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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Extraordinary Adoption:  Marlin and Lisa's Story on Adopting Children with Special Needs [S6E9]

Extraordinary Adoption: Marlin and Lisa's Story on Adopting Children with Special Needs [S6E9]

"Lord, give us children who really need us." That was Marlin and Lisa's prayer as they started their adoption journey. In this episode they share their story of adopting four children, all of whom h...

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Infertility and Infant Loss: Kim Kriesel Shares her Experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor [S6E8]

Infertility and Infant Loss: Kim Kriesel Shares her Experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor [S6E8]

April Fallon interviews Kim Kriesel, a licensed Professional Counselor who helps couples who are struggling to grow their family. For many women, not being able to fulfill their expectation of motherh...

7 Huhti 202237min

"What is Your Story?" Lynn Deiulis Shares her Story as an Adopted Person [S6E7]

"What is Your Story?" Lynn Deiulis Shares her Story as an Adopted Person [S6E7]

Lynn Deiulis is an adult adopted person and retired adoption worker from Canada who has written a book called "What Is Your Story": Let's Talk About Adoption and Kinship. Children are inquisitive peo...

31 Maalis 202239min

The Hands and Feet: Delivering Help and Hope  Josh and Bailey's Adoption Story [S6E6]

The Hands and Feet: Delivering Help and Hope Josh and Bailey's Adoption Story [S6E6]

When Bailey and her husband said yes to growing their family through the foster care system, they had no idea what to expect!! 23 children later and 4 adopted into their family, Bailey shares what she...

24 Maalis 202242min

Ukraine, Foster Care, Infant and Embryo Adoption: Liz and Michael's Story [S6E5]

Ukraine, Foster Care, Infant and Embryo Adoption: Liz and Michael's Story [S6E5]

The timing of this interview is amazing when so many orphans are in a country at war. 13 Children and wanting more!! In this interview, Liz talks about how her husband always wanted a big family. "I a...

17 Maalis 202241min

Creating PairTree: Jaime and Erin Quick's Adoption Story [S6E4]

Creating PairTree: Jaime and Erin Quick's Adoption Story [S6E4]

After struggling with infertility, Jaime and Erin decided to travel state to state to adopt their two children. Erin talks about being honest in the matching process and how to be yourself when meetin...

10 Maalis 202235min

Never Give Up: Zach and Richelle's Adoption Story [S6E3]

Never Give Up: Zach and Richelle's Adoption Story [S6E3]

From the time Richelle was a child, she knew she was called to adopt. When she married Zach, they were blessed with two biological children. They started their adoption journey and had no idea what it...

3 Maalis 202239min

From Loss to Love: Chris and Ruthie Lydon's Story [S6E2]

From Loss to Love: Chris and Ruthie Lydon's Story [S6E2]

When Chris and Ruthie experienced loss through many painful miscarriages they were not sure how they would get through the grief. They both wanted to become parents and decided to look into adoption. ...

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