Birth Mother Matters in Adoption

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 3, Episode 223; "Not Alone" Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  Both men and eomen can be victims of domestic violence.  

The U.S. Office on Violence Against Women defines domestic violence as "a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain power and control over another intimate partner. Domestic violence can be physical, sexual, emotional, economic, psychological, or technological actions or threats of actions or other patterns of coercive behavior that influence another person within an intimate partner relationship. This includes any behaviors that intimidate, manipulate, humiliate, isolate, frighten, terrorize, coerce, threaten, blame, hurt, injure, or wound someone."

Domestic Violence Hotline- 1-800-799-7233.  (If you are located in Arizona, you can also call 602-542-0435.)

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 3, Ep 222; Birth Mother Common Concerns 

Facing an unplanned pregnancy can elicit a myriad of emotions.  Adoption is a beautiful choice but you may have some concerns about the process.  Listen and learn all about these concerns and how we can help.

Remember that its normal to have concerns about any decision you are making, especially if you are new to the idea of something.  An adoption agency, like Building Arizona Families understands that you have concerns and we are here to help you address and remedy your conerns.  

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Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 3, Ep 221; Adoption News and Updates

News Matters-

On June 15, 2023, the Supreme Court upheld the circuit court's conclusion that Congress' power to legislate Indian affairs is well-established and broad; therefore, the ICWA “is consistent with Congress' power under Article I of the Constitution.” 

Update Matters- 

Learn about the latest adoption trends and what has changed.

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 3, Episode 220; Growing Up Adopted

Listen to Co-Host Kelly Rourke-Scarry as she discusses what it was like to grow up as an adoptee in the 1970s and 1980s.  Learn about the differences between then and now, how these changes are for the better and why it was so important for the changes to occur.  Learn more about adoption from the "Adoptee Angle" of the Adoption Triad.  Spread Adoption Awareness.

Listen.  Learn.  Love.  Adoption.

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Episode 3-219 Substance Use During Pregnancy

Some pregnant women use drugs during their pregnancy.  Drug exposure prenatally in adoption situations may cause concern and anxiety for hopeful adoptive parents.  Learning more will help us understand and be able to make well-informed decisions.

Every year, at least once on this podcast we like to look at the current research and dicuss any changes we have seen over the past year.  We are not a medical facility, nor are we medical professionals, so this podcast is to discuss the available research and what we have seen as professionals in the adoption world.

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Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 3, Episode 218; A Difficult First Step 

Building Arizona Families and AZ Pregnancy Help is an Adoption Agency in Arizona.  We are an adoption center where we help build families.  When pregnat women contact us and want to make an adoption plan, we understand that the first meeting can be a very emotional step.  Since we are a private adoption agency, we go the extra mile to make our new clients feel as supported as possible.

Our adoption office is located in Phoenix, Arizona.  We are located off of a major highway and we take pride that in our office we have a non-perishable food pantry and a maternity clothing closet.  Our goal is to be a resource for women making an adoption plan.  

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Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 3, Episode 217; Facts About Adoption

Join us as we explore facts about adoption you may not know!  Learn more about adoption.

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 3, Ep 215; Adult Adoptions with Logan Scarry

In honor of National Adoption Month, today we will hear from our Co-Host, Kelly Rourke-Scarry as she and her adopted son, Logan Scarry discuss adult adoption.  Kelly adopted Logan at 19 years old, this year.  Logan discusses what it means to be adopted as an adult and why being adopted was important to him.  Kelly also discusses the importance of adult adoption and why its done.  

Note: the state laws surrounding adult adoption differ from state to state.

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Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 3, Ep 216; 7 Adoption Issues

In 1982 there was an article “Seven Core Issues inAdoption” by Sharon Kaplan Roszia and Deborah Silverstein in which 7 issues were brought to light.

Listen and learn about 7 potenital issues that may arise in an adoption situtation.  These 7 issues are not exclusive to adoption but can also be present in adoption.  Learn how to watch for possible signs and how to address them.  Adoption is a beautiful choice.

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Birth Mother Matters in  Adoption Season 3, Episode 214; National Adoption Awareness Month 2022

National Adoption Month is an initiative of the Children's Bureau.  The National Adoption Awareness Month brings awareness to those lives who have been impacted by adoption and who assist in the facilitation of the adoption process. Throughout the month of November, the goal is to spread awareness and encourage society to learn about adoption. Throughout National Adoption Month, we celebrate all members of the adoption triad, including the families who have grown through adoption, additionally, we recognize the journey of the many children who are waiting for their forever families.

Make this National Adoption Month extra special and help us spread Adoption Awareness!