Creating a Family: Talk about Adoption & Foster Care
585 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 180 ratingsAre you thinking about adopting or fostering a child? Confused about all the options and wondering where to begin? Or are you an adoptive or foster parent or kinship caregiver trying to be the best parent possible to this precious child? This is the podcast for you! Every week, we interview leading experts for an hour, discussing the topics you care about in deciding whether to adopt/foster or how to be a better parent. This podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are the 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, and resource pages on all aspects of family building at our website, CreatingAFamily.org. We also have an active presence on many social media platforms. Please like or follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).
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Episodes
An Introduction to Female Fertility
December 07, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBHow much do you really know about your fertility, menstrual cycles, and conception? Join us to learn more with Dr. Joyce Harper, a Professor of Reproductive Science at the Institute for Women’s Health, University College London, and the head of the Reproductive Science and Society Group. She is the author of Your Fertile Years. In this episode, we cover: Understanding the menstrual cycle Understanding the basic of conception Predicting ovulation Basics of Infertility What percentage o...
Understanding Psychotropic Medications
November 30, 2022 07:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBAre you a foster or adoptive parent whose child is taking mood altering medications or medications to help them sleep? You will learn a lot about these medications and what you can do to make them as effective as possible. We talk with Dr. Adam Langenfeld, a Developmental Pediatrician at Children's Minnesota hospital. He also has a Ph.D. in chemistry. In this episode, we cover: What are psychotropic medications? What are the classes of psychotropic medications? What are some commonly pr...
Prenatal Exposure: Diagnosing and Treatment
November 23, 2022 07:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBDo you wonder if your child was prenatally exposed to alcohol or drugs? There may be nothing in the files, but something feels not right? We talk about diagnosing and treating these kids with Dr. Larry Burd, a professor of pediatrics at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and the Director of the North Dakota Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Center. In this episode, we cover: Most of our audience is foster, adoptive, and kinship parents and professionals. Often they don’t know for sure ...
Transracial Adoption and Fostering: Understanding Race & Racial Identity
November 16, 2022 07:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBAre you a transracial adoptive or foster parent? Have you wondered how you can help your child form a healthy racial identity. Does racial identity formation change depending on the race of the child? Today we talk about all this and more with Dr. Gina Miranda Samuels, a professor at the University of Chicago and Director of the Center for the Study of Race, Politics and Culture. She is a transracial adoptee and co-author of the book Multiracial Cultural Attunement. In this episode, we cove...
Physical and Emotional Health Issues Common with Foster Kids
November 09, 2022 07:00 - 53 minutes - 36.4 MBWhat are the common health issues foster parents and those adopting from foster care should expect? We talk with Christy Street, Program Director of Fostering Health NC, which is a program of North Carolina Pediatric Society. In this episode, we cover: Term “health” broadly to encompass physical, emotional, mental, behavioral, developmental, educational, and oral health. Impact of trauma on kids physical and mental health. Those areas of the brain most affected by trauma, especially earl...
Current Trends in 3rd Party Reproduction
November 02, 2022 06:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBAre you thinking about using donor sperm, egg, or embryo or using a surrogate? We talk about the current trends in third party reproduction with Corey Burke, an embryologist and Tissue Bank Director at Cryos International Sperm & Egg Bank. In this episode, we cover: What do we mean by third-party reproduction? What are some of the current trends in sperm donation? What are some of the current trends in egg donation? What are some of the current trends in surrogacy? What are some of th...
Introduction to International Adoption
October 19, 2022 06:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBHave 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. ...
Unexpected Stresses on Newly Adoptive Parents
October 12, 2022 06:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBAre you getting ready to adopt or have just adopted? Do you wonder what the experience will really be like and what you can do to prepare? Join our conversation with Dr. Jennifer Bliss, LCSW and Director of Adoptions and Foster Care at Vista Del Mar and Family Services in Los Angeles; and Molly Berger, MSW and Adoption Social Worker at Adoption Center of Illinois. In this episode, we cover: Domestic Infant Adoption: Process Typical stresses adoptive parents feel Lack of sleep Not deserv...
