What to Expect During a Home Study for Adoption
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE! Adoption is a wonderful way to grow a family and give a child a loving home. However, the process of adopting a child can be daunting, especially when it comes to the home study process. The home study process is a...
When Should I Tell My Family I’m Adopting?
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE! Adoption can be a long and challenging journey for hopeful adoptive families. One common question that arises is when you should tell your family that you are adopting. In my most recent video, I looked into this...
Myths and Facts about Adoption
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE! Adoption is a topic that comes with a lot of myths and misconceptions. In a recent video, I took on some of the biggest myths surrounding adoption and provided valuable insight into what the adoption process is really...
5 Ways to Adopt Faster
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE! Adoption can be a wonderful way to start or expand your family. However, the process can sometimes feel overwhelming and lengthy. If you’re currently in the adoption process or considering adoption, you may be...
Surviving The First Conversation With an Expecting Mom
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE! Meeting an expecting mom for the first time can be both thrilling and anxiety-inducing. Whether you are going through an agency or taking a self-matching approach, there are important questions to ask in order to...
7 Tips for Transracial Adoptions
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE! Adopting a child transracially can be a rewarding and life-changing experience, but it’s important to be well-informed and prepared for the unique challenges that come with it. There are several important things to...
Handpicked – with Author Serina Marshall
The Story Behind “Handpicked” When I was adopted at the age of three by my grandparents, I thought I had done something wrong. I thought I had been given away because I wasn’t wanted. I was bullied by children growing up and called an orphan. I was told my...
How the early traumatic event of relinquishing my son for adoption as a teenager in 1967 shaped me as a young woman and beyond.
Recently I learned from a friend that her nineteen-year-old niece, Jane, had made the decision to place her unborn child for adoption. My friend told me how Jane was offered counseling and education during her pregnancy and that along with the help of the adoption...