Creating a Family: Talk about Adoption, Foster & Kinship Care
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 to be a better parent. This podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are the national non-profit with the mission to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster & kinship parents and the professionals who support them. Creating a Family brings you the following trauma-informed, expert-based content: weekly podcasts, weekly articles, and resource pages on all aspects of family building at our website, CreatingaFamily.org. We also have an active presence on many social media platforms. Please like or follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 51 minutes
- Episodes
- 746
- Years Active
- 2013 - 2025
Understanding the Child Welfare Experience from the Birth Parent's Perspective
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We talk a lot about the child's experience in foster care, but what is this experience like for the child's birth parents? You may be…
Red Flags When Choosing an International Adoption Agency - Weekend Wisdom
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What are the red flags that may alert that a potential agency may not have the child’s or your best interest in mind? Your adoption …
The Joys of Being a Foster Parent
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Have you ever considered being a foster parent but thought that it was just too hard? You need to listen to this podcast with a group…
Traveling with a Newborn When Adopting Out of State - Weekend Wisdom
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Question: My husband and I have been matched with a mom expecting twins any day now. One topic that was a particular stress point for…
Suicide Awareness and Prevention
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Join us to talk about the very important topic of youth suicide. Our guest will be Dr. Angela Tunno, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist…
I Feel Awful, But I Wish We Hadn't Adopted - Weekend Wisdom
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Question: I was the one who wanted to adopt. My husband agreed because I wanted it so bad, but now, I’m the one who wishes we hadn’t…
What You Need to Know About Open Adoption
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Are you confused about having an open adoption? Do you worry about what this means for your family. Join us today to talk about open …
Should I Use a Public or Private Agency to Get My Foster Parent License? - Weekend Wisdom
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Question: Hubby and I are finally ready to take the plunge and become foster parents. We wanted to wait until our youngest was in hig…
Reasonable and Prudent Parent Standard
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Do you worry about applying the Reasonable and Prudent Parent Standard as a foster parent? Check out this interview with Rhonda Serra…
Will I Be Ruining My Life If I Accept This Adoption Match? - Weekend Wisdom
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Question: We’ve been waiting for 15 months for an expectant mom to choose us to adopt her baby. We finally got chosen, but I’m filled…
Navigating the Important Conversations With Your Adopted Teen or Young Adult
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Are you parenting an adopted teen or young adult? Check out our interview about important conversations we need to make sure we have.…
Is It Worth It To Apply For An Adoption Grant? - Weekend Wisdom
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Question: My husband and I are seriously considering domestic infant adoption. In my research I have found grants are available for p…
Protecting Our Kids From Sexual Exploitation
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Foster youth or children who have been in the foster care system make up over 80% of children being sexually exploited. What can you …
Can I Breastfeed My Adopted Baby? - Weekend Wisdom
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Question: I am a nurse and am very aware of the benefits of breast milk. I always imagined I would get breast milk from a milk bank i…
Getting a Diagnosis for Prenatal Alcohol or Drug Exposure
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Do you think your child was exposed to alcohol or drugs during pregnancy? If so, a diagnosis can help your child access services and …
Teacher Doesn't Believe My Child Has Experienced Trauma - Weekend Wisdom
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Question: We adopted our son at two, but we were his foster parents since he was three months. He is now in second grade and is reall…
Understanding and Overcoming Blocked Care
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Are you struggling to feel connected to your child? Do you sometimes wish you could turn the clock back and not be parenting this chi…
What to Ask For In Adoption Assistance When Adopting From Foster Care - Weekend Wisdom
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Question: We are close to adopting two kids from foster care. Is there somewhere that shows the possible options for things we should…
Evaluating Risk Factors in Domestic Adoption
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Are you thinking about domestic infant adoption? This is an interview you must listen to! We talk with adoption medicine pediatrician…
Dealing with the Emotional Roller Coaster of Trying to Adopt - Weekend Wisdom
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Listener Response: An aspect of adopting that we didn’t hear about was how your mental health is challenged throughout the process. I…