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We Want to Adopt, but My Father-in-Law Has Terminal Cancer - Weekend Wisdom

Season 19 Episode 10

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Question: My father-in-law was just diagnosed with terminal cancer and given a maximum of 6 months left to live. We lea…

1 year, 3 months ago

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Adopting or Fostering a Child with Down Syndrome

Season 19 Episode 9

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Are you considering adopting or fostering a child with Down Syndrome? Join our conversation with Dr. Sara Williams, a d…

1 year, 3 months ago

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My Foster Son Was Put In a Dog Pen. How Do I Help Him Heal? - Weekend Wisdom

Season 19 Episode 8

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Question: My 4-year-old foster son moved in 9 months ago. He will likely remain with me permanently, and the applicatio…

1 year, 3 months ago

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What Foster Care Alumni Want You to Know

Season 19 Episode 7

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Join our panel of four former foster youth to learn what they wished foster parents and others knew about being in fost…

1 year, 3 months ago

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How to Balance Giving Kids Structure and Control - Weekend Wisdom

Season 19 Episode 6

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Question: First, I wanted to thank you for your incredible podcast. I’m not a parent (I only recently graduated from co…

1 year, 3 months ago

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Adoption Tax Credit 2024

Season 19 Episode 5

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If you are adopting or have adopted within the last several years you should join our conversation today about claiming…

1 year, 3 months ago

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Should We Adopt Again? - Weekend Wisdom

Season 19 Episode 4

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Question: My husband and I adopted our now seven-year-old son from South Africa two years ago. He is the best. We canno…

1 year, 3 months ago

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How to Adopt in 2025

Season 19 Episode 3

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Are you considering adopting a child this year? We've got answers to all (or most) of your questions. Join our discussi…

1 year, 3 months ago

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Should I Foster a Younger Child or Teen First? - Weekend Wisdom

Season 19 Episode 2

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Question: My husband and I are licensed to foster/adopt, but there have been no placements yet. We initially thought ou…

1 year, 3 months ago

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An Adoptee's Search for Identity, Family, and Belonging

Season 19 Episode 1

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Join our discussion with an adult adoptee about her search for her birth family and her identity. We will talk with Jul…

1 year, 4 months ago

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