In this episode of Beyond the Home Study, hosts Lora Rose and Abbey open up about their personal experiences with transracial adoption. They reflect on the importance of representation, the realities of foster care versus adoption, and how they support their children's racial and cultural identities. With honesty and grace, Lora Rose and Abbey emphasize the importance of humility, lifelong learning, and the role of community in raising children through adoption.

In This Episode:

• The differences between foster care and adoption preparation

• Why representation in toys and media matters

• How children identify with others who look like them

• The value of building a diverse, supportive community

• Modeling cultural curiosity and openness as parents

• Why early conversations about race are essential

• Tools and resources to support transracial adoptees

• Embracing growth, grace, and learning in adoptive parenting

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