Episode 169: Talking Adoption with an Adoption Attorney

Summary: Welcome back to the Fostering Voices podcast with Kim and Brian! In celebration of Adoption Awareness Month this November, join us for a special episode dedicated to all things adoption. Our guest, Ed Johnson, a revered local attorney deeply embedded in foster and adoption circles, brings a wealth of experience to the discussion. In this insightful episode, Ed shares his years of knowledge, shedding light on crucial aspects of the adoption journey. If you're on the path to adoption in Arizona, don't miss the opportunity to connect with Ed—his contact information will be in the resource notes. As advocates for informed parenting, we emphasize the importance of understanding the unique spaces of loss associated with adoption. Education is key, and the more you empower yourself with knowledge, the better equipped you'll be to support your children, present or future. We hope today's conversation sparks valuable insights and encourages ongoing discussions about adoption. Tune in for a heartfelt exploration of this meaningful journey. Resource Links: Ed Johnson - [email protected], 480-209-2847  Families Considering Foster Care and Adoption The Primal Wound by Nancy Newton Verrier Connect with us! Email: [email protected] Facebook: @FosteringVoicesPodcast Instagram: @FosteringVoices Web: www.fosterarizona.org Chapters: 00:03 - Intro 00:53 - Welcome! 01:42 - Ed's Story and Work 02:25 - Having a Voice in the Court System 03:53 - Ed's Experience with Adoption 05:39 - Kids Need to be Remembered 06:09 - Appreciating RAD 07:54 - The Joy and Reality of Adoption 10:12 - FIrst Hand Experience with Trauma 12:18 - Relating to One Another 12:46 - Support Leads to Successful Adoptions 15:56 - Resilience Leads to Successful Adoptions 17:51 - Those who Stick Around 18:54 - It's a Family Affair 19:25 - Who's Your Favorite Child? 20:24 - Other People's Perceptions 23:08 - To Foster or To Adopt? 27:03 - Talking about Severence 28:24 - Talking about Cost 30:24 - Subsidies for Fostering 35:23 - The Practical Support of Subsidy 36:56 - The Courtroom Process 40:03 - After the Courtroom is Over 42:08 - The 30-dollar Staple 44:29 - Freedom After Adoption 46:39 - Extended Family 47:35 - The Takeaway 48:59 - Resources 51:01 - Connect with Us! 51:24 - Thank you!