FYA 006: Foster Care Adoption - with Rita Soronen

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In this episode of the Fund Your Adoption Podcast, I interview Rita Soronen, President and CEO of the Dave Thomas Foundation For Adoption. We focus specifically on foster care adoption and separate the facts from the fiction and include a ton of resources available to adoptive families.

What Is Covered In This Episode

The vision and mission of the Dave Thomas Foundation For Adoption
Rita’s background and involvement with the Dave Thomas Foundation
The affordability of foster care adoption
Misinformation and realities of adopting from foster care
Adoption subsidies and tax credits at the state and federal levels
Employer adoption benefits and resources available for employees
Children with special needs and challenges children in foster care frequently encounter
Trauma, loss, grief and the importance of going into adoption prepared
Utilizing the pre and post-adoption resources and people available to support you in your adoption and how to stay connected with other adoptive families in the community. Post adoption resources by the adoptive parents
Overcoming your fears and concerns and taking steps to get started with foster care adoption

Adoption Resources Highlighted

Dave Thomas Foundation For Adoption
Court Appointed Special Advocates For Children (CASA)
100 Best Adoption Friendly Workplaces
Adoption Benefits For The Workplace
Finding Forever Families: A Step-By-Step Guide To Adoption
A Step-By-Step Guide To Post-Adoption
The Donaldson Adoption Institute
Child Welfare Information Gateway – Comprehensive List of Resources
The Connected Child – Essential Reading For Adoptive Families
North American Council on Adoptable Children
Parent Groups – Get Connected with Adoptive Families
American Academy of Pediatricians
Helping Foster and Adoptive Families Cope With Trauma
Center For Adoption Support and Education

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Jeremy Resmer

Child Advocate. Entrepreneur. Fitness Junkie. Parent. Jeremy is an adoption fundraising coach that provides creative strategies and resources that empower families to adopt without debt.