Join Rebecca Gruenspan as she answers questions about choosing the right adoption agencies to work with, explores birth-father rights, offering clarity on their legal roles and emotional impacts, and addresses common fears and myths surrounding open adoption. Discover the unique considerations involved in adopting older children through an intervention, and learn how to approach meetings with expectant moms before delivery with sensitivity and respect. Tune in for insightful discussions and expert advice to support you on your adoption journey.

Important Links mentioned in Today's Episode RG Adoption Consulting

• ⁠RG Adoption Consulting⁠

• ⁠⁠"The Adoption Roadmap: The Four-Step Process to Adopting Your Baby in Less Than a Year" By, Rebecca Gruenspan⁠⁠

Chapters:

2:25 - Birth Father Rights

8:36 - Choosing Adoption Agencies

14:14 - Fears around open adoption

15:27 - Adopting older children

17:32 - Meeting with the expectant mom pre-delivery

Tune in to The Adoption Roadmap Podcast every Wednesday and Friday mornings. If you like what you hear, I'd appreciate a follow and 5-star rating & review! THANK YOU!

For questions about adoption, episode suggestions or to appear as a guest on The Adoption Roadmap Podcast, email⁠⁠⁠⁠support@rgadoptionconsulting.com⁠⁠⁠

Summary

Join host Rebecca Gruenspan as she unravels the intricate dynamics of adoption with seasoned social worker Kathryn Russell. With 13 years of experience and a personal connection to adoption, Kathryn sheds light on the complex power dynamics at play between birth and adoptive families.

Discover how trust, continual learning, and open communication can foster healthy relationships within the adoptive triad. Kathryn shares insights into the profound emotional journeys of both birth and adoptive parents, emphasizing the importance of ethical practices and support for birth parents.

From naming children collaboratively to understanding post-adoption contact agreements, this episode is packed with valuable advice for adoptive families. Kathryn also highlights the significance of acknowledging birth parents' roles and maintaining a balance that honors both families.

Important Links mentioned in Today's Episode

• Kathryn Russell’s Course - A Tale of Two Mothers Course; use the code RG20 for $20 off
• Solace Gift Boxes
• RG Adoption Consulting
• Ann Fessler’s Book - The Girls Who Went Away on Amazon
• Are You Ready to Adopt Quiz
• The Adoption Roadmap Academy
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Chapters

06:55 Grief and Loss in Adoption

10:35 Power Dynamics in Adoption

25:46 The Importance of Language

32:16 Acknowledging Birth Parents

34:30 Thoughtful Gifting: Personalizing Gifts for Birth Parents

42:32 The Power of a Name: Collaborative Naming in Adoption

53:37 Post-Adoption Contact Agreements: Reassurance and Structure

01:00:36 Maintaining Healthy Relationships: Open and Honest Communication

Tune in to The Adoption Roadmap Podcast every Wednesday and Friday mornings. If you like what you hear, I'd appreciate a follow and 5-star rating & review!

THANK YOU!

For questions about adoption, episode suggestions or to appear as a guest on The Adoption Roadmap Podcast, email

⁠⁠⁠⁠support@rgadoptionconsulting.com⁠⁠⁠

Summary

Rebecca Gruenspan discusses her approach to adoption and the importance of being open to different strategies. She believes in a multi-agency approach to increase the chances of finding a match quickly. She also emphasizes the need for education, support, and community throughout the adoption journey. Rebecca shares her experience of receiving and vetting adoption situations and addresses common questions about age restrictions and specific preferences in adoption. She encourages prospective adoptive parents to be realistic and open-minded in their expectations. The episode concludes with a request for listeners to subscribe, leave reviews, and provide feedback for future episodes.

Important Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:

1. RG Adoption Consulting

• Website: rgadoptionconsulting.com

• Email: support@rgadoptionconsulting.com

2. Adoption Roadmap Academy

• Information and sign-up: RG Adoption Consulting

3. 828 Clothing Line by Danielle Forte

• Instagram: @828.co

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:08 The Multi-Agency Approach in Adoption

06:11 Vetting Adoption Situations

08:53 Age Cutoff in Adoption

Tune in to The Adoption Roadmap Podcast every Wednesday and Friday mornings. If you like what you hear, I'd appreciate a follow and 5-star rating & review!

THANK YOU!

For questions about adoption, episode suggestions or to appear as a guest on The Adoption Roadmap Podcast, email

⁠⁠⁠⁠support@rgadoptionconsulting.com⁠⁠⁠