In this episode of the Hey, Am I Adopted? podcast, hosts Gene and Emily Trowbridge discuss Emily and her husband David's journey into adoption. They explore the foster to adopt program they are entering, the personal motivations behind their decision, and the unique challenges and considerations that come with adopting older children. The conversation also touches on generational adoption stories within their family, the importance of family support, and the financial aspects of the adoption process. Throughout the discussion, they emphasize the emotional journey of adoption and the hope of creating a loving family for children in need.

• Emily and David are starting the adoption process in Utah.
• They are pursuing a foster to adopt program.
• Emily has always wanted to adopt older children.
• The foster situation allows for adjustment time.
• 50% of kids in foster care are not reunified with their families.
• Adoption can be a way to heal both the child and the parent.
• The process requires legal marriage and background checks.
• Family support is crucial in the adoption journey.
• Adoption can be financially burdensome.
• There is no perfect timing for starting a family through adoption.