Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 3, Episode 223; "Not Alone" Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Both men and eomen can be victims of domestic violence. The U.S. Office on Violence Against Women defines domestic violence as "a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain power and control ove…

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 3, Ep 222; Birth Mother Common Concerns Facing an unplanned pregnancy can elicit a myriad of emotions. Adoption is a beautiful choice but you may have some concerns about the process. Listen and learn all about these concerns and how we can help. Remember that its normal to have concerns about any decision yo…

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 3, Ep 221; Adoption News and Updates News Matters- On June 15, 2023, the Supreme Court upheld the circuit court's conclusion that Congress' power to legislate Indian affairs is well-established and broad; therefore, the ICWA “is consistent with Congress' power under Article I of the Constitution.” Update Matt…

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 3, Episode 220; Growing Up Adopted Listen to Co-Host Kelly Rourke-Scarry as she discusses what it was like to grow up as an adoptee in the 1970s and 1980s. Learn about the differences between then and now, how these changes are for the better and why it was so important for the changes to occur. Learn more ab…

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Episode 3-219 Substance Use During Pregnancy Some pregnant women use drugs during their pregnancy. Drug exposure prenatally in adoption situations may cause concern and anxiety for hopeful adoptive parents. Learning more will help us understand and be able to make well-informed decisions. Every year, at least once o…

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 3, Episode 218; A Difficult First Step Building Arizona Families and AZ Pregnancy Help is an Adoption Agency in Arizona. We are an adoption center where we help build families. When pregnat women contact us and want to make an adoption plan, we understand that the first meeting can be a very emotional step. S…

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 3, Episode 217; Facts About Adoption Join us as we explore facts about adoption you may not know! Learn more about adoption.Birth Mother Matters in Adoption

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 3, Ep 215; Adult Adoptions with Logan Scarry In honor of National Adoption Month, today we will hear from our Co-Host, Kelly Rourke-Scarry as she and her adopted son, Logan Scarry discuss adult adoption. Kelly adopted Logan at 19 years old, this year. Logan discusses what it means to be adopted as an adult an…

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 3, Ep 216; 7 Adoption Issues In 1982 there was an article “Seven Core Issues inAdoption” by Sharon Kaplan Roszia and Deborah Silverstein in which 7 issues were brought to light. Listen and learn about 7 potenital issues that may arise in an adoption situtation. These 7 issues are not exclusive to adoption but…

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 3, Episode 214; National Adoption Awareness Month 2022 National Adoption Month is an initiative of the Children's Bureau. The National Adoption Awareness Month brings awareness to those lives who have been impacted by adoption and who assist in the facilitation of the adoption process. Throughout the month of…

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 3, Episode 213: The Benefits & Challenges of Open Adoption Listen & Learn about the benefits and challenges of open adoption. Open adoption can be defined within parameters of open lines or line of communication. Learn about how the past has shaped the current state of adoptions and why open adoption can be s…

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption S3, Ep 212; Adoption Does Not Make You Pregnant There is a myth that if you want to become pregnant begin the adoption process. Listen. Learn. Love.Birth Mother Matters in Adoption

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption S3, Ep 211; When Your Heart Tells You Its Time Learn about when the time is right to begin the adoption reunification process, what it looks like and how to begin. Listen and Learn all about adoption reunification.Birth Mother Matters in Adoption

Birth Mother Matters Adoption Season 3, Ep210; The Wait is Over, We're Back With Updates We are back and excited to get back to all things "adoption." Join us as we discuss the lates happenings in the adoption world- so many new things to talk about! We will be dicussing topics such as the latest happenings in adoption, Safe Haven, abortion and so …

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 3, Ep209: Roe v. Wade Overturned The U.S. Supreme Court on 6/24/2022 overturned its landmark decision Roe v. Wade that had previously secured the federal right to obtain an abortion. The Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade and leaves the practice of abortion in the states' hands. "The Constitution does not co…

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Episode 3-208 The Supreme Court Leak The leak of a draft U.S. Supreme Court decision that would strike down Roe v. Wade signals the Court is poised to reverse the landmark 1973 case that guaranteed the constitutional right to abortion. Learn how this landmark case may affect adoptions. Listen. Learn. Love.…

Birth Mother Matter Adoption Podcast S3, Ep207: First Conversation With a Birth Mother Learn about the first phone call with a birth mother. Learn about what to talk about and how to prepare. Adoption Matters. Live. Learn. Love.Birth Mother Matters in Adoption

