In this episode of The Adoption Roadmap Podcast, Rebecca Gruenspan sits down with Donna Pope, Executive Director of Heart to Heart Adoptions, to tackle the controversy surrounding Utah’s adoption laws and the ethics of adoption. With over 26 years of experience in adoption, Donna shares her perspective on birth mother rights, consent laws, and the scrutiny Utah agencies face.
Together, they explore what truly makes an adoption ethical, the misconceptions about Utah’s process, and the fine line between efficiency and exploitation. Donna also sheds light on the realities birth mothers navigate, the pressures they face, and how agencies can better support them without coercion.
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Chapters
00:00 Understanding Adoption in Utah
03:14 The Grief Process of Birth Mothers
06:11 Ethics in Adoption Practices
09:07 Navigating Pressure in Adoption Decisions
11:58 The Role of Agencies in Adoption
15:03 Balancing Interests in Adoption
17:59 Financial Pressures in Adoption
20:47 The Societal Perspective on Adoption
29:50 Navigating Adoption: The Role of Society and Agencies
32:23 Understanding Utah's Adoption Laws and Father's Rights
37:11 The Balance of Interests in Adoption
40:07 Creating Safe Spaces for Birth Mothers
43:17 Addressing Misunderstandings in Utah Adoption
47:12 Marketing Tactics and Their Impact on Birth Mothers
51:19 Supporting Birth Mothers: A Holistic Approach
54:28 The Importance of Emotional Space in Adoption
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