Every Story is Unique

As an adult transracial adoptee, I understand that every story is unique. Reunification, foster care, and adoption stories are multi-layered. Each story deserves specific support to meet those needs. I have worked with each of the specific parties below, as well as have my lived experience as an adoptee.

Adoptees

Adoptee voices are often overlooked, yet it is the most important voice in the story. Each adoptee's journey is different and should be respected. If you are an adult adoptee looking for support, resources, community, I would love to connect as a fellow adoptee.

Biological and Kinship Families

Biological and kinship families are the most underrepresented party in foster care and adoption systems, yet they are the most important after the child and youths. Your voice and representation matter and should have an equal seat at the table. Whether you are struggling to access resources or need support, I am here to help you work towards reunification.

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Foster Care

Foster Care is a temporary home for children in need. Choosing to become a foster parent means loving a child with whom you may have to say goodbye. Foster parents' first role is to provide a safe and loving home for a child or children in need. As much as is possible, foster parents should be champions of reunification. However, opening your home to children from different backgrounds that have experienced trauma is complex. Foster parents require a unique approach to support and understanding. Whether you are looking for support, advocacy, struggling to access resources, or any myriad of other needs, I want to help support you on this journey.

Adoption

Adoption is saying yes to being a forever caring adult to a child or youth. Adoption is not about getting a child but giving a child a loving family. However, love is not enough when it comes to adoption. Adoption means building inclusive, trauma-informed homes that encourage and celebrates adoptees' stories and give them a voice in their experiences. If you are an adoptive family, I offer support, resources, and training.

Churches

Churches have a long history of being involved in foster care and adoption.

What does it mean to provide spaces of holistic and trauma-informed care to the children and youth our families are bringing into our spaces of worship? Are our churches inclusive and safe spaces?

If you are looking to reflect on, assess, and build spaces of belonging within your churches, I would love to help you.