Episodes: 95
Frequency: Irregular
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: USA
Instagram: 900 followers
Publicly listed emails
marcy@forgottenadoptionoption.org
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Marcy Bursac - Adoptive mother, author, and foster-care adoption advocate.
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.
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...
Fostering Conversations with Utah Foster Care · Low booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners
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The publicly listed email for The Forgotten Adoption Option Podcast: marcy@forgottenadoptionoption.org.
Podseeker estimates The Forgotten Adoption Option Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
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.
Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.
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.
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