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Quiver Full Adoptions Co-Founders Elizabeth Bordeaux and Casey Brown talk us through all things Embryo Adoption! Quiver Full Adoptions is a leader in the adoption community a powerful voice for ethical adoptions. They have had an Embryo program for over a year and they explain exactly how it works and what the process is like for both donors and donees. We discuss finances, laws, timelines, open/closed adoptions and much more. If you're curious at all about Embryo Adoption, this episode is for you! Get more information about Embryo Adoption or Quiver Full Adoption's other programs at: www.quiverfulladoptions.com Music: DrummerBoy by MisterWives FB/IG @AdoptionHacks

19 Helmi 201926min

James and Kaylee Wilson are back with us for part 2 of their incredible adoption story. In this episode, they share how they were able to leave Ghana after 590 days, what the transition has been like and what is going on with their coffee company Level Ground Xpresso. If you're enjoying the show, we'd love if you would give us a review on share the podcast with a friend! https://levelgroundsxpresso.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZC4fOqTXGDA Music: DrummerBoy by MisterWives FB/IG @AdoptionHacks

30 Tammi 201918min

590 Days: that's how long James and Kaylee Wilson were in Ghana trying to bring home their daughter. They started an adopted process wanting to adopt an HIV+ child. They landed in Ghana preparing to stay for 6 weeks and ended up being in country for a year and a half. Hear their incredible story of becoming a family in this 2 part episode. Music: Drummer Boy by Misterwives FB/IG @AdoptionHacks

29 Tammi 201925min

Bethany Moore has fostered 3 children as a single mom, in this episode you'll hear her amazing journey to adoption. We discuss the opposition that faces single adoptive parents and how to balance legitimate concern and advice from loved ones with the steadfastness needed when going into foster care. Bethany shares the most difficult part of being a single foster/adoptive parent and how and where to find the support you need. Music: Drummer Boy by MisterWives FB/IG @ AdoptionHacks

22 Tammi 201926min

Adoption Professional, Adoptive Mom and Marriage Coach Maria Gocke joins us to talk about ways to create and sustain a strong and healthy marriage in adoptive/foster families. We discuss the HUGE topic of 1 spouse not being ready or desiring to adopt and how to prepare your marriage before adoption. We also look at some things that adoptive/foster parents specifically can struggle with in marriage, and tools and resource to guide us through that. This episode is sponsored by: Kindred + Co. www.kindredand.co A Brave Adoption Community Music: "Drummer Boy" by Misterwives "Fountain of Youth" by SEU Follow Equipped to Endure on Facebook and Instagram for more marriage tools and resources! And sign up for our Fawn and Foster Giveaway through @AdoptionHacks on Instagram! FB/IG @AdoptionHacks

8 Tammi 201926min

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

18 Joulu 201836min

Adoptive mom Lacey Day shares her adoptive story. We dive into intense topics like agency ethics, disrupted adoptions, the good and bad of online adoption communities, birth family relationships and the journey to remain hopeful when the wait is long and doors close. This Weeks Sponsors: The Promise Summit: An adoption conference hosted by Quiver Full Adoptions www.thepromisesummit.com Fawn and Foster: Organic Baby Items. 50% of all profits are donated to foster children organizations. www.fawnandfoster.com FB/IG @AdoptionHacks Music: "Drummer Boy" by Misterwives and "Fountain of Youth" by SEU Worship

11 Joulu 201831min

The Bachelor's Ben Higgins shares about his new company Generous Coffee which is providing jobs and education around the world. As adoptive parents and advocates if we are truly advocating for orphans we need to first look for ways we can support vulnerable families and children. How can we keep families together by fighting poverty? How can we help children in countries that are not open to international adoption? Generous Coffee is creatively finding ways to do just that. Each Generous product is designed specifically to create and multiply good in the world. Whether jobs for women or education for young ones, they start with giving back. They are a for purpose business that aims to make the world better with every business decision and believes in the unique value of every human being. https://GenerousMovement.com FB/IG @AdoptionHacks Music "Drummer Boy" by MisterWives

4 Joulu 201813min