Empowering you, as adoptive and foster parents, to navigate modern parenting challenges.
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Dr. Anna Koehle has written a one-of-a-kind resource for those looking to pursue adoption after challenges conceiving. A Practical Guide: Adoption After Infertility walks with you as you make an adoption plan and navigate the grief that comes with infertility.
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Transracial adoption is a complex journey for parents, adopted children, and their siblings. Parents are confused about the specific steps they need to take to help their child grow up in their identity. They’re not sure what conversations to have with their children about race, culture, and adoption.
In A Practical Guide to Transracial Adoption, you’ll learn: What actions and conversations to have with your child at each stage to help them thrive!
Now including a bonus chapter written by Julie Etter, adoptive mother!
You don’t have to go it alone anymore. You can parent your child with confidence, knowing you're doing it right. You've got this!
Upcoming Events
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Transracial Adoption Q&A
August 11th
8:00-9:00 PM EST
Join Isaac and Julie Etter, Adoptee and adoptive mom, for a monthly Q&A and discussion. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and build community!
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Lunch & Learn With Dr. David Adams, Psy.D, LPCC, BCBA-D
August 13th
1:00-2:00 PM EST
TOPIC: Keeping Your Sanity When Chaos Abounds
Dr. Adams is a licensed psychologist, licensed professional clinical counselor, a board-certified behavior analyst, and a Trust-Based Relational Interventions® (TBRI®) practitioner -
Fireside Chat With Jodi Stein
August 13th
8:30-9:30 PM EST
Director of Community, Anna Bernacki, and Jodi Slein, Adoptive mother and Parent Coach, will talk about attachment styles, how to know what they look like, and how to build healthy attachments with your children.
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Navigating the Expectation Gap: A Mindset Shift with Great Impact Webinar
August 20th
8:00-9:30PM EST
Have you ever asked yourself these questions as a parent:
Why doesn't my child act her age?
Why does my child NOT do the things I know he CAN do?
Why does my child "behave" in one place and not another?
I've made the house rules clear. Why don't they follow them?If so, you 'll want to join in for this class on setting appropriate expectations and raising the bar for our kids! Feel frustrated? This is the perfect place for you to learn with other adoptive parents.
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Fireside Chat: Nurture vs. Nature: An Honest Conversation with Two Adoptees
August 27th
8:30 -9:30 PM EST
Anna Bernacki and Abigail Davis will unpack the complexities of nurture versus nature through real-life stories, lived experiences, and honest reflections. After the discussion, we’ll open the floor for an “Ask Us Anything” Q&A, where you can submit the questions you’ve always wanted to ask about adoption and what it’s truly like to grow up as an adoptee.
Additional Free Resources
Discover our curated list of 8 heartfelt and inspiring children’s books that beautifully explore the theme of adoption. These carefully selected stories are perfect for sparking meaningful conversations and celebrating the diverse journeys of your family and of belonging. Whether you’re an adoptive parent, educator, or simply looking for books that promote understanding and love, this list is a must-have!
For transracial and international adoptees especially, there can be a wide range of meanings and reactions tied to learning about, experiencing, and being immersed in content and processes associated with cultures of origin, including Lunar New Year. The following suggestions are meant to support adoptive parents and adoptees holistically alongside your family’s unique backgrounds, needs, access to resources, and multi-layered relationships to the lived experience of relinquishment, foster care, and adoption.
Written by Cam Lee Small of Redeemed Therapy and Transracial Adoptee.
Holidays can be an emotional time for many adoptees. We want you to be prepared and ready to support them as they may experience heightened emotions during this month. Download our free guide to supporting adoptees through the holidays.
Download our free resource on understanding cultural competency and integrating it into your home!
Cultural competency is the ability to understand, appreciate, and interact with people from cultures different from your own. It involves recognizing and respecting cultural differences, being open to learning about other cultures, and applying this understanding in meaningful and respectful ways. In adoption, cultural competency is especially important, as it means acknowledging and honoring a child's birth culture and actively integrating it into their daily life.
Discover practical, forward-thinking strategies to foster a strong sense of belonging and self-confidence in your child. Our quick-read guide, “3 Ways to Support Your Child’s Racial Identity Development in 2025,” shares essential tips and real-life insights for adoptive parents looking to celebrate and nurture their child’s unique background.
Adoption can be a beautiful journey, but it is also complicated. As adoptees, we carry a mix of emotions that don’t always make sense, even to us. This guide is meant to give you a glimpse into our world, helping you understand what’s going on inside our hearts and minds. It’s not about having all the answers—it’s about being there for us as we navigate this unique path. To truly connect with your child and create a space for a deeper, more meaningful bond to develop, it’s important to listen, learn, and understand things from our perspective. - Anna Bernacki
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