IVF from the Male Partner's Perspective
October 05, 2022 06:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBWhat's IVF like for the male partner? We spend a lot of time talking about the experience of infertility treatment for the person going through treatment, but what about their partner? We talk with Keegan Prue, the author of "The IVF Dad." He and his wife Olivia went through two rounds of IVF and suffered two miscarriages before welcoming their daughter. In this episode, we cover: Tell us your story to parenthood. The imagined role of the male partner: strong, supportive, and not needing...
Finding an Adoption and Foster Competent Therapist
September 28, 2022 06:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBDo you think your child or your family would benefit from counseling? How do you find the right therapist and how can you tell in advance if they will be a good fit for your family? We talk with Debbie Riley, a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist and CEO of the Center for Adoption Support and Education. In this episode, we cover: What type of professional can provide therapy to an adopted or foster child or family? What’s the difference between being adoption competent and ado...
Introduction to Foster Parenting
September 21, 2022 06:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBHave you ever thought about becoming a foster parent? If so, this is the podcast for you! We talk with Arnie Eby, the Executive Director of the National Foster Parent Association and a foster parent for 22 years; and Angie Jones, a licensed clinical social worker and the Intensive Service Foster Care Recruiter and Trainer at Vista Del Mar, an agency placing foster children. In this episode, we cover: What is the goal of the foster care system? How to become a foster parent? What are the ...
Therapeutic Parenting: Strategies and Solutions
September 14, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBWe talk today with Sarah Naish, the CEO of the Center of Excellence in Child Trauma and founder of the National Association of Therapeutic Parents. She is the author of "The A-Z of Therapeutic Parenting" and "The A-Z of Survival Strategies for Therapeutic Parents." She is the adoptive mom to a sibling group of 5 who are now adults and she has fostered over 40 kids. In this episode, we cover: Why are some kids harder to parent and why especially are kids who have experienced trauma, includi...
When to Consider Sperm or Egg Donation
September 07, 2022 06:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBAre you considering donor egg or sperm? When should you consider these options? What choices do you have and what are some of the psychological hurdles you need to consider? We talk with Dr. Angela Leung, a reproductive endocrinologist at Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey; and Dr. Poonam Sharma, a Licensed Psychologist specializing in reproductive issues. In this episode, we cover: Sperm Donation: What are the possibilities of getting pregnant when the male partner has an abn...
Transracial Adoption from the Eyes of Adoptee, Birth Mom, and Adoptive Mom
August 31, 2022 06:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBTransracial adoption affects all parts of the adoption triad. We will talk today with a transracial adoptee and his birth mom and adopted mom. We will include tips for adoptive parents raising transracially adopted or fostered child. In this episode, we cover: Adoptee’s experience with transracial adoption Preschool Elementary years Middle and high school years Code switching Feelings Identity formation College Adulthood Reunion with birth family Birth Father? Birth Mother’s ex...
Trauma and Transracial Adoption
August 24, 2022 06:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBWe talk today with Dr. Gina Samuels about Trauma and Transracial Adoption. Dr. Samuels is an Associate Professor at the University of Chicago's School of Social Service Administration and In-Coming Director at the Center for the Study of Race, Politics and Culture. She is an adult transracial adoptee. She has a newly published article in the journal Child Abuse & Neglect tilted “Epistemic trauma and transracial adoption.” In this episode, we cover: How do you define trauma? What is complex...
Adoptions in the US: Who is Adopting and How are the Kids Doing?
August 17, 2022 06:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBWe talk with Ryan Hanlon, with National Council for Adoption, about the largest survey of adoptive parents ever conducted. We talk about who adoptive parents are, the needs of the kids adopted, and so much more. In the episode, we cover: Who is adopting in the US? How are they similar and how do they differ from the general population of parents in relation to income and education level? What are the primary motivations for parents to adopt? Does it differ based on domestic infant adopti...
