Businesses/Organizations

Adoption Awareness Trainings: For businesses and orgs that are working to support their employees' mental and emotional well-being. Providing a supportive and knowledgeable workplace environment can reduce employee stress and burnout, leading to higher productivity and retention. Katie’s training sessions are designed to equip staff with the knowledge and practical tools to understand and support those who are adopted and those who are considering adoption as a way to grow their family. Katie offers in-person and virtual trainings. Topics covered include:

• The adult adoptee experience;

• Inclusive/respectful adoption language;

• Creating adoption-aware policies;

• The process of adoption

Consulting: Katie’s consulting services are designed to help businesses create a supportive and inclusive environment for employees on their adoption journey. She provides Human Resources departments with comprehensive guidance on the legal adoption process, ensuring they understand the unpredictable nature of this path and how to best support their employees through it. This proactive approach helps your organization offer the necessary time and resources for employees to bond with their new family members while preventing professional penalties.

Katie works directly with faculty and staff to establish student and employee affinity groups that create space to connect, share experiences, and build a strong sense of belonging.

Already have affinity groups in place? Age-appropriate activities, curated resources, and engaging discussion topics can be provided to support the ongoing success of your community.

For over a decade, Katie has facilitated support groups and various speaking panels. Katie enjoys creating a space where people feel comfortable sharing and connecting. She is skilled at making sure conversations flow well and that the atmosphere is relaxed and engaging. Katie has experience facilitating groups and panels both virtually and in-person.

Schools

Adoption Awareness Trainings: Too many schools and colleges, who want to be welcoming spaces for all, are not aware of the unique challenges that adoptees and their families face. Katie’s training sessions are designed to equip faculty and staff with the knowledge and practical tools to understand and support children and adults impacted by adoption or foster care. Katie offers in-person and virtual trainings. Topics covered include:

• The lifelong adoptee experience;

• Inclusive/respectful adoption language;

• Creating adoption-aware policies;

• Adoption friendly school projects

Consulting: Katie’s services include comprehensive assessments of existing programs, curriculum review to ensure inclusivity and sensitivity around family structures, and the development of tailored strategies for fostering a positive and understanding school culture.