Consultation and Education
Consultation and Education
Routes to Adoption
Routes to Adoption
Whether you are just starting to explore alternative routes to parenthood or you are ready to move forward to becoming a parent. My extensive knowledge of adoption will help you find the the right path
- Learn the about Open Domestic Adoption, International Adoption, Fost/Adopt, Stepparent, and Relative Adoption
- Gain a better understanding of the process of adoption including the costs, timelines, and and timelines
- Gain an understanding of openness in adoption

Individualized Education
Individualized Education
Information is key!
I strongly believe that education and information will provide you with a sound foundation as you move forward. Topics include
- Open Adoption
- Transracial Adoption
- Building Relationships in the matching process and post adoption
- Substance Use in Pregnancy
- Mental Health Issues
- Preparing for the Birth
- Outreach
- How to talk to your child about his or her adoption
- Preparing siblings for a new adoption
- and more...
- Tailored consultations to meet your needs

Match Consultation
Match Consultation
When presented with a lead by your adoption professional, allow me to assist you with:
- Evaluating all of information to help you determine if it will be a good fit for you
- Determining the next steps
- Risk Assessment (substance use, mental health, and medical issues)
- Separating fears and concerns about parenting from elements of the match
- As there is often little time to evaluate all the information, I have appointments or phone/telehealth consultations available with short notice

Post Adoption Consultation
Post Adoption Consultation
- Managing the time post placement
- Talking to your child about their adoption
- Navigating the ongoing open adoption relationship
- Understanding developmental stages of children of adoption
- Navigating a second adoption
LGBTQ Families
LGBTQ Families
- Determining the best route to parenthood
- Gain information to navigate the process
- Learn ways to develop a supportive community

Single Parent Adoption
Single Parent Adoption
- Process your thoughts of becoming the sole parent to your child
- Determine the best route to parenthood
- Learn ways to develop a supportive community


