Adoption Hacks: Adoption And Foster Care Support And Education

Adoption Airfare provides discounted flights and travel assistance to anyone who is traveling for adoption, missions, a heritage journey or orphan care. They are quick to assist their clients, which is especially helpful with last minute or flexible travel needs. Adoption Airfare is a staple in this community and has been serving families for years. Kandace interviews Adoption Airfare owner Tabitha Lovell to hear her heart for this company and how they are helping families. If need have adoption travel needs, be sure to check this out! Music:  DrummerBoy by MisterWives  Email:  adoptionhacksinfo@gmail.com Facebook/Instagram: AdoptionHacks --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adoptionhacks/support

Brittany Wermager joins us again this season to walk us her through China Adoption.  This is the most comprehensive account of Chinese adoption you can find. Brittany has so many details regarding timelines and travel as she shares what her personal experience was like. We discuss how much information you receive about your child, how medical updates work and what questions to ask.  This is a 2 part episode, check out yesterdays episode for part 1! Facebook/Instagram:  AdoptionHacks Email:  AdoptionHacksInfo@gmail.com Music: Drummer Boy by MisterWives --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adoptionhacks/support

Brittany Wermager joins us again this season to walk us her through China Adoption.  This is the most comprehensive account of Chinese adoption you can find. Brittany has so many details regarding timelines and travel as she shares what her personal experience was like. We discuss how much information you receive about your child, how medical updates work and what questions to ask.  This is a 2 part episode, join us tomorrow for the 2nd half! Instagram:  AdoptionHacks Email:  AdoptionHacksInfo@gmail.com Music: Drummer Boy by MisterWives --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adoptionhacks/support

After 3 biological children, Angel Bellante adopted 2 children from China. We discuss talking to children in your home about adoption, whether or not to include them in the decision and how to handle transition. Angel shares how adoption has developed empathy, compassion and adaptability in their whole family. Email Us:  Adoptionhacksinfo@gmail.com Facebook/Instagram: @AdoptionHacks Music:  DrummerBoy by MisterWives --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adoptionhacks/support

"My Yes is So Little Compared to How It Could Affect A Child's Entire Life" This is part 2 of Ashlee Peters Foster Care journey. In this episode we dive into, discussing heavy topics like foster care and birth parents with your children and leading the way in foster care/adoption in your community. Ashlee also shares extensively about when you are on the fence about foster care, dealing with the fear and negative emotions and the power of saying yes even amidst the negative emotions.  Email Us: Adoptionhackinfo@gmail.com Facebook/Instagram @Adoption Hacks Follow Ashlee Peters on Instagram @Ashlee_Peters Music Drummer Boy by MisterWives --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adoptionhacks/support

The All Consuming Nature of Foster Care and Why Ashlee Peters Says the Yes is 100% Worth It.  Foster Mom Ashlee Peters, shares her foster care journey in Southern California. We discuss being on the same page as your spouse, extensive visitations and birth parent empathy. Ashlee describes foster care as being all consuming and yet 100% worth everything you give.  Part 2 Coming Tomorrow! This Episode is Sponsored by Fawn and Foster Fawn and Foster is an Organic Baby Essentials Company Who Gives 50% of Profits to Foster Care Organizations! fawnandfoster.com Instagram: @FawnAndFoster Follow Adoption Hacks on Instagram @AdoptionHacks Follow Ashlee Peters on Instagram  @Ashlee_Peters Music: DrummerBoy by Misterwives Solo by Oh Wonder --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adoptionhacks/support

Christa Jordan has a degree in social work, a love for adoption/foster care and is an adoptive mom. While sharing with others about adoption, she realized there was a huge need for potential adoptive/foster families: a place where families could see all types of adoption laid out in front of them. So Christa created a workbook called "Before You Adopt". This workbook prompts readers to discover what avenue of adoption is right for them and creates conversations between families. It addresses expectations, the specifics of each type of adoption, and how to find the right agency for you.  This workbook is great for those considering adoption but aren't sure where to start, families beginning their adoptive journey and support or ministry groups who want to help others find their way on this journey.  SpoonfulofJordan.com/shop Use Discount Code: adoptionhacks for 10% off! Follow Christa on Instagram @SpoonfulOfJordanBlog Email Us: adoptionhacksinfo@gmail.com Follow Adoption Hacks on Instagram @Adopt

