In this episode, Rebecca Gruenspan Summary explores the evolving landscape of adoption, highlighting significant trends such as the decline in infant adoptions, rising costs, changing family dynamics, and the increasing selectivity of expectant parents. It emphasizes the importance of openness in adoption, the role of technology, and the need for support systems for adoptive families. The discussion also addresses the significance of identity and truth in adoption, the differences between consultants and facilitators, and the influence of social media on the adoption process. Overall, it provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of adoption and its future direction.

Important Links

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Chapters

00:00 The Evolving Landscape of Adoption

00:56 Decline in Infant Adoptions

02:23 Understanding Adoption Costs

05:41 Changing Family Dynamics in Adoption

08:12 The Need for Diverse Families

09:53 Longer Wait Times and Selectivity

12:53 Expectant Parent Trends

16:33 The Importance of Openness

18:17 Technology's Role in Adoption

21:39 The Shift Towards Open Adoption

24:44 Navigating Identity and Truth

27:38 Consultants vs. Facilitators

29:01 The Power of Authenticity in Profiles

30:39 The Future of Adoption

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