In today's episode of This Week in Adoption, Rebecca Gruenspan unveils RG Adoption’s second quarter statistics. She emphasizes the importance of adoptees knowing their full story, including the difficult parts, and discusses the beauty and complexity of the adoption process, highlighting both its ethical and unethical aspects. Rebecca addresses the emotional and financial challenges of adoption fall-throughs, underscoring the need for robust support and boundaries for adoptive parents during tough times. Additionally, she explores the value of tracking and evaluating adoption progress to refine strategies and ensure successful outcomes for all involved.

Important Links mentioned in Today's Episode

Cam Lee - Adoption Therapist 

The Journey of the Adopted Self by Betty Jean Lifton 

Beneath the Mask: Understanding Adopted Teens by Debbie Riley 

Your Adoption Finance Coach 

⁠⁠RG Adoption Consulting⁠⁠⁠ 

⁠⁠⁠The Adoption Roadmap⁠

Chapters

7:18 The Importance of Sharing the Full Story with Adoptees

9:44 Balancing The Complexities of Adoption

11:22 Challenges and Triumphs in Q2 2024 Adoptions

25:36 Navigating Private Adoptions

27:39 The Value of Tracking and Evaluating Adoption Progress

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