Summary
In this episode of the Adoption Roadmap podcast, Rebecca Gruenspan offers a deep dive into the adoption industry. She discusses the recent decline in placements, the emotional challenges for expectant mothers, and the importance of authenticity for prospective adoptive families. Rebecca shares a cautionary tale of a single mom scammed during the adoption process, underlining the unpredictability involved. She also touches on adoption statistics and the financial side of the process.
Important Links mentioned in Today's Episode
The Adoption Roadmap Academy - email "Academy" to support@rgadoptionconsulting.com
RG Adoption Consulting - https://www.rgadoptionconsulting.com/
Chapters
Rebecca Gruenspan's Updates (00:00:00) Rebecca shares insights and trends in the adoption industry, including decreased placements and adopting families.
Challenges Faced by Expectant Mothers (00:01:21) Rebecca discusses a single mom's experience with a scam and the struggles of expectant mothers in choosing a family.
Expectant Mothers' Struggle in Choosing Families (00:02:50) Rebecca talks about expectant mothers' anxiety in choosing the right family and the challenges they face in decision-making.
Adoption Roadmap Academy (00:07:18) Rebecca introduces the Adoption Roadmap Academy, offering guidance for hopeful adoptive parents in the domestic adoption process.
Trends in Placements and Adoptive Families (00:09:54) Rebecca discusses the decrease in adoptions and the demographics of adoptive families, including same-sex couples and single women.
Adoption Costs and Openness with Birth Moms (00:17:10) Rebecca shares insights on the rising adoption costs and the level of openness adoptive families have with birth moms.
Conclusion and Call to Action (00:19:48) Rebecca concludes the episode, encouraging listeners to subscribe, leave a review, and provide feedback for future episodes.
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