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NCFA’s Adoption Advocate: Birth Parent Grief in Adoption

NCFA’s Adoption Advocate: Birth Parent Grief in Adoption

Despite the common anticipation of grief after the death of a loved one, fewer recognize the profound grief experienced when a birth parent has made an adoption plan for their newborn. In this issue of National Council for Adoption's Adoption Advocate, Paths for Families' pregnancy social worker Meshan Lehmann covers the varying types of grief and how birth parents navigate a spectrum of emotions that require compassionate and tailored care.

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Voice of Adoptees Podcast: Pam Hoehler

Voice of Adoptees Podcast: Pam Hoehler

Pam Hoehler, Director of Placement Services, joined the Voice of Adoptees Podcast to share how her sister inspired her to work in the adoption space, ethical adoption practices, professional education opportunities at Paths for Families, and how to tell the difference between legitimate adoption agencies and facilitators.

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TEACH GIVE INSPIRE Fridays: Janice Goldwater

TEACH GIVE INSPIRE Fridays: Janice Goldwater

On International Women's Day 2024, Paths for Families' Founder & CEO, Janice Goldwater, joined the TEACH GIVE INSPIRE Fridays stage with Rachel Braun Scherl and Deborah Freidlander for, "Women's Wellness: Health, Hormones & Happy Homes."

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Journey to Josiah Podcast: Allison Clark

Journey to Josiah Podcast: Allison Clark

Allison Clark, Foster Care Adoption Specialist and Trainer, joins David Marshall on the Journey to Josiah Podcast. The duo discusses foster care policy, gaps within the foster care system, the need for foster care parents, and more.

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