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EPISODE · Dec 16, 2025 · 1H 18M

Honest Adoption: Ethical Practice, Connection, and Hope with Donna Pope

from All Things Foster: A place for Coffee, Connection, and Community · host Matt Darrah: Executive Director Panhandle Orphan Care Network

In this episode of All Things Foster, Matthew Darrah and Donna Pope discuss the complexities of foster care and adoption, emphasizing the importance of community support, compassion for birth moms, and the challenges faced by adoptive families. They explore the emotional toll of adoption, the philosophy of self-determination for birth moms, and the need for informed consent in the adoption process. The conversation highlights the generational struggles within foster care and the importance of finding purpose in pain, ultimately advocating for a more compassionate approach to understanding the experiences of all involved in the adoption journey.https://www.panhandleorphan.org/Sponsor:Amarillo National Bankhttps://www.anb.com/

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