Why Adoption Is Slowing Down (and What It Means for You)

In this episode, Rebecca Grunespan Summary explores the evolving landscape of adoption, highlighting significant trends such as the decline in infant adoptions, rising costs, changing family dynamics, and the increasing selectivity of expectant parents. It emphasizes the importance of openness in adoption, the role of technology, and the need for support systems for adoptive families. The discussion also addresses the significance of identity and truth in adoption, the differences between consultants and facilitators, and the influence of social media on the adoption process. Overall, it provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of adoption and its future direction.


Important Links
• RG Adoption Consulting → ⁠https://rgadoptionconsulting.com⁠
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• Solace Gift Boxes → AdoptSolace.com


Chapters
00:00 The Evolving Landscape of Adoption
00:56 Decline in Infant Adoptions
02:23 Understanding Adoption Costs
05:41 Changing Family Dynamics in Adoption
08:12 The Need for Diverse Families
09:53 Longer Wait Times and Selectivity
12:53 Expectant Parent Trends
16:33 The Importance of Openness
18:17 Technology's Role in Adoption
21:39 The Shift Towards Open Adoption
24:44 Navigating Identity and Truth
27:38 Consultants vs. Facilitators
29:01 The Power of Authenticity in Profiles
30:39 The Future of Adoption


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