Birth Mother Matters in Adoption

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Podcast S2, Episode 197: The Adoption Influence What influences society's view of adoption and how does that influence adoptive families? Adoption isn’t taboo, and we need to celebrate it, just like you would the news of a pregnancy.  Share in the joy!   Maybe plan a “Sip & See” after the adoption is finalized? Remember when somone is sharing their exciting news of...

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption 2:196: Spreading the Love of Adoption Spreading the Love of Adoption, raising adoption awareness- what you can do to make an impact on elevating the understanding, acceptance and choice of adoption. Giving adoption a voice. Listen.  Learn.  Love.  

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Podcast  2:195:  Following Up on Topics Follow-up on previous topics previously discussed:  online adoptive profiles, Fund raising, abortion news, separation anxiety, holiday giving. Listen.  Learn.  Love.

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Podcast 2:194 Separation & Anxiety For Adoptees Sparation Anxiety can be a common issue among adoptees.    Adoptees may experience separation & anxiety during their lifetime.  Adoptees may find comfort in knowing that they are not alone, goodbyes can be very difficult. Loved ones can gather an understanding adoptee separation anxiety and ways to support them. Liste...

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 2; Episode 193: Against Medical Advice Sometimes in an adoption situation, Birth Mothers do not stay for the medically advised duration after they deliver their baby.  Listen and learn why this happens.  Adoptive families need to learn and prepare for what may/may not happen when its time for Labor and Delivery! Listen.  Learn.  Love.

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Ep 2-192: Birth Mothers Show Their Strength Listen to Birth Mothers as their share their adoption stories.  Listen as they talk about what their experience was really like.  Listen.  Learn. Love.  

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Podcast  Ep 2-110: Everything Is Bigger in Texas, Even their Hearts Gather the latest abortion news on what is happening in Texas.  Texas is leading the country in the implementation of their new abortion laws.  Listen now.  

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Episode 2-190 Gaining a New Perspective on Adoption and Abortion (With Kelly's Brother Michael) Listen to the perspective of a biological sibling view's on abortion; listen to how the perspective can change when education and experience come into play. Listen.  Learn.  Love.

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Episode Season 2-189 Adoption from a Biological Sibling's Perspective Michael, Co-Host Kelly Rourke-Scarry's biological brother joins our podcast today to discuss adoption, his perspective and what it looks and feels like from a sibling perspective.  Michael is the youngest biological brother of Kelly Rourke-Scarry additionally discusses his view of adoption and ad...

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Podcast Season 2;188: Coming in From the Outside Our guest on today's podcast is Building Arizona Families' Receptionist: Maura.  She began working for Building Arizona Families and the Donna K. Evans Foundation two years ago. In the past two years, Maura has learned a lot about adoption, after coming to us with no real connection or tie to adoption.  Maura has bee...

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Podcast Season 2;187: Adoption Misconceptions Listen & Learn about common misconceptions regarding making an adoption plan, birth fathers and living expenses.  Learn about the factors, reasoning and legal implications of adoption misconceptions.  Be part of the solution in educating society about adoption misconceptions. Listen.  Learn. Love.

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Podcast Season 2;186: ICPC with Lisa Simpson The Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) explained by our guest, Attorney Lisa Simpson.  Learn all about what happens in the adoption process when adopting out of state.  Learn about why ICPC exisits, how it protects children and families and what you need to understand.  When learnign all about adoptio...

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Podcast, Season 2, Episode 185: Lexi- She Chose Adoption To Break the Cycle Lexi  is a young lady who chose adoption for her newborn son to provide him with the life she wanted him to have and break the generation life cycles.  Listen to our courageous guest discuss her adoption experience and explain why adoption was such an important choice for her to make.  Adop...

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption  Ep 2-184: Coming From Guatemala;David's Adoption Journey, Part 2 of 2 We are so excited to bring you Part 2 of 2, David was adopted from the Country of Guatemala.  Listen to his adoption story and his perspective on adoption.  David, our guest talks about his life; growing up adopted.  His insight and his story bring a strong feeling of belonging, appreciation and...

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption  Ep 2-183: Coming From Guatemala;David's Adoption Journey Today on our podcast, our guest was adopted from the Country of Guatemala.  Listen to his adoption story and his perspective on adoption.  David, our guest talks about his life; growing up adopted.  His insight and his story bring a strong feeling of belonging, appreciation and love.  Listen. Learn.  Love.

Birth Mother Matters Adopt. Ep 2-182: The McConnell's; An Amazing Adoption Story Listen with us to the heartwarming and ever so inspriring story of the McConnells' adoption that we stumblked across on the web.  Learn why we think stories like this matter so much and how they can impact the way we view adoption, our own viewpoionts and more! Listen.  Learn.  Love.

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 2, Episode 181: Adoption Profiles in Social Media An adoption family profile is a book that the adoptive family creates for the birth parents so that they can get to see who you are, what you are all about and what kind of a family that you are.  A traditional family profile book may include: a letter to the birth mother/father photos and details about your:...

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Ep 2-180: Updates on Birthmother Scams Domestic, newborn adoptions are very popular amongst adoption choices.  One of the main concerns when beginning an adoption journey, as an adoptive family- is the possibility of being scammed by a birth mother.  Scamming is the "black eye" of adoption.  Learn about the latest birth mother scams throughout the adoption communit...

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 2, Episode 179- Will Someone Want to Adopt My Baby If... When adoptive families come into our program, they fill out a preference sheet, very similar to a preference sheet that you, as a birth mother will fill out.  In the adoptive families’ preference sheet they will select if they will accept substance exposure and which substances, along with a range of q...

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Episode 2-178 Adoptive Families' Expectations Where to start- when you are an adoptive family setting expectations for your adoption journey is important.  Learn what realistic expectations are when beginning an adoption journey.  Learn where to gather information and which resources will help guide you to the most imperative knowledge.  Listen.  Learn.  Love.

Birthmother Matters Adoption in Season 2 Episode #177:  What is a TPR w/ Attorney Lisa Simpson Attorney Lisa Simpson Joins our podcast for this episode, explaining TPR is the abbreviation of “termination of parental rights.”  This is one of the steps in the adoption process and This termination occurs when a parent has chosen to place their baby for adoption.  Learn more about this adpoption proce...

 Birth Mother Matters Adoption Season 2 Ep.176: Summer's Here Its sumemrtime here in Arizona and that means the temperature is very hot.  Pregnant women that are homeless are at a higher risk of danger due to the heat than many other indivudals.  Additionally, learn how Father's Day, Mother's Day and the Back to School Season may impact a family that is beginning the adoption process or considerin...

Birth Mother Matters  Adoption Season 2 Ep.175: A Look At The Home Study Process Angie Penrose joins us on todays podcast to discuss the latest updates and time frames on Adoption Home Studies in Arizona.  Listen to Angie as she gives the nuts and bolts of Arizona Adoption Home Studies and the impact of Covid-19 on the process and learn what you can do when beginning your adoption journey. Listen....

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 2 Ep.174: Family Choices Adoptive families will encounter the adoption step pf developing their adoption family preferences.  Adoptive families need to look at what the best match for their family will be.  Additionally, adoptive families need to understand what factors; internal and external may factor into their decsion.  Adoption family preferences are a...

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 2 Ep.173: An Introduction to BAF Class Listen to Becky Merryman discuss the new online class offered for families intersted in learning more about Building Arizona Families's Newborn Adoption Program.  This is a free class offered monthly for families wanting to expand their family through newborn adoption,