Birth Mother Matters Podcast S2, Ep 198: 20 Reasons Why Women Choose Adoption

Birthmother Matters Adoption in Season 2 Episode #177:  What is a TPR w/ Attorney Lisa Simpson Attorney Lisa Simpson Joins our podcast for this episode, explaining TPR is the abbreviation of “termination of parental rights.”  This is one of the steps in the adoption process and This termination occurs when a parent has chosen to place their baby for adoption.  Learn more about this adpoption process from a very seasoned adoption attorney!  Listen.  Learn.  Love.

22 Jun 202130min

Birth Mother Matters Adoption Season 2 Ep.176: Summer's Here Its sumemrtime here in Arizona and that means the temperature is very hot.  Pregnant women that are homeless are at a higher risk of danger due to the heat than many other indivudals.  Additionally, learn how Father's Day, Mother's Day and the Back to School Season may impact a family that is beginning the adoption process or considering adoption.

19 Jun 202111min

Birth Mother Matters  Adoption Season 2 Ep.175: A Look At The Home Study Process Angie Penrose joins us on todays podcast to discuss the latest updates and time frames on Adoption Home Studies in Arizona.  Listen to Angie as she gives the nuts and bolts of Arizona Adoption Home Studies and the impact of Covid-19 on the process and learn what you can do when beginning your adoption journey. Listen. Learn. Love.

11 Jun 202124min

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 2 Ep.174: Family Choices Adoptive families will encounter the adoption step pf developing their adoption family preferences.  Adoptive families need to look at what the best match for their family will be.  Additionally, adoptive families need to understand what factors; internal and external may factor into their decsion.  Adoption family preferences are a huge factor in the path their adoption journey will take.  Listen to how surrounding factors may influence the adoption journey and ways to open adoption preferences.

9 Jun 202115min

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 2 Ep.173: An Introduction to BAF Class Listen to Becky Merryman discuss the new online class offered for families intersted in learning more about Building Arizona Families's Newborn Adoption Program.  This is a free class offered monthly for families wanting to expand their family through newborn adoption,

5 Jun 202110min

Birth Mother Matters In Adoption Podcast Season 2 Episode#172: Drugs; Getting Birth Mothers Through The Waiting Room Listen and learn about substance abuse and why its a problem for birth mothers.  This drug epidemic has impacted adoptions throughout the United States.  Listen to one perspective how empathy, understanding and services can positively impact the substance abuse rate.  Acknowleding and understanding the substance abuse crisis is the first step in finding a solution.  We, as a society need to get individuals struggeling with drug abuse through "the waiting room."

30 Mai 202120min

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 2 Ep.171: What Ron Has Learned So Far Take a look back at what one cohost has learned after 171 episodes about adoption.  Revisit important topics, changed viewpoints and increased awareness.  Its all about adoption matters.

26 Mai 202119min

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 2 Ep.170: Be Prepared for Your Intake Learn what happens during the adoption intake process for women who are pregnant and making the beauticul choice of adoption.  Listen to one of Building Arizona Familes' adoption intake workers as she describes the intake process so adoptive families and women considering adoption can understand and learn what to expect.

18 Mai 202113min