Adoption Acronyms

Feeling lost in the alphabet soup of adoption? In this episode, Heather and Kim decode the most common acronyms used in the adoption world—from ICPC and TPR to PRE, AP, and even PPC. You’ll laugh, learn, and leave feeling more confident about what those mysterious letters actually mean. Plus, we share a few made-up acronyms that perfectly describe the emotional rollercoaster of adoption. What You'll Learn: What ICPC is—and why it keeps you stuck in the hotel longer than expected The respectful way to refer to an expectant or placing parent What Pregnancy-Related Expenses (PRE) really cover Helpful terms to know when baby is born and in care Fun, fictional acronyms that adoption families will totally relate to! Play along during the episode or use this bingo card as a fun way to learn adoption terms! Mark off each acronym as you hear or recognize it. (Click on the image to download a copy)