Heartbreaking and upsetting. Kandace discusses the complex issue of the Stauffers adoption dissolution. There are clear devastating decisions the family made that they need to be held accountable for. But it seems they were also undereducated, underprepared and unsupported. How can we in the adoption community keep this from happening to families?

International Adoption Spotlight: Thailand!

All parents run out of empathy and compassion at some points... especially parents with kids who come from trauma backgrounds... and especially during a global pandemic!

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Host of The Adoptive Mom Podcast Alex Fittin is with us today! Alex shares her own personal journey of adoption and how it led her to resourcing and supporting others through her podcast. 

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Embo Tshimanga grew up in and out of foster care, going in at age 7 and leaving upon graduation at 17. Her life was riddled with inconsistencies and she lived in fear of what would happen next. She attended over 25 schools and lived in over 25 homes including homeless shelters, group homes and in cars. 

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CASA supports and promotes court appointed volunteer advocacy so every child who has experienced abuse or neglect can be safe, have a permanent home and the opportunity to thrive in a safe and loving home. 

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Birth Mom, Bio Mom and Adoptive Mom Adrian Collins shares her story along with insights and wisdom about making difficult decisions and finding inner peace along the way. 

Christa Jordan is back on the pod to talk about Sensory Processing Disorder, her education, work as a social worker and mom of a child with SPD she is the perfect person to hear from about this topic. In this 2 part episode, you'll learn about what exactly SPD is, what the signs are in children of all ages, the difference between the types and why this seems to be more common in adoptive/foster children.

Christa Jordan is back on the pod to talk about Sensory Processing Disorder, her education, work as a social worker and mom of a child with SPD she is the perfect person to hear from about this topic. In this 2 part episode, you'll learn about what exactly SPD is, what the signs are in children of all ages, the difference between the types and why this seems to be more common in adoptive/foster children. 

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Kelly Strong was adopted as an infant from China. In this episode she shares her decision to visit China and what that was like emotionally and mentally. She discusses what her expectations were for the trip and what surprised her along the way. She helps adoptees know how to discuss birth families and birth country visits with adoptive parents and how to process those emotions after your journey.