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Podcast Season 3, Episode 206: Combatting the Adoption Naysayers Learn about the importance of adoption awareness and how important it is to have knowledge and education to promote truth. All members of society and your social ciricle may share the same beliefs you have about adoption. Its not important for everyone…

Birth Mother Matters Adoption Podcast S3, Ep205: A Very Special Family Jen, Joe, Tina and Samson join us for this episode of Birth Mother Matters in Adoption to discuss their open adoption. Listen to how they have developed a an open adoption relationship with one another that transcends the "normal" open adoption- listen to why they chose this rel…

Birth Mother Matters Adoption Podcast S3, Ep204: Abortion Law Updates In the U.S. 2021 has been a year full of change, especially in the Abortion World. Across the United States, many individual states have amended their laws and many are in the process of continuing to amend them. The wait for the Supreme Court ruling on what could lead to overtur…

Birth Mother Matters Adoption Podcast S3, Ep203: Abortion Laws Around the World 2021 has been a year of many changes in the abortion world. Today we explore the differences in abortion laws across the world and and how they may or may not impact the laws here in the United States. Listen to the vast differences between country, how some countries' …

Birth Mother Matters In Adoption Podcast S3, Ep202: A Christmas Message From our families to yours, Merry Christmas.Birth Mother Matters in Adoption

Birth Mother Matters In Adoption Podcast S3, Ep201: Being Thankful in All Things Reunification in adoption doesn't always work out the way we think. Finding ways to be thankful. Learn about adoption reunifcation when it doesn't work out the way we think it will.Birth Mother Matters in Adoption

Birth Mother Matters Podcast S2, Ep200: November is National Adoption Month November is National Adoption Month! Learn how you can suport all members of the adoption triad. Also, learn how and why the holidays may be difficult for and how you can help! Keep on learning about all things adoption!Birth Mother Matters in Adoption

Birth Mother Matters Podcast S2, Ep 199: People's Fascination With Adoption Learn about the reasons society is fascinated with adoption, what the most commonly asked questions are and why it is an issue.Birth Mother Matters in Adoption

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Podcast Season 2, Episode 198: 20 Reasons Why Women Choose Adoption There are a multitude of reasons that birth mothers choose adoption. Here are twenty of the reasons... Too young- teen momNot ready to be a parentIn financial distressDesire for baby to have the best life possibleStruggling with addictionPregnancy i…

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Podcast S2, Episode 197: The Adoption Influence What influences society's view of adoption and how does that influence adoptive families? Adoption isn’t taboo, and we need to celebrate it, just like you would the news of a pregnancy. Share in the joy! Maybe plan a “Sip & See” after the adoption is finalized? Remembe…

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption 2:196: Spreading the Love of Adoption Spreading the Love of Adoption, raising adoption awareness- what you can do to make an impact on elevating the understanding, acceptance and choice of adoption. Giving adoption a voice. Listen. Learn. Love.Birth Mother Matters in Adoption

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Podcast 2:195: Following Up on Topics Follow-up on previous topics previously discussed: online adoptive profiles, Fund raising, abortion news, separation anxiety, holiday giving. Listen. Learn. Love.Birth Mother Matters in Adoption

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Podcast 2:194 Separation & Anxiety For Adoptees Sparation Anxiety can be a common issue among adoptees. Adoptees may experience separation & anxiety during their lifetime. Adoptees may find comfort in knowing that they are not alone, goodbyes can be very difficult. Loved ones can gather an understanding adoptee sepa…

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 2; Episode 193: Against Medical Advice Sometimes in an adoption situation, Birth Mothers do not stay for the medically advised duration after they deliver their baby. Listen and learn why this happens. Adoptive families need to learn and prepare for what may/may not happen when its time for Labor and Delivery…

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Ep 2-192: Birth Mothers Show Their Strength Listen to Birth Mothers as their share their adoption stories. Listen as they talk about what their experience was really like. Listen. Learn. Love.Birth Mother Matters in Adoption

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Podcast Ep 2-110: Everything Is Bigger in Texas, Even their Hearts Gather the latest abortion news on what is happening in Texas. Texas is leading the country in the implementation of their new abortion laws. Listen now.Birth Mother Matters in Adoption

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Episode 2-190 Gaining a New Perspective on Adoption and Abortion (With Kelly's Brother Michael) Listen to the perspective of a biological sibling view's on abortion; listen to how the perspective can change when education and experience come into play. Listen. Learn. Love.…

