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Creating a Family: Talk about Adoption & Foster Care

Creating a Family

Are you thinking about adopting or fostering a child? Confused about all the options and wondering where to begin? Or are you an adoptive or foster parent or kinship caregiver trying to be the best parent possible to this precious child? This is the podcast for you! Every week, we interview leading experts for an hour, discussing the topics you care about in deciding whether to adopt/foster or how to be a better parent. This podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are the national non-profit with the mission to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster & kinship parents and the professionals who support them. Creating a Family brings you the following trauma-informed, expert-based content: weekly podcasts, weekly articles, and resource pages on all aspects of family building at our website, CreatingAFamily.org. We also have an active presence on many social media platforms. Please like or follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

Episodes
What You Need to Know About Open AdoptionApril 17, 2024
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Should I Use a Public or Private Agency to Get My Foster Parent License? - Weekend WisdomApril 14, 2024
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Reasonable and Prudent Parent StandardApril 10, 2024
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Will I Be Ruining My Life If I Accept This Adoption Match? - Weekend WisdomApril 07, 2024
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Navigating the Important Conversations With Your Adopted Teen or Young AdultApril 03, 2024
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Is It Worth It To Apply For An Adoption Grant? - Weekend WisdomMarch 31, 2024
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Protecting Our Kids From Sexual ExploitationMarch 27, 2024
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Can I Breastfeed My Adopted Baby? - Weekend WisdomMarch 24, 2024
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Getting a Diagnosis for Prenatal Alcohol or Drug ExposureMarch 20, 2024
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Teacher Doesn't Believe My Child Has Experienced Trauma - Weekend WisdomMarch 17, 2024
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Understanding and Overcoming Blocked CareMarch 13, 2024
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What to Ask For In Adoption Assistance When Adopting From Foster Care - Weekend WisdomMarch 10, 2024
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Evaluating Risk Factors in Domestic AdoptionMarch 06, 2024
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Dealing with the Emotional Roller Coaster of Trying to Adopt - Weekend WisdomMarch 03, 2024
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Building Resilience In Our KidsFebruary 28, 2024
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Is Our Adoptive Parent Profile the Reason We Aren't Getting Picked? - Weekend WisdomFebruary 25, 2024
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An Interview with Author Nicole ChungFebruary 21, 2024
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Establishing Attachment With a Non-English Speaking Child - Weekend WisdomFebruary 18, 2024
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The Art of Talking With KidsFebruary 14, 2024
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How Common Are Failed Adoption Matches? - Weekend WisdomFebruary 11, 2024
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Adoption Microaggressions Parents Need to Know AboutFebruary 07, 2024
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Can You Adopt Out of State? - Weekend WisdomFebruary 04, 2024
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How to Create a Compelling Adoptive Parent ProfileJanuary 31, 2024
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How Are Foster Care Adoption Matches Made? - Weekend WisdomJanuary 28, 2024
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An Adoption Memoir with Susan ItoJanuary 24, 2024
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