Creating a Family: Talk about Adoption & Foster Care
Kids & Family
Are you considering adopting this year? Don't miss this podcast on how to adopt in 2024. Our guests are Teresa Bernu, the Associate Director at the Adoption Center of Illinois, and Steve Valdez, the Chief Operating Officer at Hand in Hand International Adoptions. Teresa Bernu has over 13 years of experience in the child welfare field, dealing with a wide range of cases, including domestic infant adoption, foster care, and guardianship. Steve Valdez holds a B.A. in Public Relations, a Master of Divinity, and an M.A. in Psychology. He’s an adopted dad of 5 kids through foster care adoption.
In this episode, we cover:
Domestic infant private adoption in the US
Adoptions from foster care in the US
International adoptions to the US
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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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