Fostering Change Podcast | Episode 262 | Marcy Bursac

As we close out National Adoption Awareness Month, Fostering Change honors the advocates, parents, and changemakers who work tirelessly to ensure that every child in foster care finds a permanent, loving family.

This week, host Rob Scheer welcomes back Marcy Bursac—nationally recognized adoption advocate, author, and adoptive mom. After adopting siblings from foster care, Marcy founded The Forgotten Adoption Option, created free resources used by more than 12,000 prospective adoptive parents, and launched a national reading program to normalize adoption conversations in classrooms.

Her newest book, It’s Okay to Talk About Adoption, encourages open, honest conversations—because when we talk about adoption, we help waiting children find their families faster.

In this episode, Rob and Marcy explore:

Why conversations matter: Over 100,000 children in U.S. foster care are waiting for adoption—and far too few adults know that adoption from foster care is often free. Awareness can literally change lives.
The Forgotten Adoption Option: How Marcy’s nonprofit is breaking down barriers and guiding families through the adoption process with clarity and compassion.
Her new book

“We need to give people permission to talk about adoption—without fear, without stigma, and without shame.”

Marcy’s message is simple yet powerful: Every time someone starts a conversation about adoption, a waiting child or sibling group moves one step closer to a permanent family.

Book Release Update:

It’s Okay to Talk About Adoption is now available in audiobook and eBook formats.

Paperback pre-orders are open until January 15, 2026, with shipping beginning January 16.

Purchase the eBook:

Kindle

BookBaby

Audiobook available on: Apple Books, Google Play, Chirp, eStories, Hoopla, OverDrive, Everand

Learn more about Marcy Bursac and The Forgotten Adoption Option:

Website: www.forgottenadoptionoption.org

Facebook: Marcy Bursac | The Forgotten Adoption Option

Instagram: @marcybursac | @forgottenadoptionoption

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