There are a lot of misconceptions out there about foster care and adoption.Whether it’s the idea that adoption is a backup plan for those struggling with infertility or the myth that biological parents don’t want or love their children, it’s time to replace these misconceptions with the truth.In this episode, Jordan talks with foster and adoptive mom Laura Hackney about the well-intentioned but misplaced ideas people often have about foster care and adoption.Tune into this candid conversation to learn:Why adoption shouldn’t be seen as an infertility treatment or a backup planWhy the idea that kids who are in foster care “aren’t wanted” or “aren’t loved” by their birth families is untrueThe importance of open relationships with birth familiesWell-intentioned but misplaced statements people often say about fostering or adopting and what to say insteadHow to hold space for both joy and grief in the adoption processThe importance of being the story holder for your foster or adoptive child and what that may look likeBooks and resources that can help you understand trauma responsesWant to dig deeper into this topic? Check out these resources mentioned in the episode:Instagram Accounts:Laura's IG: @thelauraaann@tinaa_bauerr@mccloudlife@torihopepetersenBooks:The Boy Who Was Raised As A DogThe Body Keeps the ScoreFoster the FamilyThe A to Z of TraumaThe Primal WoundCrunchi:Use THIS LINK for $10 off your first Crunchi order) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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