Adopting Older Children Podcast by Stephanie Bosco-Ruggiero, PhD

Episodes 6

Avg. Duration 28m

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Since Aug 2025

Latest Episode Dec 2025

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About This Podcast

In this podcast, Dr. Bosco-Ruggiero shares expert information about adopting an older child including working with an agency, the adoption process, potential behavioral issues, and more. Dr. Bosco-Ruggiero is the co-author of Adopting Older Children: A Practical Guide to Adopting and Parenting Children Over Age Four. She holds a PhD in social work from Fordham University and has taught sociology and social work courses at several colleges and universities. She is a consultant and freelancer and has worked with a variety of clients including nonprofits, research organizations, and students.

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Recent Episodes

Group Guest Interview on Creating a Family Podcast

Dec 08, 2025 1h 1m

Dr. Stephanie Bosco-Ruggiero and Victor Groza, co-authors of the book Adopting Older Children: A Practical Guide to Adopting and Parenting Children Over Age Four, are interviewed on Dawn Davenport's…

Adoption/Foster Guide Part 3: Working With Agencies

Oct 23, 2025 17m

In this third and last episode of the 3-part series on adopting or fostering older children, I go over choosing an agency, preparing for adoption (a course program, home study, etc), and resources to…

Guest on Dr. Grocher's Thinking Outside the Box Podcast

Sep 30, 2025 35m

This is my guest appearance on Thinking Outside the Box, a podcast hosted by my PhD program colleague, Dr. Kimberly Grocher. We discuss opportunities for academics outside academia, how to build a…

Adoption/Foster Care Guide Part 2: What to Consider For the Matching Process

Sep 17, 2025 15m

In this second episode of my 3-part adoption/foster care guide, I go over some factors that foster parents should consider in the matching process. This includes culture, ethnicity/race, and special…

Adoption/Foster Care Guide Part 1: Why Should Parents Choose an Older Child?

Sep 03, 2025 14m

Why should you adopt or foster an older child? Learn why in this episode, where I discuss the reasons, benefits, and eligibility criteria. Aside from saving costs, you'll change a struggling youth's…

Welcome to the Adopting Older Children Podcast

Aug 23, 2025 1m Trailer

Welcome to my podcast! This podcast will cover everything from working with an agency, learning about the children and their needs, preparing your home and family for your adopted child, and much…