As we close out National Adoption Awareness Month, Fostering Change honors the advocates, parents, and changemakers who work to ensure every child waiting in foster care finds a permanent, loving family.
This week, host Rob Scheer welcomes back Marcy Bursac, nationally recognized adoption advocate, author, podcast host, and adoptive mom. After adopting siblings from foster care, Marcy founded The Forgotten Adoption Option, developed free tools used by over 12,000 prospective parents, and launched a national reading program to help normalize adoption conversations in schools.
Her new book, It’s Okay to Talk About Adoption, invites people to open their hearts and conversations—because when we talk about adoption, we help waiting children find families faster.
In this episode, Rob and Marcy explore:
Why conversations matter
“There are more than 100,000 children in U.S. foster care waiting for adoption—and many adults do not know adoption from foster care is often free. Awareness can change outcomes.”
The Forgotten Adoption Option
How her nonprofit breaks down barriers and helps families navigate adoption with clarity and confidence.
Her new book
“We need to give people permission to talk about adoption—without fear, stigma, or shame.”
Marcy’s message is powerful:
“Every time someone starts a conversation about adoption, a waiting child or sibling group moves one step closer to a permanent family.”
Book Release Update
It’s Okay to Talk About Adoption is now available in audiobook and eBook formats. Paperback pre-orders are open through January 15, 2026.
Purchase links:
Kindle: https://bit.ly/4oDvifp
BookBaby: https://store.bookbaby.com/book/it%E2%80%99s-okay-to-talk-about-adoption
Audiobook available on Apple Books, Google Play, Chirp, eStories, Hoopla, OverDrive, and Everand.
Learn More
Website: www.forgottenadoptionoption.org
Instagram: @marcybursac | @forgottenadoptionoption
After listening, please like, comment, and share our podcast. Your support helps expand the conversation and bring awareness to the thousands of children waiting in foster care.
As we conclude National Adoption Awareness Month, we invite you to keep talking—in your homes, schools, and communities. Every conversation helps move a child closer to belonging.
New episodes release every Tuesday. Questions, comments, or guest suggestions: dthalberg@comfortcases.org
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