Shanna Littleton has adopted 5 children from the Ukraine! In this episode she shares a little about each of those experiences, her daughters story of being held hostage by Russian Separatists and advise for families considering Ukrainian adoption!  Get more of the Littletons Story here:  LifewiththeLittletons.org FB: Life With the Littletons Music: DrummerBoy by MisterWives Email: adoptionhacksinfo@gmail.com IG/FB: AdoptionHacks --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adoptionhacks/support

Brittany Wermager is back with us this episode to tell us what is was like for her family as they started an adoption process after grieving the loss of their son Isaac. We talk about knowing when you are ready, dealing with pushback from others and working through readiness with your adoption agency. Brittany also beautifully shares about keeping Isaac in their lives and memories without constantly facing the pain and if she was able to relate more deeply to her son adopted from China through the trauma. Grief is apart of every adoption story in one way or another, so this is an incredibly helpful episode to understand grief and how it relates to adoption.  This weeks episode is sponsored by:  The Promise Summit! A Christian conference for those considering of in the process of adoption.  www.thepromisesummit.com Music: DrummerBoy by MisterWives FB/IG  @adoptionhacks Email: adoptionhacksinfo@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adoptionhacks/s

Kandace interviews Brittany Wermager about going through the adoption process after experiencing grief in your life.  In part 1 of this 2 part episode, Brittany shares very openly her story of losing her precious son Isaac at birth. Brittany puts words to feelings of grief that many have experienced and gives the practical ways she processed her grief and PTSD. If you have experienced a loss, miscarriage or infertility and are considering adoption, this will be an empowering episode and help you determine if you are ready.  Music: DrummerBoy by MisterWives FB/IG @adoptionhacks Email: adoptionhacksinfo@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adoptionhacks/support

Hard to Place Director and Co-Producer MD Neely shares about an upcoming project that will help bring awareness about the foster system and resources to potential foster parents.   MD's team has created many moving short films for social justice including issues like trafficking, violence, water crises that have had powerful impacts and now they are taking on foster care. Hear the story behind this film and what sort of resources they will be offering alongside it in this episode. Additional Social Justice Short Films from Christ in Youth Here: www.amazon.com/v/wrkr www.wrkrfilms.com Hard To Place Instagram: https://instagram.com/hard_to_place_film?utm_source=ig_profile_share&igshid=1a4bnv110xrcv This weeks episode is sponsored by:  The Promise Summit! A Christian conference for those considering or in the process or adoption.  www.thepromisesummit.com Music:  Drummerboy by Misterwives Email:  AdoptionHacksInfo@gmail.com FB/IG @AdoptionHacks --- Support this podcast: h

Melina Datugan shares her story on this episode. Melina is a Youtube Vlogger, Military Wife and Bio/Adoptive Mom. She gives information and advice to military families interested in adoption and shares what her adoption experience was like as a military family and an older biological child.  Melina and her family have a successful youtube channel where they capture parts of their military family lifestyle, adoption journey and daily life. Mel does an incredible job of being positive about adoption but also opening up about difficult and vulnerable parts. in the 2nd half of this episode we discuss walking that fine line and sharing our journeys with others.  Check out the Datugans Youtube channel here:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEAqXzRbASieolsVgYrceKA This episode is sponsored by The Promise Summit:  www.thepromisesummit.com Music: DrummerBoy by MisterWives Fountain of Youth by SEU Worship FB/IG @AdoptionHacks --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/

Quiver Full Adoptions Co-Founders Elizabeth Bordeaux and Casey Brown talk us through all things Embryo Adoption! Quiver Full Adoptions is a leader in the adoption community a powerful voice for ethical adoptions. They have had an Embryo program for over a year and they explain exactly how it works and what the process is like for both donors and donees. We discuss finances, laws, timelines, open/closed adoptions and much more. If you're curious at all about Embryo Adoption, this episode is for you! Get more information about Embryo Adoption or Quiver Full Adoption's other programs at:  www.quiverfulladoptions.com Music: DrummerBoy by MisterWives FB/IG @AdoptionHacks --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adoptionhacks/support