Epigenetics in Fertility and Infertility Treatment
August 10, 2022 06:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBHow can epigenetic changes affect your fertility or the health of your child conceived by fertility treatment? We talk with Dr. Jason Franasiak, a board certified Obstetrician Gynecologist, board certified Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility specialist, board certified High Complexity Laboratory Director in Embryology and Andrology, and lead physician of RMA’s Marlton Clinic and Lab in South Jersey. He has authored and contributed to over 100 peer reviewed publications, published chap...
Helping Our Kids Overcome a Traumatic Background
August 03, 2022 06:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBWe know our kids have experienced trauma, but how can we help them overcome this trauma to become healthy happy adults. We talk about resilience and overcoming an adverse beginning with Dr. Julian Ford and Dr. Amanda Zelechoski. Dr. Ford is a clinical psychologist and Professor of Psychiatry and Law at the University of Connecticut where he directs two Treatment and Services Adaptation Centers in the National Child Traumatic Stress Network. Dr. Ford is past President of the International Soc...
Surviving Childhood Trauma and Succeeding in Life: Panel of Former Foster Youth
July 27, 2022 06:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBWe talk with a panel of former foster youth about their stories and what helped them survive their trauma and succeed in life. In this episode, we cover: What were the two most important things in helping you heal and ultimately thrive after your years in foster care and early life trauma? Was their one or two people in your life who helped you overcome? What did they do to help? Why do you think you became a survivor when others in similar positions did not? If you are parents, how has...
How Do Teachers Understand Adoption (and What Can Parents Do About It?)
July 20, 2022 06:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBWhat do teachers know about adoption? What are the misperceptions? We talk with two researchers on this topic: Dr. Hal Grotevant, the Rudd Family Foundation Chair in Psychology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and Dr. Abbie Goldberg, a Professor of Psychology and current Director of Women’s & Gender Studies at Clark University. In this episode, we cover: How knowledgeable were teachers in understanding the impact of trauma? How knowledgeable were teachers in understanding the i...
Back to School with Foster & Adopted Kids
July 13, 2022 06:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBHow can you help you child succeed at school? We talk with Heather Forbes, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the owner of the Beyond Consequences Institute. She specializes on the impact of trauma and is the author of Help for Billy and Classroom 180. In this episode, we cover: What are some of the specific issues that parents of foster and adopted kids need to consider when their children go back to school? Tips for helping kids transition into the new year. Is it better to address...
Endometriosis and Adenomyosis
July 06, 2022 06:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBWe talk with Dr. Julie Lamb about Endometriosis and Adenomyosis. Dr. Lamb is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist practicing at Pacific Northwest Fertility in Seattle and Bellevue and serves as clinical faculty at the University of Washington. In this episode, we cover: Endometriosis What is endometriosis? What are the symptoms of endometriosis? What is the cause of endometriosis? Is there a genetic link to endometriosis? What factors increase your risk of developing endometr...
Kinship Caregiving: Managing Relationships with the Child's Parents
June 22, 2022 06:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBOne of the hardest parts of being a kinship caregiver is navigating the relationship with the child's birth parent. We talk with Dr. Joseph Crumbley, a social worker, family therapist and author of “An Overview of Kinship Care”. In this episode, we cover: Creating a Family listening sessions with kinship caregivers in rural counties. What are some of the complicating factors in the relationship between kinship caregivers and the child’s parents? Grandparents and other caregivers sometime...
Engaging Churches in the Foster Care Crisis
June 15, 2022 06:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBHow can churches support kids in foster care and prevent children from entering foster care? Join us for our discussion with Jedd Medefind, President of the Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO) and Amber Knowles, the Executive Director of The Riverside Project (formerly Fostering Family). In this episode, we cover: We call it a foster care “crisis”. What does that term mean? What are the needs of foster children? What is each organization doing to help engage churches in caring for foste...
