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Rhonda Overacker - Adoption Specialist, LBSW
Hi! My name is Rhonda Overacker and I am an Adoption Specialist at American Adoptions. I graduated from Arizona State University in 1998 with a Degree in Social Work and I have my BSW license. My primary role here at the agency is to be an advocate for birth parents. An unplanned pregnancy can be incredibly difficult and I am thankful for the women I work with who allow me to walk with them through such a personal experience. I have a great deal of respect for birth parents and I consider it an honor to be a part of their lives. My family is the most important thing in my life and I cannot think of a better job than helping others create their families. I look forward to working with you.
E-MAIL:rhonda_o@americanadoptions.com
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Lizzie Linderer - Adoption Specialist, LMSW
Hi there. My name is Lizzie Linderer and I am an Adoption Specialist at American Adoptions. I graduated from The University of Kansas with a Bachelors and Masters in Social Work. I also maintain an LMSW in the state of Kansas. I work directly with birth parents in creating their own, unique adoption plan and also provide emotional support to them during this incredibly difficult time. I feel privileged and honored to be a part of the adoption process. I cannot wait to work with you!
E-MAIL:lizzie@americanadoptions.com
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Kathie Hoffmann - Adoption Specialist, LBSW
Hi! My name is Kathie Hoffmann and I am an Adoption Specialist here at the agency. I have my Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Kansas State University and maintain my Social Work license in the state of Kansas. My primary role is to work with birth parents here at the agency as they develop their unique adoption plan. I provide support and education to birth parents who are faced with a very difficult decision. I have a great deal of respect for the birth parents that I work with and thank them for allowing me to be a part of such a personal experience. I am honored to be involved in this truly amazing process in which new families are created everyday!
E-MAIL:kathie.h@americanadoptions.com
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Lissa Beckland - Adoption Specialist, LBSW
Hello! My name is Lissa Beckland and I am an Adoption Specialist at American Adoptions. I graduated from the University of Iowa with degrees in Social Work and Psychology. I am currently a Licensed Social Worker in the State of Kansas. My primary role is to help women create an individualized birth plan that meets all of their needs and wants. I provide support and education to birth parents as they make a very important decision. Every adoption follows a unique path and it is an honor to be part of the journey. I look forward to meeting you!
E-MAIL:lissa.b@americanadoptions.com
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Melissa Waid - Adoption Specialist, LMSW
Hello! My name is Melissa Waid and I am an Adoption Specialist here at American Adoptions. I received my Bachelor’s of Social Work from Creighton University and went on to complete my Master’s of Social Work at UMKC. I have enjoyed working in different areas of the social work field, and feel truly blessed to have the opportunity to work with such amazing women and families through the adoption process. My main role is to provide information and support to birth parents as we create an adoption plan that is perfectly tailored for each woman. I hope to hear from you soon!
E-MAIL:melissa.w@americanadoptions.com
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Susan Meyers - Adoption Specialist, LPC
Hello. My name is Susan Meyers and I am an adoption specialist at American Adoptions. In 1997 and 1999, I graduated from Fort Hays State University with degrees in Sociology and Counseling. I’m also licensed by the State of Kansas as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). As an adoption specialist, my role is to assist women, who are faced with an unplanned pregnancy, through the adoption process. Through adoption education and emotional support, birthparents can tailor an adoption plan to meet the needs of their own particular situation. Adoption is truly a selfless experience. I have respect and compassion for women who make this choice. I look forward to meeting and working with you.
E-MAIL:susan.m@americanadoptions.com
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Michelle Downard - Birth Parent Peer Support / Birth Mother
My name is Michelle Downard and I am a birth mother who is working here at American Adoptions. My primary focus is peer support for all those birth mothers that we are working with who need to know that they are not alone and that someone else understands how they feel. I placed my son for adoption in Feb of 1998. He is the love of my life and I know that it is because of adoption and his wonderful adoptive family that he has had all of the opportunities and experiences that he has been blessed with.
E-MAIL:michellew@americanadoptions.com
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Mike Aguilar - Adoptive Family Coordinator
I truly believe that knowledge is power especially when it pertains to adopting, and helping couples complete their families to me is the most rewarding part of my job here at American Adoptions. My role with American adoptions is not only to provide information and support to potential adoptive families, but more importantly listen to our families and try to meet their needs. I never know what the next day will bring, every family that I talk to is unique in their own special way and it is not everyday that a person can help influence the outcome of another's life.
E-MAIL:Mike@americanadoptions.com
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Rebecca Krebs - Lead Home Study Coordinator
Hi! My name is Rebecca Krebs and I have worked here at American Adoptions since 2005. I obtained my bachelors degree from Kansas State University in 2003 with a degree in Sociology and Criminology. I am one of the Adoptive Family Coordinators as well as the Home Study Coordinator here at American Adoptions. I assist families who are utilizing American Adoptions' home study services for their domestic or international adoption. I have the pleasure of explaining to families the different home study opportunities we have to offer them, as well as answering any questions they may have about the process. I also help, support and guide families throughout the entire activation process and help them complete all of the necessary paperwork. Adoption is very rewarding and I enjoy having the opportunity of talking to and guiding families through this important step. I look forward to speaking with you and helping you through your adoption journey!
E-MAIL:rebecca@americanadoptions.com
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Justin King - Adoptive Family Coordinator
As a member of our Adoptive Family Department I complete home study reviews for our families before activation. This entails reviewing all home studies done by agencies other than American Adoptions, to ensure their compliance with ICPC standards nationwide and collecting all of the family's supporting documentation for their file. I also coordinate all post placement supervisory visits with both American Adoptions social workers and outside agencies and make sure these are sent to the necessary parties before finalization. If you received a home study through an agency other than American Adoptions and have questions or have any questions about the post placement process, I'm your guy.
E-MAIL:justin@americanadoptions.com
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