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Expertise
I am a mom to four children, two of whom came home through adoption. I can answer questions regarding attachment issues, adoption disruption, and older child adoption. We have been through a great deal of counseling and I have read many books on attachment plus attended attachment seminars. We are also (as of 2012) a foster/adopt family so I will be able to help with questions pertaining to foster care, too.
Experience in the area
Personal experience with attachment disorders such as RAD and ODD, also experience with issues such as autism, undisclosed special needs, adoption disruption and dissolution. We also have adopted both domestically and internationally and plan on adopting one more time.
Organizations
Big Brothers/Big Sisters Delta Sigma Pi Fraternity Kappa Delta Sorority
Publications
Parents Magazine, Angelos
Education/Credentials
B.S. Human Resource Management and Criminology, Florida Southern College 1992
Awards and Honors
Golden Key National Honor Society
What do you like about this subject?
I'm a huge fan of adoption and am always happy to help others with adoption-related questions or info.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desiree | 05/26/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much! |
| April | 12/28/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Julie
2012-03-12 adoption:
Mike, Good Morning! Okay, wow...that is great news if he is not listed as the birth father. What you would need to do is just obtain permission from your ex-girlfriend to adopt her and then consult
2012-03-11 adoption:
Hi Mike, It's wonderful to hear from a guy who steps up to care and love a child that is not his own. Thank you for doing what you are doing!! Legally, your girlfriend would have to agree to let
2012-01-24 I have got a problem and was wondering if you can help me;):
Hi Eberto, I would accept her as your cousin. If she wants to find her biological family, I know she would probably love your help in her search but I would not push her. It is a decision she would
2011-12-08 fathers rights:
Hi Leticia, Honestly, I am not familiar at all with Mexico's adoption regulations. In the USA, the father has every right to the child if the mom wants to just walk away. The longer she is gone, he
2011-04-28 Cousin Adopting Cousin:
Hello, Thanks for writing. This is a really tricky question as there are two states involved which means you would need to abide by adoption laws between NY and VA. Some states require you to be at
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