FIND YOUR FOREVER FAMILY THROUGH FOSTER CARE ADOPTION

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Start Your Family’s Adoption Journey With Confidence

I’m on a mission to empower and equip individuals and couples to take the path of Adoption through Foster Care. What’s holding you back, whether it’s fear, or simply not knowing which step to take next - is exactly why I’ve created the resources you will find throughout this site. I’m Marcy Bursac, adoptive mom of siblings and creator of The Forgotten Adoption Option, and now your guide and mentor for the journey ahead.

Through free coaching, Marcy has helped adults who felt overwhelmed, scared, and confused take action. Marcy has shown them how to address their own wounds, get on the same page as their significant other, and encourage them to keep going even when their social worker changes, their licensing agency loses all their paperwork, or they weren’t selected for a sibling group or individual child yet another time.

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Begin with clarity using my book, app and coaching options to make your path forward clear.

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Start learning and equipping yourself with everything you need to begin your journey.

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ADVOCATE and educate

Be their voice. Learn how you can advocate for children waiting to be adopted in the United States.

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When a child is stuck in foster care because they cannot return to their biological family, the odds are against them. It is such an unknown issue that 23,000 children age out of the foster care system every year. 20% become homeless the day they age out. Only 50% of children who age out have some sort of gainful employment by age 24. 1 in 5 are incarcerated between ages 17 and 21.

At any given moment

368,000 children
are living in the U.S. foster care system

Though they are eligible for adoption

60% of children awaiting adoption will wait more than 2 years for a forever family

There are families eager to adopt yet

18,000 youth age out of the foster care system a year without a forever family

According to a recent study commissioned by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, 37% of families say they have thought about adopting, but the process can be so confusing. Marcy makes everything about foster care adoption more approachable.

Did you know?

Many adoptive families don’t know that the cost for Foster Care Adoption can be much lower and the process much shorter than traditional adoption.

Foster Care Cost Comparison table

Marcy debunks the myth that adoption is expensive and helps adults see that foster care adoption isn’t a financial question but rather a heart question.

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Explore the books I wrote for people like you who have a heart to adopt. Dive into my personal experiences and other real stories that dispel misconceptions and empower you to navigate this often complicated process. These books are jam packed with practical guidance and actionable steps for the entire journey!

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STEP BY STEP GUIDANCE FOR YOUR ENTIRE foster care ADOPTION JOURNEY

You don’t have to do this alone. I’ve created an invaluable resource for people like you taking the step to consider adoption through foster care. You will be guided from beginning to end using The Forgotten Adoption Option App!

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To date, Marcy has taught 11,555+ future adoptive parents around the nation how to navigate the foster care adoption process.

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OVERCOMING THE 5 most COMMON FEARS ABOUT FOSTER CARE ADOPTION

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I’ve been where you are! Join me on my podcast as I interview people who have adopted, been adopted, or work in the child welfare system. Each season brings unique perspectives and practical advice.

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