Wendy's Wonderful Kids: Step by Step to Fostering [S8E10]
ADOPTION NOW30 Joulu 2024

Wendy's Wonderful Kids: Step by Step to Fostering [S8E10]

Ever wonder what it's really like to adopt from foster care? In this episode of ADOPTION NOW, host April Fallon sits down with Rita Soronen, President and CEO of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, who brings hard-earned wisdom about the foster care journey. They tackle the tough questions head-on: Can older kids really attach? What support do you actually need? How do you stay hopeful while being realistic?

Whether you're just starting to explore or already in the process, Rita shares essential guidance on evaluating your readiness, building your support network, and finding adoption-competent professionals who get it. She emphasizes that success takes more than just love – it requires understanding trauma, being ready for the long haul, and having the right resources in place.

The episode features the moving story of Marisol, whose journey to finding her forever family at 19 reminds us why this work matters. April and Rita share both the joys and challenges of foster care, while offering practical ways everyone can help – from mentoring to community support. If you're considering foster care, this conversation gives you both the inspiration and real-world guidance you need to begin your journey.

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Snowflakes Babies: Rodney and Mary Leah Share Their Embryo Adoption Story [S7E23]

Snowflakes Babies: Rodney and Mary Leah Share Their Embryo Adoption Story [S7E23]

Rodney and Mary Leah are both attorneys in Alabama. For ten years, they walked the journey of infertility before welcoming twins, Dalton and Mary Elizabeth, through Snowflakes Embryo Adoption Program....

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Born From Our Souls: Aida Phillips Shares Her Adoption Story [S7E22]

Born From Our Souls: Aida Phillips Shares Her Adoption Story [S7E22]

Aida Phillips and her husband longed to be parents but found that conceiving naturally was not possible for them. They began infertility treatments, which ultimately proved unsuccessful and took a sig...

23 Touko 202434min

Embryo Twins: Michael and Naomi's Embryo Adoption Story [S7E21]

Embryo Twins: Michael and Naomi's Embryo Adoption Story [S7E21]

After Michael and Naomi's unsuccessful attempts to start a family, they were led to a fertility clinic where they were diagnosed with male-factor infertility. They were told IVF would be the only real...

17 Touko 202441min

Adoption in 5 Months! Jordan Moreno Shares her Adoption Story [S7E20]

Adoption in 5 Months! Jordan Moreno Shares her Adoption Story [S7E20]

Adoption doesn't always have to be a daunting task! Jordan Moreno's story tells us that the timeline might be faster than you think! Jose and Jordan have a beautiful adoption story, as they all are, b...

9 Touko 202442min

RODS Heroes: Brady and Andrea Murray's Adoption Story [S7E19]

RODS Heroes: Brady and Andrea Murray's Adoption Story [S7E19]

Brady and Andrea Murray are the proud parents of eleven children, seven of which are adopted. After having a biological child diagnosed with Down Syndrome, the couple started RODS Heroes, which was fo...

3 Touko 202431min

Shattered Part Two: Author Jenell M. Jones Shares Her Story on Foster Care and Human Trafficking [S7E18]

Shattered Part Two: Author Jenell M. Jones Shares Her Story on Foster Care and Human Trafficking [S7E18]

Jenell M. Jones is the author of "Shattered," a book that shares her experience as an adoptive mother. Last week we heard her story on adopting Mercy from the foster care system. Mercy joined the fami...

23 Helmi 202440min

Shattered Part One: Author Jenell M. Jones Shares Her Foster to Adopt Story [S7E17]

Shattered Part One: Author Jenell M. Jones Shares Her Foster to Adopt Story [S7E17]

Jenell M. Jones is the author of "Shattered," a book that shares her experience as an adoptive mother. Jenell is currently operating multiple early learning centers, which specialize in providing high...

15 Helmi 202448min

Dave Thomas Foundation For Adoption: Rita Soronen, President and CEO, Speaks on Foster Care and Adoption [S7E16]

Dave Thomas Foundation For Adoption: Rita Soronen, President and CEO, Speaks on Foster Care and Adoption [S7E16]

President & CEO of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption has joined ADOPTION NOW for an incredible interview. Rita Soronen has worked on behalf of abused, neglected and vulnerable children for more ...

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