Breaking Barriers with Single Dads in Adoption featuring Dan Miller and Ben Greenberg

In this episode of The Adoption Roadmap Podcast, host Rebecca Gruenspan explores the unique journeys of two single fathers, Dan Miller and Ben Greenberg. The episode dives into their motivations, experiences with adoption agencies, and the joys and challenges they faced along the way. Ben and Dan offer valuable advice for single men considering adoption, including the importance of being realistic about challenges, building a strong support network, and preparing for the unique needs of adopted children, especially those from different cultural backgrounds. Join Rebecca as she sheds light on one of the lesser discussed topics in the adoption world and learn from two extraordinary guests on this week’s episode of the Adoption Roadmap Podcast. 
Important Links mentioned in Today's Episode
⁠Adoption Center for Family Building⁠ 
⁠Bellefaire Child Service Agency⁠ 
⁠Natalie Bauman - Episode of The Adoption Roadmap⁠
⁠Jill Sadowski - JCB Director of Intake⁠
⁠Karen Schneider - Adoption Attourney⁠
⁠Marilyn Malkin - Adoption Psychologist⁠ 
Limiar International (Brazilian Agency) 
⁠⁠RG Adoption Consulting⁠⁠⁠ 
⁠⁠⁠The Adoption Roadmap⁠
Chapters
05:24 - Deciding to Become a Single Dad
16:12 - Reactions from Friends and Family
25:44 - Sharing the Adoption Journey with the Child
30:43 - The Process of Adopting as a Single Dad
37:50 - Talking to the Child About Adoption
40:39 - Introduction and Openness to Transracial Adoption
57:19 - Navigating Microaggressions and Responding with Kindness
01:00:39 - Building a Supportive Network for Single Parenting
01:09:13 - Parenting with Empathy and Patience
01:15:25 - The Transformative Power of Adoption
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