How do you continue on the journey to adopt after two failed adoptions? How do you respond to inappropriate comments like "how can someone give their baby away?" Angela, an adoptive mom shares how they came to the decision to adopt, their difficult journey, their faith, and what they learned along the way. You can read the transcript below or listen to the podcast by [...]
Air Date: 6.28.16 Do you feel broken? Scared? Not sure where to turn. That is how Annie felt when she learned she was pregnant. Annie a mother of three, didn't have a job, her husband left her and her life was spiraling out of control. But out of her brokenness, Annie found redemption. Read the transcript below or listen to the podcast by clicking on [...]
How is Adoption Associates different from other adoption agencies in Michigan? Adoption Associates promotes "Open Adoption." What is open adoption? What does that look like? Can the birth parents take the children back? Read the transcript below or listen to the podcast by clicking on the media file above to hear first hand from an adoptive mother about her experience with open adoption. [...]
(Air Date: 10.3.17) The First Time My Son Asked How do you respond when your adoptive child asks about their birth parents? What do you share? Do you share or change the subject? Kids are curious and want to know and understand where they came from. They want to know why their birth parents gave them up for adoption. They don't understand until [...]
Air Date: 1.31.17 Aaron and Dakota - Birth Parents - The Adoption Decision Aaron and Dakota a young couple are faced with an unplanned pregnancy. This blog is an insightful look into the decision making process Aaron and Dakota faced when thinking about putting their baby up for adoption. You can click on the audio file above or read the transcript below: EPISODE: [...]
Are you thinking about adopting? Have you checked out your local adoption centers? Maybe you have been working with an adoption agency, but have decided to look into adoption in Michigan. We can help. Following is a transcript from our adoption focus podcast that aired 3.12.19. Although it is entitled "Overcoming a Failed Adoption" it also points out the importance of finding a reputable agency. [...]
Airdate: 9.12.17 Knowing the Birth Mother You can read the transcript below, or you can listen to the podcast by clicking here. Recorded Female: Blog Talk Radio. Jennifer: Hi, and welcome to Adoption Focus. My name is Jennifer Jaworski and I'm a social worker with Adoption Associates of Michigan. This is Adoption Associates' premier talk radio blog show. Adoption Associates was founded in 1990 and [...]
Air Date: 4.26.16 Evaluating Transracial Adoption You can read the transcript below, or you can listen to the podcast by clicking here. Jennifer J.: Hi, and welcome to Adoption Focus. My name is Jennifer Jaworski. I'm a social worker with Adoption Associates of Michigan. This is Adoptions Associates' premier talk radio blog show. Adoption Associates and its staff are trusted leaders in adoption. We have [...]
Air Date: 6.27.17 She Chose Us to Adopt Her Baby You can read the transcript below, or you can listen to the podcast by clicking here. Jennifer : Hi and welcome to Adoption Focus. My name is Jennifer Jaworski and I'm a social worker with Adoption Associates of Michigan. This is Adoption Associates premiere talk radio blog show. Adoption Associates was founded in 1990, [...]
Air Date: 5.31.16 You can read the transcript below, or listen to the podcast by clicking here. Jennifer Jaworski: Hi and welcome to adoption focus my name is Jennifer Jaworski and I'm a social worker with Adoption Associates of Michigan. This is Adoption Associates Premier Talk Radio Blog show. Adoption Associates and its staff are trusted leaders in adoption and we have placed over [...]
