Getting Back to Work with Matt Quade from Baylor University

10/12/21 • 34 min

The Main Thing:
Adding to your family is a life-changing event. Whether biological, adoption or foster care, it’s a major event and everything is different thereafter. At some point, it comes time to return to “normal” or some of the responsibilities we had pre-family addition. But how? And with what support? For Episode 026 we had the privilege of sitting down with Dr. Matt Quade, Associate Professor of Management at Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business. As a passionate educator and fellow adoptive parent he has completed and participated in extensive research opportunities pertaining to adoptive parent support. He’s joined us to share his insights and advice on how to navigate getting back to work!

Episode Resources:
To take a deeper dive into topics discussed during this episode, Matt recommended 5 Gears by Jeremie Kubicek and connecting with the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption.

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Previous Episode

Hope at Home with Mary Beth Chapman and Emily Chapman Richards

The Main Thing:
For decades Show Hope has shown up for families pre and post adoption. Founded in 2003 by Steven and Mary Beth Chapman, Show Hope continues to be a light for families in the trenches of adoption. With a mission to engage the Church and eliminate barriers for those committing to the adoption process to grow their families, Show Hope has continued to expand opportunities for support. Most recently, their Medical Aid Grant program is helping families navigate a child’s medical needs after adoption finalization takes place.
We were thrilled when founder, Mary Beth Chapman, and Show Hope’s Executive Director, Emily Chapman Richards, agreed to join us on the podcast to discuss the new Medical Aid Grant program and the incredible work of Show Hope in the lives of adoptive families. It was an honor and privilege to share the mic with two women of incredible faith and passion for adoption. We’re so excited to share this conversation with you!

Episode Resources:
Mary Beth and Emily shared some great resources - check them out below!
Show Hope
Howtoadopt.org

We always like to ask our guests what they’re currently reading - adoption related, or not! If you’re looking for your next read, you might consider these from Mary Beth & Emily:

Hinds’ Feet on High Places by Hannah Hurnard
Companions in the Darkness by Diana Gruver
The Testament by John Grisham

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Stay connected with what’s happening at 2 Adoptive Mamas by visiting our website and sharing your e-mail! We don’t like to overwhelm inboxes, so you’ll just receive our weekly newsletter and the occasional special announcement - super simple - we hope you’ll join us!

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BONUS Mama Minisode - This is Hard Work with Liz and Sarah

The Main Thing:
For Episode 026 we had the privilege of sitting down with Dr. Matt Quade to unpack what it looks like to get back to work as you grow your family through adoption and foster care. There is so much conversation to be had around this topic, and so in this bonus episode, we're going to keep it going! Join us for this "fireside chat" conversation to hear our thoughts and personal experiences on reentry post-placement.

Episode Resources:
If you didn't catch our conversation with Dr. Quade, you can find it HERE.

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