James and Kaylee Wilson are back with us for part 2 of their incredible adoption story. In this episode, they share how they were able to leave Ghana after 590 days, what the transition has been like and what is going on with their coffee company Level Ground Xpresso.  If you're enjoying the show, we'd love if you would give us a review on share the podcast with a friend! https://levelgroundsxpresso.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZC4fOqTXGDA Music: DrummerBoy by MisterWives FB/IG @AdoptionHacks --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adoptionhacks/support

590 Days: that's how long James and Kaylee Wilson were in Ghana trying to bring home their daughter. They started an adopted process wanting to adopt an HIV+ child. They landed in Ghana preparing to stay for 6 weeks and ended up being in country for a year and a half. Hear their incredible story of becoming a family in this 2 part episode.  Music: Drummer Boy by Misterwives FB/IG @AdoptionHacks --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adoptionhacks/support

Bethany Moore has fostered 3 children as a single mom, in this episode you'll hear her amazing journey to adoption. We discuss the opposition that faces single adoptive parents and how to balance legitimate concern and advice from loved ones with the steadfastness needed when going into foster care. Bethany shares the most difficult part of being a single foster/adoptive parent and how and where to find the support you need.  Music:  Drummer Boy by MisterWives FB/IG @ AdoptionHacks --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adoptionhacks/support

Adoption Professional, Adoptive Mom and Marriage Coach Maria Gocke joins us to talk about ways to create and sustain a strong and healthy marriage in adoptive/foster families. We discuss the HUGE topic of 1 spouse not being ready or desiring to adopt and how to prepare your marriage before adoption. We also look at some things that adoptive/foster parents specifically can struggle with in marriage, and tools and resource to guide us through that.  This episode is sponsored by: Kindred + Co. www.kindredand.co A Brave Adoption Community Music:  "Drummer Boy" by Misterwives "Fountain of Youth" by SEU Follow Equipped to Endure on Facebook and Instagram for more marriage tools and resources! And sign up for our Fawn and Foster Giveaway through @AdoptionHacks on Instagram! FB/IG @AdoptionHacks --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adoptionhacks/support

Leah Mcmullin and her husband have fostered 14 children over 4 years. So they definitely deeply understand the support that foster families need. In this episode we break down 3 main areas of support and resources: how friends and family can support, local and national organizations created to assist foster families and books both for children and parents. Plus we hear a little bit of the Mcmullin’s story which is so beautiful. If you're new to foster care or considering it, this episode will be especially helpful! Leah McMullin Blog Mcmullinfostercarejourney.wordpress.com Together We Rise https://www.togetherwerise.org/ The Invisible String https://www.amazon.com/dp/0875167349/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_PXxfCbG27RSE0 The Family Book https://www.amazon.com/dp/0316070408/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_MWxfCb3WEV2B6 Murphy's Three Homes: A Story for Children in Foster Care https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433803852/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_iWxfCbKDKAHY6 You're Here for a Reason (Nancy Tillman Collection) https://www.amazon.com/dp/125010

Adoptive mom Lacey Day shares her adoptive story. We dive into intense topics like agency ethics, disrupted adoptions, the good and bad of online adoption communities, birth family relationships and the journey to remain hopeful when the wait is long and doors close.  This Weeks Sponsors:  The Promise Summit: An adoption conference hosted by Quiver Full Adoptions www.thepromisesummit.com Fawn and Foster:  Organic Baby Items. 50% of all profits are donated to foster children organizations.  www.fawnandfoster.com FB/IG @AdoptionHacks Music: "Drummer Boy" by Misterwives and "Fountain of Youth" by SEU Worship --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adoptionhacks/support

The Bachelor's Ben Higgins shares about his new company Generous Coffee which is providing jobs and education around the world.  As adoptive parents and advocates if we are truly advocating for orphans we need to first look for ways we can support vulnerable families and children. How can we keep families together by fighting poverty? How can we help children in countries that are not open to international adoption? Generous Coffee is creatively finding ways to do just that.  Each Generous product is designed specifically to create and multiply good in the world. Whether jobs for women or education for young ones, they start with giving back. They are a for purpose business that aims to make the world better with every business decision and believes in the unique value of every human being. https://GenerousMovement.com FB/IG @AdoptionHacks Music "Drummer Boy" by MisterWives --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adoptionhacks/support