S1E13: Adoption for Black SMCs Part 2  

Episode 13 August 17, 2024 00:33:17
S1E13: Adoption for Black SMCs Part 2   
Black Single Mothers by Choice (SMCs)
S1E13: Adoption for Black SMCs Part 2  

Aug 17 2024 | 00:33:17

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Hosted By

Aisha Jenkins

Show Notes

In this episode of the Black Single Mothers by Choice podcast, Aisha is joined by guest hosts Angela and Michelle for part two of their discussion on adoption. Explore the complexities and nuances of adopting as a Black SMC, from domestic infant adoption to international and kinship adoption. Delve into real-life experiences, the importance of building a supportive village, and gain crucial insights into the home study process. Don't miss out on these invaluable tips and heartfelt stories. Subscribe to the Black Single Mothers by Choice and Start to Finish Motherhood YouTube channels and IG pages, and join our mailing list!

 

00:00 Introduction to Black Single Mothers by Choice

00:51 Adoption as a Path for SMCs

02:41 International Adoption Insights

05:34 Challenges and Considerations in Adoption

10:20 Transracial and Kinship Adoptions

20:16 The Adoption Process and Home Study

29:42 Advice for Prospective Adoptive SMCs

32:30 Conclusion and Next Steps

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