Episode 14 - Choose the Right Agency
In this episode we respond to some listener feedback and answer how we think you should go about choosing the right agency.
In this episode we talk about:
- Foster vs. Fost/adopt
- Returning your Calls
- Location
- Shared Values
- Other Foster Parents
- and much more
Michelle said,
October 19, 2007 @ 9:30 am
Hey gang!
Thanks for recognizing us in the podcast this week; we’re flattered. 
FL is a bit different in that you don’t need to get a separate license to fost-adopt–because in FL, you either adopt straight from the foster system or foster only with the intent to adopt, but then the adoption process occurs after the parental rights are terminated and the child is officially put up for adoption. At that point, the state treats it as a straight-adopt, but the foster parents have “first dibs” after relations, if that makes sense. We are going that route.
Great podcast as usual, and I sure hope “Amanda” feels better! No fun being sick, especially when you’re a kid. ;(
Michelle said,
October 22, 2007 @ 11:48 am
FYI, some more book recs (these from a friend who knows we are adopting out of the foster system):
http://www.amazon.com/Between-Parent-Child-Revolutionized-Communication/dp/0609809881 - Between Parent and Child, by Haim Ginott
http://www.amazon.com/Kids-Are-Worth-Giving-Discipline/dp/0060014318 - Kids Are Worth It: Giving Your Child The Gift Of Inner Discipline, by Barbara Coloroso
Becca said,
December 7, 2007 @ 12:39 pm
I am VERY interested in foster care and adoption and found your podcast - I am working on catching up, but am really enjoying it. My husband unfortunately has not joined me in my desire to help these children. Do you have any suggestions or comments on this scenario?
Gracie said,
September 11, 2008 @ 8:01 pm
Hey guys,
Well, I’ve introduced you to my hubby and we listened to the first fourteen episodes today! We had to make a trip to complete fingerprints for our international adoption (yeah, trying two adoption processes at once is a little insane, we’ve decided!), so it was the perfect excuse to get more insights on how to approach this crazy life of foster care! Thanks for all of your insights and encouragement. God really used what you shared in Episode 4 to give me the proper perspective on our little guy’s hearing tomorrow…and I am at peace, for the first time in months! We are looking forward to our next Foster Parenting Podcast marathon.
Tim said,
September 12, 2008 @ 10:15 am
Great, so glad we’re encouraging you. Don’t drink too much out of the fire hose.