All in the Office: Interventions

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This morning I walked into my office and I had a donation sitting on my desk.  Three cans of Enfamil Premium Infant. I moved the formula out of my way as I reached for the phone to return a client’s call.  … Continue reading →

Life-A-Thon Runner Tells All: Rita’s First Race, Her Skiing Marathon, and Her Most Embarrassing Running Moment

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I sat down with Rita to talk about her 3rd time doing ECFA’s Life-A-Thon. Only this year, she’ll be running the timed 5k, with rock-star style! So, Rita, what was your first race? The Zoo Run Run. It had the … Continue reading →

False Assumptions, Real Experiences

It’s painful for me to hear ideas about adoption that aren’t researched, ideas that are based on false assumptions. The idea that a child is “given up,” “unwanted,” or “uncared for” is so untrue when you compare it to what … Continue reading →

All in the Office: Foster Care Worker Jaida Celebrates Birth Parents

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Watching Birth Parents interact with their children feels so natural and unscripted. I love catching the family when they forget that anyone is watching. When they are just in the moment together, loving and celebrating what family is meant to … Continue reading →

All in the Office: What Do You Think About Birth Parents?

WE ASKED: What is it like to work with Birth Parents? “I have been surprised how painful and beautiful and deep it is for a Birth Parent to make an adoption plan. It takes a mature, unfathomable love to be … Continue reading →

All in the Office: Sarah’s Corner

“Suffering is everywhere. Don’t ever think it isn’t. So are miracles. Don’t ever think they aren’t.” I came across this quote about a month ago, and it has frequently crossed my mind since. Working in child welfare, it is impossible … Continue reading →