In this episode, Courtney and Brian interview Marcy Bursac, founder of the Forgotten Adoption Option, about her experience with foster care adoption. Marcy shares her personal journey of adopting two siblings from foster care and the challenges she faced along the way. She also discusses the need for more awareness and support for foster care adoption and how she started the Forgotten Adoption Option to provide resources and guidance to prospective adoptive parents. The conversation highlights the importance of intentionality, perseverance, and the power of sharing personal experiences to inspire and educate others. The conversation also explores the barriers and challenges of adopting through foster care.

Marcy Bursac shares her perspective on the universal barriers that adoptive parents may face, including fear, stigma, and difficulties with the system. She emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and addressing personal wounds before embarking on the adoption journey. The conversation also highlights the two main categories of children in foster care: those with the goal of reunification and those waiting for adoption. Marcy encourages prospective adoptive parents to remember their why and be open to where the need is. The episode concludes with a discussion on the importance of getting licensed and being ready to help when the opportunity arises.

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