Legal and Medical Risk in Infant Adoption
June 08, 2022 06:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBAre you considering adopting a baby? On today's show we talk about the legal and medical risk factors you need to consider. We talk with Amy Wallas Fox about the legal risk factors in infant adoption. Ms. Fox is an attorney partner of Claiborne Fox Bradley Goldman, a North Carolina and Georgia law firm and a fellow in the American Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys. We talk with Dr. Lisa Prock, MD, MPH, about the medical risk factors in infant adoption. Dr. Prock is the ...
Racial Disparities in Reproductive Medicine
June 01, 2022 06:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBIn this episode, we talk with Dr. Tia Jackson-Bey about Racial Disparities in Reproductive Medicine. Dr. Jackson-Bey is a Reproductive Endocrinologist with RMA of NY. She speaks frequently on reproductive justice and increasing access to fertility care and she is a member of the Americian Society for Reproductive Medicine Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Taskforce. In this episode, we cover: What biological reproductive health conditions that can impact their fertility are Black women more...
Effectiveness of Online Parent Support Groups
May 25, 2022 06:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBWhat is the future for parent support groups and are online support groups here to stay? How can we make them better? We talk with Dr. Jay Miller, Dean and Dorothy Miller Research Professor at the College of Social Work, University of Kentucky. He is a former foster youth and is now a prolific researcher in what works to support foster, adoptive, and kinship families. In this episode, we cover: The Virtual Interaction Pilot Program at the University of Kentucky How to create a sense of co...
Protecting our Kids from Sexual Exploitation
May 18, 2022 06:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBFoster youth or children who have been in the foster care system make up over 80% of children being sexually exploited. What can you do to prevent this from happening to your child? We talk with Audrey Morrissey, Co-Executive Director of My Life My Choice, a survivor-led nonprofit fighting sexual exploitation of youth. In this episode, we cover: What are some of the different forms that sexual exploitation can take? What is included in sexual trafficking? Internet exploitation. How does...
Raising a Blended Family
May 11, 2022 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBRepresentative Marjorie Margolies had a busy career as a journalist, author, Congressional Representative, professor, and founder of Women’s Campaign International all while raising 11 kids by adoption, birth, sponsorship, and marriage. She is the author of a new memoir And How Are the Children. In this episode, we cover: How did each of your children join your family? How did you “blend” children that came to you in different ways, with different backgrounds, and different ages? What we...
Disclosing Donor Conception to Our Kids
May 04, 2022 06:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBHave you conceived through donor conception or are you considering this? Join us for the fascinating dive into disclosing (or not) this information to your child. We will talk with Dr. Patricia E. Hershberger, Associate Professor at the College of Nursing and Affiliate Professor at the College of Medicine, Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology, at the University of Illinois in Chicago. In this episode, we cover: How common is donor conception in the US? In other countries? What percentage of p...
A Panel of Birth Moms Talk About Adoption
April 27, 2022 06:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBWe talk with a panel of birth moms about their adoption experience. What is the adoption experience for birth mothers and what do they think of some of the controversies in adoption, such as pre-birth matching, adoptive parents at the hospital, adoptive mother breastfeeding, etc. In this episode, we cover: Tell us what your child’s adoption looks like. What are your ideas on: Options counseling being provided by adoption agencies—is there a conflict of interest. Pre-birth matching Som...
First Six Months with a Baby with Opioid Exposure
April 18, 2022 17:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBAre you considering adopting or fostering a baby who was exposed to opioids prenatally? We talk with Dr. Robin Gurwitch, a faculty member in the Duke University Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and the Center for Child and Family Health. Her research focuses on improving the outcomes and increasing resilience in children who have experienced trauma, including prenatal exposure. In this episode, we cover: What drugs are included in the category of opioids? Opioids are a cl...
Genetics, Genetic Testing, and Miscarriage
April 06, 2022 06:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBHave you experienced a miscarriage? What type of genetic tests should you consider to prevent another miscarriage? We will talk about Genetics, Genetic Testing, and Miscarriage with Kim Skellington, a laboratory genetic counselor with CooperGenomics providing pre-test and post-test counseling to patients regarding genetic testing, and Dr. Rachel Gerber, a board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist with RMA NY. In this episode, we cover: What causes a woman to m...
