4. How to Give Grace

One of the most important things a family can share with an adopted teen is understanding and compassion. In short: grace. In this episode, we explore Amber and Kimberly’s story of adoption from foster care. Then we hear from Debbie Riley, an expert in adoption support, who’ll help us get a deeper understanding of how families can acknowledge loss, address trauma, and grow together. Expert:  Debbie Riley, CEO, and co-founder of The Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E) Host: April DinwoodieNavigating Adoption: Presented by AdoptUSKids is brought to you by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families and the Ad Council. The series is produced by Wordsworth & Booth. Episode transcripts are available at AdoptUSKids.org/podcast.For more information about adopting a teen from foster care, please visit AdoptUSKids.org.