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Fostering is filled with jargon. Terms upon terms of words upon words-- guardian ad litem is one of those terms that is thrown around all the time. But what does it actually mean? What does a guardian ad litem actually do or what are they supposed to …
Podcast S3: E4 | FAQ Shorts: What is a Guardian ad Litem?Read More
Our foster parent question of the week is: “How am I supposed to participate in an ISP and what should I do in an ISP?” Tune in to Attorney Sam McLure's answer. “As a foster parent, you are the voice. You spend 720 hours with your foster child in …
Podcast S3: E3 | FAQ Shorts: The ISP for Foster ParentsRead More
What happens after parental rights are terminated? Can adoption proceed? Can the parent appeal? Join COO Dakota Mills and Attorney Sam McLure as they address this issue, as well as setting up a subsidy agreement with DHR. Got a question for …
Podcast S3: E2 | FAQ Shorts: Appeal Window & Subsidy AgreementsRead More
In this series of short-form podcasts, Attorney Sam McLure brings answers to frequently asked questions from foster and adoptive parents. Please email any questions you have to marybeth@theadoptionfirm.com, and we may feature them in a future …
S3: E1 | FAQ Shorts: Timeline from Notice to Final HearingRead More
If you have ever wanted to get inside the mind of a foster child or abuse victim whom you love, we have the podcast for you. On the final episode of Season 3, we have the privilege of interviewing Kylee Chavers, our friend and client who was …
After decades of experience as parents, foster parents, and adoptive parents, Chris and Katie Sherrod have become partners in helping struggling parents who have lost custody of their children make the life changes needed, and gain the skills they …
Today Sam and Michele talk about the background of foster care and what it’s like for parents who adopt through foster care. Sam also dispels several myths surrounding the foster care system. Please subscribe and share if you like this …
Step-Parent adoption, or second-parent adoption is trending upward. Today Sam and Michele talk about this encouraging trend. Step-parent adoption has many similarities to other types of adoption, but there are some unique nuances. Sam discusses what …
Today we are going to be talking to Bethany Garth, Executive Director of the First Choice Women's Medical Center in Montgomery, Alabama. First Choice’s mission is to reach abortion-vulnerable members of the community in the name of Christ to make …
Special Guest: Bethany Garth on Treating Birth Parents with Love and RespectRead More