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Episode Season 2-189 Adoption from a Biological Sibling's Perspective Michael, Co-Host Kelly Rourke-Scarry's biological brother joins our podcast today to discuss adoption, his perspective and what it looks and feels like from a sibling perspective. Michael is the youngest biological brother of Kelly Rourke-Scarry a…

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Podcast Season 2;188: Coming in From the Outside Our guest on today's podcast is Building Arizona Families' Receptionist: Maura. She began working for Building Arizona Families and the Donna K. Evans Foundation two years ago. In the past two years, Maura has learned a lot about adoption, after coming to us with no r…

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Podcast Season 2;187: Adoption Misconceptions Listen & Learn about common misconceptions regarding making an adoption plan, birth fathers and living expenses. Learn about the factors, reasoning and legal implications of adoption misconceptions. Be part of the solution in educating society about adoption misconceptio…

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Podcast Season 2;186: ICPC with Lisa Simpson The Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) explained by our guest, Attorney Lisa Simpson. Learn all about what happens in the adoption process when adopting out of state. Learn about why ICPC exisits, how it protects children and families and what you need…

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Podcast, Season 2, Episode 185: Lexi- She Chose Adoption To Break the Cycle Lexi is a young lady who chose adoption for her newborn son to provide him with the life she wanted him to have and break the generation life cycles. Listen to our courageous guest discuss her adoption experience and explain why adoption was…

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Ep 2-184: Coming From Guatemala;David's Adoption Journey, Part 2 of 2 We are so excited to bring you Part 2 of 2, David was adopted from the Country of Guatemala. Listen to his adoption story and his perspective on adoption. David, our guest talks about his life; growing up adopted. His insight and his story bring a…

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Ep 2-183: Coming From Guatemala;David's Adoption Journey Today on our podcast, our guest was adopted from the Country of Guatemala. Listen to his adoption story and his perspective on adoption. David, our guest talks about his life; growing up adopted. His insight and his story bring a strong feeling of belonging, a…

Birth Mother Matters Adopt. Ep 2-182: The McConnell's; An Amazing Adoption Story Listen with us to the heartwarming and ever so inspriring story of the McConnells' adoption that we stumblked across on the web. Learn why we think stories like this matter so much and how they can impact the way we view adoption, our own viewpoionts and more! Listen. …

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 2, Episode 181: Adoption Profiles in Social Media An adoption family profile is a book that the adoptive family creates for the birth parents so that they can get to see who you are, what you are all about and what kind of a family that you are. A traditional family profile book may include: a letter to the b…

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Ep 2-180: Updates on Birthmother Scams Domestic, newborn adoptions are very popular amongst adoption choices. One of the main concerns when beginning an adoption journey, as an adoptive family- is the possibility of being scammed by a birth mother. Scamming is the "black eye" of adoption. Learn about the latest birt…

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 2, Episode 179- Will Someone Want to Adopt My Baby If... When adoptive families come into our program, they fill out a preference sheet, very similar to a preference sheet that you, as a birth mother will fill out. In the adoptive families’ preference sheet they will select if they will accept substance expos…

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Episode 2-178 Adoptive Families' Expectations Where to start- when you are an adoptive family setting expectations for your adoption journey is important. Learn what realistic expectations are when beginning an adoption journey. Learn where to gather information and which resources will help guide you to the most im…

Birthmother Matters Adoption in Season 2 Episode #177: What is a TPR w/ Attorney Lisa Simpson Attorney Lisa Simpson Joins our podcast for this episode, explaining TPR is the abbreviation of “termination of parental rights.” This is one of the steps in the adoption process and This termination occurs when a parent has chosen to place their baby for …

Birth Mother Matters Adoption Season 2 Ep.176: Summer's Here Its sumemrtime here in Arizona and that means the temperature is very hot. Pregnant women that are homeless are at a higher risk of danger due to the heat than many other indivudals. Additionally, learn how Father's Day, Mother's Day and the Back to School Season may impact a family that …

Birth Mother Matters Adoption Season 2 Ep.175: A Look At The Home Study Process Angie Penrose joins us on todays podcast to discuss the latest updates and time frames on Adoption Home Studies in Arizona. Listen to Angie as she gives the nuts and bolts of Arizona Adoption Home Studies and the impact of Covid-19 on the process and learn what you can …

Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 2 Ep.174: Family Choices Adoptive families will encounter the adoption step pf developing their adoption family preferences. Adoptive families need to look at what the best match for their family will be. Additionally, adoptive families need to understand what factors; internal and external may factor into th…