In this bonus episode of Stay Planted, hosts Lo & Em share hopeful news: adoptions are now explicitly exempt from the U.S. presidential proclamation on immigration.

We released our previous podcast on the day Lo found out that adoptions were exempt! We thought we needed to do a bonus episode to update our listeners and avoid any confusion.

Lo walks listeners through how she first learned about the exemption, the rapid timeline of events, and why the quick turnaround matters deeply to waiting and hopeful adoptive families. The episode also includes Lo reading the official communication from the U.S. State Department, which clarifies that adoptions are explicitly exempt and offers much-needed reassurance during an uncertain season.

This episode is both informational and celebratory, capturing the relief, gratitude, and hope that many adoptive families are feeling right now. If you’ve been following immigration-related adoption updates, waiting for clarity, or advocating alongside the adoption community, this bonus episode provides timely information straight from official sources and real-life experience.

Whether you’re currently pursuing international adoption, supporting an adopting family, or trying to stay informed on immigration policy and adoption, this episode marks an important and encouraging update.

Lo updated her blog as well. Visit the link to see what details she shared. The Carter LoDown