The support episode! Today, we explore how adoptive families find assistance and encouragement throughout the process. We’ll hear the story of the Ahlgren family, Jeremey and Joslyn, and the community they created during their adoption experiences. Then we’ll talk to experts Mary Boo and Melinda Lis about how to support adopted teens and the importance of maintaining family connections.
Experts:
Mary Boo, Executive Director, North American Council on Adoptable Children
Melinda Lis, Vice President at Spaulding for Children
Host:
April Dinwoodie
Navigating Adoption: Presented by AdoptUSKids is brought to you by the US Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families and the Ad Council. The series is produced by Wordsworth & Booth. Episode transcripts are available at AdoptUSKids.org/podcast.
For more information about adopting a teen from foster care, please visit adoptuskids.org.
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