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The Forgotten Adoption Option Podcast

Marcy Bursac

Booking Overview

This is an interview-led show about foster-care adoption, featuring adoptive parents, adoptees, former foster youth, and professionals or allies from child welfare, schools, and workplaces. Agencies can credibly pitch people with relevant lived experience or practical expertise in adoption, foster-care systems, and adoption-supportive institutions; booking is likely low for well-matched candidates and does not appear to require major public prominence.

Metrics

Episodes: 95

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 900 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

marcy@forgottenadoptionoption.org

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Host

Marcy Bursac - Adoptive mother, author, and foster-care adoption advocate.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Relevant lived experience with foster-care adoption or practical expertise in child welfare, education, or workplace adoption support.
Required Achievements:  

Recent Guest Discussions

Toni Jordan - Her Experience, First-family Perspectives, And Recovery And Redemption.

Melissa Otero - Strategic Sharing About Foster-care Adoption, Speaking Up, And Protecting Others’ Stories.

Laura Adams - How Schools Can Support Students From Adoptive, Foster, And Kinship Families.

Heather McDow - Adoption-friendly Workplace Benefits And Their Impact On A Family's Adoption Journey.

Kacie Alexander - Adoption-friendly Workplace Benefits And Their Impact On A Family's Adoption Journey.

Recent Topics

Family, Adoption, Foster Care, Child Welfare, Adoptive Parenting

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Forgotten Adoption Option Podcast
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how to speak up and advocate where you are

October 20, 2026

You don't need a degree, title, or position of authority to advocate for change!In this bonus episode, I'm joined by Ella Bat-Ami, a young woman who aged out of foster care and went on to advocate for a Foster Youth Bill of Rights in Tennessee.Ella shares how she found mentors, brought her ideas before state lawmakers, and used her lived experience to speak up for others. We also talk about how adults can support young people in finding their voices and how anyone can begin advocating...

what it’s like for your biological child to be adopted by another family through the foster care system

October 06, 2026

I’ve wanted to have this conversation for a very long time. In this episode, I’m joined by Toni Jordan, the first biological parent to share her story on The Forgotten Adoption Option Podcast. Toni shares what it was like for her child to enter foster care and ultimately be adopted by another family, what she wishes adoptive families understood about first families, and a powerful story of recovery and redemption. This is a perspective that belongs in the foster care adoption conversation, an...

how to share your foster care adoption story in your community

September 15, 2026

Our stories and experiences can change the way people understand foster care adoption, but knowing what to say, what not to say, and how to say it can feel intimidating. In this episode, I’m joined by Melissa Otero, National Campaign Director at AdoptUSKids, to talk about strategic sharing, overcoming the fear of speaking up, protecting the parts of a story that aren’t ours to tell, and how any of us can use our voice to help others better understand foster care adoption and take action.Menti...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Forgotten Adoption Option Podcast?

The Forgotten Adoption Option Podcast is hosted by Marcy Bursac. Its publicly listed email is marcy@forgottenadoptionoption.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Forgotten Adoption Option Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The Forgotten Adoption Option Podcast: marcy@forgottenadoptionoption.org.

How many listeners does The Forgotten Adoption Option Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Forgotten Adoption Option Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Forgotten Adoption Option Podcast?

The Forgotten Adoption Option Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Relevant lived experience with foster-care adoption or practical expertise in child welfare, education, or workplace adoption support. Recent guests include Toni Jordan, Melissa Otero, and Laura Adams.

How hard is it to get booked on The Forgotten Adoption Option Podcast?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Forgotten Adoption Option Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Family, Adoption, Foster Care, Child Welfare, and Adoptive Parenting. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

marcy@forgottenadoptionoption.org

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