Adoption Microaggressions Parents Need to Know About
March 30, 2022 06:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBWhat are the microaggressions or stigmas in the world of adoption and how do they impact adoptees, birth parents, and adoptive parents? We talk with Dr. Amanda Baden, a Professor and the Doctoral Program Director at Montclair State University in the graduate counseling program and a licensed psychologist in private practice in Manhattan. She is an adult adoptee from Hong Kong and an adoptive parent of a daughter from China. In this episode, we cover: What are microaggessions in general an...
Stop Managing Behavior and Start Raising Joyful, Resilient Kids
March 23, 2022 06:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBHow can we raise joyful resilient kids? We talk with Dr. Mona Delahooke, a clinical child psychologist and the author of Brain-Body Parenting: How to Stop Managing Behavior and Start Raising Joyful, Resilient Kids. In this episode, we cover: “Too often we are focused on the child’s behavior instead of the child. We are concerned about solving problems rather than cultivating the relationship.” A child’s behavior is a clue for us parents to understand what is going on inside the child. No...
Parenting Kids with Prenatal Exposure (Part 2): Transistioning into Adolescence and Adulthood
March 16, 2022 06:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBThe impact of prenatal exposures to alcohol and drugs is not something that kids outgrow and the transition into adolescence and adulthood can be particularly tricky. We talk about this transition with Kathy Hotelling, a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and is the co-founder of NCFASDInformed.org. She is also the mother to a 27 year old with FASD. In this episode, we cover: Tell us a bit about your story as the mother of a child with FASD. ...
Parenting Kids with Prenatal Exposure (Part 1): Practical Tips
March 09, 2022 07:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBDo you suspect (or know) that your child was exposed to alcohol or drugs during pregnancy? We discuss tips for how to best work with these children with Dr. Robin Gurwitch, a professor at Duke University's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and the Center for Child and Family Health. In this episode, we cover: How does prenatal exposure to alcohol or drugs affect children at different ages? Oftentimes adoptive, foster, and kinship families may not know specifically if their...
How to Choose an Adoption Competent Therapist
February 23, 2022 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBHave you or your child faced adoption related struggles? Do you think therapy might be helpful? We discuss how to find and choose an adoption competent therapist with Kelly Raudenbush, a child and family therapist and the director of Sparrow Counseling, providing specialized therapeutic services for foster and adopted children and their families. In this episode, we cover: What type of professional can provide therapy? What’s the difference between being adoption competent and adoption i...
Shifting Realities in Adoption and Foster Care in 2022
February 16, 2022 07:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBHow is adoption and fostering changing? We talk with April Dinwoodie, a transracial adoptee and thought leader in the field of adoption. She is host of two podcasts: Navigating Adoption and Born in June, Raised in April: What Adoption Can Teach the World! In this episode, we cover: What are some of the shifting realities that you see in adoption? Decline in international adoptions. What do you see happening with domestic infant adoptions? Increase importance on openness. What can adopt...
Adoption Options in 2022
February 09, 2022 07:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBAre you thinking about adopting? Today we will talk about Adoption Options in 2022. This is the first of a two-part series on What is Happening in Adoptions. We will talk with Jackie Zerbe, Domestic Adoption Supervisor with Vista Del Mar Adoption Agency, Debora Phillips, founding CEO of Children’s Connections, Inc., and Viviane Martini, Family Coordinator with Hopscotch Adoptions, an international adoption agency. In this episode, we cover: What is happening with domestic infant adoption i...
Benefits of Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine for Infertility Patients
February 02, 2022 07:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MBHave you ever thought about using acupuncture or herbal medicine to improve your fertility or treat your infertility? We talk with Dr. Mike Berkley, a New York State licensed acupuncturist and board-certified acupuncturist and practitioner of herbal medicine by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. He is also a member of The American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine. In this episode, we cover: What are the principles of acupuncture? How does it...
