Melisa Russell – United For Adoption

Birth Parents

Fred M. Riley Foundation Graduate Christina

January 21, 2021December 1, 2021 Melisa Russell 0 Comments

My name is Christina I am a 21-year-old birth mom who placed my daughter in the spring of 2017. I

Waiting Children

Joseph

December 12, 2020 Melisa Russell 0 Comments

Joseph Age 16 / Grade 10 Hobbies and Interests: Dogs, Stranger Things, the military Get to know more about Joseph! This

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Vivian

December 12, 2020 Melisa Russell 0 Comments

Vivian Age 17 / Grade 11 Hobbies and Interests: Dancing, makeup, playing soccer Vivian is a high-spirited teen who is a

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McKenna

October 30, 2020 Melisa Russell 0 Comments

McKenna Age 13 / Grade 8 Hobbies and Interests: Arts & crafts, swimming, dancing Creative, active, and sweet, meet McKenna! Spending

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Dorian

October 30, 2020October 30, 2020 Melisa Russell 0 Comments

Dorian Age 14 / Grade 8 Hobbies and Interests: Swimming, dancing, elevators Get to know more about the polite and curious

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Being outside brings joy to this bilingual teen. If the clouds are out, the sweet Angelly likes to color and read. Watching television is one of her favorite downtime activities. She does great in the company of peers and adults.

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Braxton

July 22, 2020July 22, 2020 Melisa Russell 0 Comments

Braxton is social, easy to get along with, and hasn’t encountered a magazine that didn’t interest him. He adores music and can be found singing along when the mood strikes. Those who know him best brag about his positive attitude and happy demeanor.

Counseling

Screening Questions for a Adoption Competent Therapist

July 17, 2020October 19, 2021 Melisa Russell 0 Comments adoption, adoption education, adoption is love, adoption rocks, adoption support, adoption therapy, adoption trauma, adoptive parents, before placement, before you adopt, birth mom, birth mother, birth parents, expectant mom, expectant parents, hoping to adopt, transracial adoptee, transracial adoption

Here are questions to ask and red flags to look for when screening and therapist or counselor.

Adoptees Education

Adoptee Trauma, Depression & Anxiety

We asked adoptees if they have had depression, anxiety, or trauma associated with adoption and also what has helped them and this is what they said.

Education

Adoption Trauma

July 17, 2020 Melisa Russell 0 Comments adoption, adoption education, adoption is love, adoption rocks, adoption support, adoption therapy, adoption trauma, adoptive parents, before placement, before you adopt, birth mom, birth mother, birth parents, expectant mom, expectant parents, hoping to adopt, transracial adoptee, transracial adoption

Adoption is traumatic for those who live it in different ways. We asked those that live it what it feels and looks like and this is what they said.

Birth Parents Education

Are you considering an adoption plan?

Are you considering an adoption plan? We asked birth mothers what advice they had for you and this is what they said.

Birth Parents Education

Topics to Learn About Before You Adopt

July 17, 2020December 1, 2021 Melisa Russell 0 Comments adoption, adoption education, adoption is love, adoption rocks, adoption support, adoption therapy, adoption trauma, adoptive parents, before placement, before you adopt, birth mom, birth mother, birth parents, expectant mom, expectant parents, hoping to adopt, transracial adoptee, transracial adoption

Here are some great topics to learn about before you adopt (or after if you you haven’t yet!)

Adoptive Parents Education

Are you hoping to adopt?

Here is some great advice for those hoping to adopt from those that live it.

Waiting Families

July 17, 2020October 18, 2021 Melisa Russell 0 Comments adoption, adoption is love, adoption rocks, adoption support, adoption therapy, adoption trauma, adoptive parents, birth mom, birth mother, birth parents, hoping to adopt, transracial adoptee, transracial adoption, waiting to adopt

There are many families who are hoping to adopt. You can check out some amazing ones on our sponsor sites. Click read more for the links!

Waiting Children

Kyden

March 23, 2020July 22, 2020 Melisa Russell 0 Comments

You probably haven’t met a superhero fan quite like Kyden! This fella who adores superheroes loves playing with action figures

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Kila

March 23, 2020March 23, 2020 Melisa Russell 0 Comments

Age 15 / Grade 9 Hobbies and Interests: Writing, Drawing, Crocheting Kila is a talkative girl who enjoys visiting with

Counseling

Adoption Competent Therapy

March 6, 2020July 17, 2020 Melisa Russell 0 Comments

If you or someone you love are struggling with the challenges normative to adoption or experiencing additional difficulties, therapists specializing in adoption work are available to offer needed support.

Counseling

United for Adoption Advocates for Adoption Competent Therapy

March 2, 2020March 2, 2020 Melisa Russell 0 Comments

If you or someone you love are struggling with the challenges normative to adoption or experiencing additional difficulties, therapists specializing

Infertility

Infertility Resources

March 2, 2020March 2, 2020 Melisa Russell 0 Comments

United for Adoption has identified local and national infertility resources ready to help. If you or someone you know is

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Taylor

January 3, 2020 Melisa Russell 0 Comments

Age 16 / Grade 10 Hobbies and Interests: Enjoys shopping and loves clothing A perfect day for Tasia, who likes

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Tommy

January 3, 2020 Melisa Russell 0 Comments

Age 14 / Grade 8 Hobbies and Interests: Football, riding bikes, skateboarding Tommy is a caring youth who has so

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Xander

December 10, 2019December 10, 2019 Melisa Russell 0 Comments

Age 15 / Grade 9 Hobbies and Interests: Reading, ninjas, playing outside While some might refer to Xander’s number one

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Marina

December 10, 2019December 10, 2019 Melisa Russell 0 Comments

Age 17 / Grade 12 Hobbies and Interests: Dancing, reading Marina is an outgoing and friendly teen! Dancing and reading

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Celest

November 8, 2019November 8, 2019 Melisa Russell 0 Comments

Lilly is described as a happy baby who eats and sleeps well, adores attention, and is very social! Currently, she is a big fan of toys that make noise

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Makenzi

November 8, 2019March 23, 2020 Melisa Russell 0 Comments

Lilly is described as a happy baby who eats and sleeps well, adores attention, and is very social! Currently, she is a big fan of toys that make noise

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