Adoption Center Podcast

We're so delighted to be joined by David Umbria this week! He and his wife adopted their first daughter in 2017 and are in the process of adopting their second daughter this year.

You can listen to him share their family's story, from meeting at a match event to the hurdles they overcame throughout the adoption process, along with advice for families on their own journeys. You may even get to hear from a special guest during the episode!

Check out our pages at linktr.ee/AdoptCtr

Music by Ross Bugden (soundcloud.com/rossbugden)

We are so excited to be back for season 2! In our first episode, Sarah goes over what you may have missed while we were on our break and what to expect for this season. You can also learn more about 3 incredible kids who are ready to find their forever families - Robert, Corey, and Daniel!

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Music by Ross Bugden (soundcloud.com/rossbugden)

This week, we are joined by Alex Buczek, Manager of Operations, Digital & Social Media for the Adoption Center! She sits down with us to talk about the various and harmful tropes and stereotypes of adoption and foster care we can see on TV and movies, and some examples of positive representation as well.

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Music by Ross Bugden (soundcloud.com/rossbugden)

This week, host Sarah Marino talks about the terrific children the Adoption Center is currently working with - Daynaja, Eddie, and Christopher!

In this week's episode, host Sarah Marino talks about what youth face when they transition from foster care once they turn 18 or 21. You can learn about the dangers they face, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the beneficial aftercare services that are crucial for the well-being of each child.

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Music by Ross Bugden (soundcloud.com/rossbugden)

This week, host Sarah Marino shares some exciting news about the Adoption Center! You can also learn more about the terrific children featured this week through our media partners - Erika & Zya.

This week, we are joined by Dominique McFadden, Adoption Coordinator/Wendy's Wonderful Kids Recruiter for the Adoption Center! She sits down with us to talk about the 5 Love Languages and how parents can effectively apply them children - especially kiddos entering your home from foster care.

Check out more information about the 5 Love Languages at www.5lovelanguages.com/

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Music by Ross Bugden (soundcloud.com/rossbugden)

This week, host Sarah Marino shares stories about the children featured this week through our media partners - Christian, Michael, Kayla, and Elijah! You can also learn more about our work with the All Children - All Families project, and how you can join us in our mission to create permanent environments for youth in foster care.

Check out our pages at linktr.ee/AdoptCtr

Music by Ross Bugden (soundcloud.com/rossbugden)

This week, Sarah talks about the various media recruitment opportunities the Adoption Center provides to youth in foster care. Be sure to listen, whether you're a family wondering where they can learn more about youth ready for adoption or a worker hoping to find new ways to recruit for their youth - even during the pandemic!

Find the digital resources Sarah talked about during this episode at linktr.ee/AdoptMedia.

Check out our pages at linktr.ee/AdoptCtr

Music by Ross Bugden (soundcloud.com/rossbugden)

This week, host Sarah Marino reminds you that you can join us in your mission to create permanent environments for children in foster care from the comfort of your own home. You can also learn more about the children featured this week through our media partners - Andrew, Sahbay, Jahyyah, and Amarea!

Check out our pages at linktr.ee/AdoptCtr

Music by Ross Bugden (soundcloud.com/rossbugden)