Adoption Hacks

Licensed Clinical Social Worker and TBRI Practitioner, Kwajera Jackson breaks down what TBRI is and why its so important when parenting children from hard places. She shares her expertise about how TBRI heals families, what a typical session looks like and the many benefits TBRI has on traumatized brains.

Contact Kwajera through: buildingfamiliesforchildren.org

The Connected Child http://amzn.to/2oHSEED

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In this episode Callie interviews Elizabeth McGlathery about her company Honey Clothing Company. Elizabeth and her husband adopted a child from South Korea and during that time realized the need for single mother support in the country. Honey creates retro, stylish clothing and accessories and gives a portion of their proceeds to support Korean single mothers. In this episode you'll hear Elizabeth's adoption story, how Honey was created and advise for those wanting to start a small business that gives back.

Listeners can get 20% off your next order from Honey by using the code ADOPTIONHACKS

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It's an honor to be listed as #2 in Feedspots Top Foster Care Podcasts!

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Kelly Strong was adopted as an infant from China. In this episode she shares her decision to visit China and what that was like emotionally and mentally. She discusses what her expectations were for the trip and what surprised her along the way. She helps adoptees know how to discuss birth families and birth country visits with adoptive parents and how to process those emotions after your journey.
Music:
DrummerBoy by MisterWives
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Leah Mcmullin and her husband have fostered 14 children over 4 years. So they definitely deeply understand the support that foster families need. In this episode we break down 3 main areas of support and resources: how friends and family can support, local and national organizations created to assist foster families and books both for children and parents. Plus we hear a little bit of the Mcmullin’s story which is so beautiful. If you're new to foster care or considering it, this episode will be especially helpful!

Leah McMullin Blog
Mcmullinfostercarejourney.wordpress.com
Together We Rise
https://www.togetherwerise.org/
The Invisible String https://www.amazon.com/dp/0875167349/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_PXxfCbG27RSE0
The Family Book https://www.amazon.com/dp/0316070408/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_MWxfCb3WEV2B6

Murphy's Three Homes: A Story for Children in Foster Care https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433803852/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_iWxfCbKDKAHY6
You're Here for a Reason (Nancy Tillman Collection) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1250106508/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_MVxfCbFANM7Y9
Love You From Right Here: A Keepsake Book for Children in Foster Care https://www.amazon.com/dp/163296029X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_xKTdCbQ7A0YPF
Maybe Days: A Book for Children in Foster Care https://www.amazon.com/dp/1557988021/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_hHTdCbAEC367Z

Families Change: A Book for Children Experiencing Termination of Parental Rights (Kids Are Important Series) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1575422093/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_bGTdCbKNNY2MB
The Connected Child: Bring hope and healing to your adoptive family https://www.amazon.com/dp/0071475001/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_-YxfCbP5XQ7EG
The Lucky Few: Finding God's Best in the Most Unlikely Places https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310345464/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_DZxfCbQPZE3FR
Another Place at the Table https://www.amazon.com/dp/1585422827/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_8ZxfCb3852VMX
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk https://www.amazon.com/dp/1451663889/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_A0xfCb0BJWXF9

Hope for the Weary Mom: Let God Meet You in the Mess https://www.amazon.com/dp/0736960805/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_b1xfCb7SBVER

This episode is sponsored by:
Fawn and Foster:
Organic Baby Items. 50% of all profits are donated to foster children organizations.
www.fawnandfoster.com

Kandace interviews Bethany Hofmann about fundraising best practices. Bethany coaches listeners to change the way they fundraise for adoption. Before applying for grants and loans, she suggests going to those closest to you for financial help with adoption costs. We discuss budgeting, discovering who your tribe is, preparing your story and your heart. This episode will change the way you approach fundraising!

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