Setting Up Effective Kinship Navigator Programs
January 26, 2022 07:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBDo you serve kinship families and are wondering how to best to meet their needs? We talk about kinship navigator programs with Stephanie Perkowski is a Social Worker and Policy Analyst at Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago; Julia Donovan, the Program Director of Ohio’s statewide Kinship and Adoption Navigator program, OhioKAN; and Tia-Maria Smith, the Program Director for Pennsylvania KinConnector which helps informal and formal kinship families find the information, resources, and emo...
A Conversation with Dr. Bruce Perry About Trauma
January 19, 2022 07:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBJoin us as Dr. Bruce Perry answers your questions about how trauma impacts adoptive, foster, and kinship kids and families. Dr. Bruce Perry, is a child psychiatrist and neuroscientist, the principal of the Neurosequential Network, Senior Fellow of The ChildTrauma Academy, and adjunct Professor at Northwestern University School of Medicine in Chicago. He is the author the numerous books including co-author along with Oprah Winfrey of What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience,...
2021 Adoption Tax Credit
January 12, 2022 07:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBAre 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 child It is a non-refundable tax credit. How to advocate for refundability? What is ...
What Are Your Chances of Getting Pregnant With Unexplained Infertility
January 05, 2022 07:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBIf you have unexplained infertility, what are your chances of ultimately having a baby—either through infertility treatment or natural conception? We talk with Dr. Denis Vaughan, a board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologist at Boston IVF and a Clinical Instructor at Harvard Medical School. He was the principal investigator on the study "Long-term reproductive outcomes in patients with unexplained infertility". In this episode, we cover: What year was the original FASTT trial and what we...
How Does Adoption Affect the Siblings Already in a Family?
December 22, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MBDoes adoption positively or negatively affect children already in the family and what can parents do to lessen the negative impacts. We discuss this topic with Dr. Jana Hunsley, an experimental psychologist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and TBRI® Practitioner, specializing in understanding and meeting the needs of siblings is foster and adoptive families. In this episode, we cover: Much of the focus of adoption literature and research is on the adopted child and the adoptive par...
LGBTQ+ Parenting (Part 2): Adoption
December 15, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBWe talk about LGBTQ+ adoption with Dr. Abbie Goldberg, a Professor of Psychology and Director of Women’s & Gender Studies at Clark University. Her research and writing focus on diverse families, including LGBTQ parent and adoptive families, and she has authored and edited 8 books and over 130 peer-reviewed articles in this area. In this episode, we cover: Legality of LGBTQ+ parents adopting in the US. Statistics on LGBTQ+ adoptions. Percentage, transracial, foster care adoption Do you s...
LGBTQ+ Parenting (Part 1): Surrogacy
December 08, 2021 07:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBWhat's it like for a gay couple to create their family through egg donation and surrogacy. We talk with Armando Correa, People Magazine En Español's Editor In Chief and author of In Search of Emma: How We Created Our Family. In this episode, we cover: Did you always want to be a parent? Did you think that you would get to realize that dream? What options for becoming a parent did you consider? Why did you decide on surrogacy? Did you also use a separate egg donor? What was your proces...
Child Hosting Programs: Getting Prepared to be a Host Family
December 01, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBHave you ever thought of hosting a child for the summer or over the winter holidays? Check out this show where we interview Kathy Holiday who worked in adoption for 25 years and she supervised the child hosting program for Children’s House International. In this episode, we cover: What are child hosting programs? What is the purpose of a child hosting program? What are some of the ways different agencies design their hosting programs? Whether they are open to families that do not want to...
Home Based Therapy
November 24, 2021 07:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBHave you ever thought that it would be a lot more effective if the therapist could really see your child in action? That's the gist of home-based therapy. We talk with Stephanie Glickman, a licensed clinical social worker at the Clinical Director of the Family Centered Treatment Foundation and an adjunct professor at the University of North Carolina Charlotte's School of Social Work. In this episode, we cover: What is home-based therapy? Is it family therapy or child therapy? Why is it s...