In this episode of This Week in Adoption, Rebecca Gruenspan delves into the challenges and strategies many families confront when raising the necessary funds to adopt. Rebecca shares insights from her community on various fundraising efforts, including garage sales, crowdfunding, checking with employers for adoption benefits, and negotiating payment plans with agencies. Rebecca also touches on sensitive topics like divorce in adoptive families and encourages open communication and honesty in co-parenting situations. Finally, Rebecca underscores the value of hiring an adoption-competent therapist or coach to navigate the emotional complexities of the adoption process. She concludes with personal updates and a reminder to continuously work through the challenges of adoption with professional support.
Important Links mentioned in Today's Episode
Whitney Michael Episode of The Adoption Roadmap Podcast
Dave Thomas Foundation For Adoption
Adoption Center For Family Building
Chapters
03:18 - Overview of Recent Adoption Roadmap Podcast Episodes
03:33 - Struggles and Strategies for Fundraising in Adoption
06:23 - Addressing Financial Challenges in Adoption
08:54 - Tips and Insights from the Adoption Community
11:34 - Divorce and Co-Parenting After Adoption
14:04 - Making Informed Decisions and Saying No in Adoption
15:27 - The Role of Self-Reflection and Tracking in Adoption
18:10 - Navigating Uncertainty in Adoption Situations
21:06 - Importance of Adoption Competent Professionals
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