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Creating a Family: Talk about Adoption & Foster Care

Creating a Family
Adoption
Foster Care
Fostering
Adoption Matches In Foster Care
Trauma-Informed Parenting
International Adoption
Family Rituals
Creating a Family
Child Development Skills
Open Adoption
Foster Care Adoption
Domestic Infant Adoption
Foster Care System
Microaggressions
Parenting Challenges
Kids Do Well When They Can
Transracial Adoption
The Explosive Child
Adoptive Parent Profiles
Cultural Identity

Are you thinking about adopting or fostering a child? Confused about all the options and wondering where to begin? Or are you an adoptive or foster parent or kinship caregiver trying to be the best parent possible to this precious child? This is the podcast for you! Every week, we interview leading experts for an hour, discussing the topics you care about in deciding whether to adopt/foster or how... more

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Artwork for Creating a Family: Talk about Adoption & Foster Care

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Question: Is it important to keep a young child or baby’s birth-given name? How often, if ever, do expectant mothers let adopting parents name the baby in private adoptions? 

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Dr. Robin Gurwitch
Professor at Duke University's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science
Duke University
Episode: Parenting Kids with Prenatal Exposure
Dr. Jennifer McAllister
Medical Director of the NOWS Neonatal Opiate Withdrawal Syndrome Follow-Up Clinic at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Episode: Impact of Prenatal Exposure to Opioids and Opioid-Use Treatment Medications
Dr. Laura Markham
Clinical psychologist and author of several parenting books, including 'Peaceful Parent, Happy Siblings'
Episode: Taming Sibling Squabbles
Gregory Jones
Granddad raising five grandchildren and member of the Kinship Advisory Committee
Creating a Family
Episode: Partnering With Relatives for Kinship Care
Ana Beltran
Attorney and director of the Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network
Generations United
Episode: Partnering With Relatives for Kinship Care
Erica Burgess
Social worker with over 25 years of experience specializing in kinship care
Creating a Family
Episode: Partnering With Relatives for Kinship Care
Teresa Bradley
Psychotherapist based in Georgia with over 17 years of experience in human services, addiction counseling, and mental health.
Amerigroup
Episode: When Birth Parents Struggle with Addiction, Mental Health, or Intellectual Disabilities
Deborah Bass Artis
Senior program director of Foster Care to Permanency with Children's Home Society of NC
Children's Home Society of NC
Episode: Adopting Siblings: Issues to Consider
Lindsay Lanham
Director of Adoptions for China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong programs at Holt International
Holt International
Episode: Help, I Don't Think I Can Continue With This Adoption!

Host

Dawn Davenport
Host of Creating a Family, an expert in adoption and foster care, frequently engaging with professionals and community members to discuss relevant topics surrounding parenting, trauma, and family dynamics.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 360 ratings
  • Full of information

    Love this show, wealth of knowledge from dealing with anxiety, transracial adoptions, substance abuse and infants, trauma, disrupting birth order - all sorts of information

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Annieloves82
    Canada3 days ago
  • So helpful for grandparents ❤️

    My daughter and her husband live in Mexico and fostered a newborn girl for the first five months of her life. That was both incredibly wonderful and incredibly hard, as the Mexican foster system doesn’t allow adoption by foster families. They now have a pending adoption of a 1 1/2 year little boy, and are anxiously awaiting bringing him home. Adoption there is highly different from most adoptions in the U.S., but many of the topics that you cover on this podcast are still very helpful. Thank you... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fortunate ❤️
    United States10 days ago
  • Trauma and the teen years review

    I tuned in to listen to this podcast today to get some support and ideas for how to parent my child who has significant complex developmental trauma. This podcast was so unhelpful and invalidating. Continue family routines like going to church and having weekly events like pizza nights? This is so unrealistic for families like mine. It just made me sad and depressed. Please realize that many people who look to you for help are not in this situation at all and if you are going to give advice... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Shnobue14
    Canadaa month ago
  • New Favorite

    This show is so helpful! I’m a new foster parent and I’m constantly learning about how to navigate my relationship with my kid better and have more grace in this process. The community is also very supportive and necessary. I’m grateful that I’m not alone in this journey. 💜

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    QueenDovey
    United States3 months ago
  • Every foster parent needs this!

    I wish I found this podcast when I became a licensed foster home. This is a rare place to find information, learnings, support and tips for foster and adopt families.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    screwed non-patient
    United States4 months ago

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The podcast provides invaluable support to foster and adoptive parents, emphasizing evidence-based advice.
Listeners appreciate the wide range of topics covered, from trauma-informed parenting to legal processes in adoption.
Some reviews mention dissatisfaction with audio quality during episodes, which can detract from the experience.
Regular users report feeling part of a supportive community through shared experiences and insights.
The hosts are praised for their engaging interviews and comprehensive knowledge, making complex topics accessible.

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Who Should We Tell About a Match With an Expectant Mom? - Weekend Wisdom
Q: At what point is it appropriate to share with my clients that this change is taking place?
It's advisable to share relevant information without going into specific details about the match, and manage communication based on the relationship with each client.
Is It Harder for Singles to Adopt? - Weekend Wisdom
Q: Is it harder for singles to adopt?
Yes, single parents may face more challenges in being matched with expectant parents because many expectant mothers prefer a two-parent family.
Impact of Prenatal Exposure to Opioids and Opioid-Use Treatment Medications
Q: How does the medication dosage impact the baby?
The dosage does not have a significant impact; individual responses can vary regardless of dosage.
Impact of Prenatal Exposure to Opioids and Opioid-Use Treatment Medications
Q: Are Suboxone and Methadone safe to use during pregnancy?
Yes, they are safe and recommended for women with opioid use disorder.
Impact of Prenatal Exposure to Opioids and Opioid-Use Treatment Medications
Q: What are some of the common treatment medications given to those with opioid use disorder?
The most common treatment medications for opioid use disorder include methadone and buprenorphine.

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Content focuses on adoption, fostering, and kinship care, providing valuable insights for both prospective and current parents. With discussions led by experienced hosts, episodes often feature expert guests who address common challenges, emotional complexities, and practical strategies in parenting children affected by trauma. A distinctive element is the emphasis on community support, trauma-informed practices, and real-life stories that not only educate but also inspire hope among listeners, making it a vital resource for adoption and foster care families.

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1. Dr. Robin Gurwitch
2. Dr. Jennifer McAllister
3. Dr. Laura Markham
4. Gregory Jones
5. Ana Beltran
6. Erica Burgess
7. Teresa Bradley
8. Deborah Bass Artis

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