Instant Mom

We just found out Jack is going to be a big brother again... and we certainly didn’t expect this news.

Let me fill you in on my secret to buying everything you need for baby: what products to skip, what products you can’t miss, where to save, and where to splurge.

It takes a village to raise a child in foster care — and to support foster parents who are often (if not always) stressed emotionally, physically, and financially. Let’s talk about meaningful ways you can provide support to the foster family, the foster child, and the birth family.

Adoption only exists because there was significant pain, trauma, loss, and grief. Adoption is beautiful, but it’s not all puppy dogs, unicorns, and rainbows. Let’s talk about the ways that well intentioned adoptive parents can do a disservice to the adoptee and the birth mother — and how we can ensure all sides of that triad are honored thoughtfully.

Is there such a thing as “foster to adopt?” How much does adoption through foster care cost and is it cheaper than private adoption — and how are they different? How does the whole process work?

It’s the question I get the more than almost anything else — can you, and how do you, date as a single foster and adoptive mom? Pull up a chair and let’s talk. Also, I cry a decent amount in this episode.

Do you want to be a foster parent but you’re not sure how you can afford it? Are you wondering why there’s a stereotype about foster parents “being in it for the money?” Are you interested in adoption, but the cost of a private adoption has totally terrified you? Today we talk everything money and foster parenting.

Everything you want to know about becoming licensed, preparing for your first placement, and getting that first phone call.

New to our story? Been awhile since you’ve checked in? Let’s get caught up.

Remember that time I started a podcast three years ago and then randomly decided to delete all the episodes? Well, I’m back. And I’m ready to talk all things foster care and adoption again. Let’s do this.