adoption & Assisted Reproduction Attorneys since 1993 and Joan Smith, the District Supervisor of the Pittsburgh office of Adoptions From the Heart.
In this episode, we cover:
Infant Adoption
Adopting from Foster Care (relative adoption and non-relative adoptions)
Resources:
AdoptUSKids Understanding Interstate Adoption
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:
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Understanding the Child Welfare Experience from the Birth Parent's Perspective
Red Flags When Choosing an International Adoption Agency - Weekend Wisdom
The Joys of Being a Foster Parent
Traveling with a Newborn When Adopting Out of State - Weekend Wisdom
Suicide Awareness and Prevention
I Feel Awful, But I Wish We Hadn't Adopted - Weekend Wisdom
What You Need to Know About Open Adoption
Should I Use a Public or Private Agency to Get My Foster Parent License? - Weekend Wisdom
Reasonable and Prudent Parent Standard
Will I Be Ruining My Life If I Accept This Adoption Match? - Weekend Wisdom
Navigating the Important Conversations With Your Adopted Teen or Young Adult
Is It Worth It To Apply For An Adoption Grant? - Weekend Wisdom
Protecting Our Kids From Sexual Exploitation
Can I Breastfeed My Adopted Baby? - Weekend Wisdom
Getting a Diagnosis for Prenatal Alcohol or Drug Exposure
Teacher Doesn't Believe My Child Has Experienced Trauma - Weekend Wisdom
Understanding and Overcoming Blocked Care
What to Ask For In Adoption Assistance When Adopting From Foster Care - Weekend Wisdom
Evaluating Risk Factors in Domestic Adoption
Dealing with the Emotional Roller Coaster of Trying to Adopt - Weekend Wisdom
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