Olga Rafidi: Guiding Families Through Adoption with Compassion
That's why we're called loving choice, adoption and parenting program.
Imagine navigating the complexities of adoption with a trusted guide by your side. That's exactly what Olga Rafidi, the Adoption Supervisor at CommQuest Services, offers to families. In this episode of 'Hope Discovered', Olga opens up about her life journey and career, sharing the invaluable support she provides to both birth parents and adoptive families.
With years of experience as a licensed supervising counselor and certified adoption assessor, Olga helps match infants with prospective adoptive parents, ensuring a smooth and compassionate process for everyone involved. Olga explains how CommQuest Services acts as a custodial agency, stepping in when a birth mother decides to place her infant for adoption. This involves voluntary custody transfer and careful placement with adoptive families.
She highlights the importance of counseling birth parents, making sure they understand their rights and options throughout the process. Over the years, adoption practices have evolved, becoming more open and supportive. Olga discusses these changes and how they create a more comfortable environment for all parties. She emphasizes that while placing a child for adoption is never an easy decision, programs like Loving Choice Adoption and Parenting Program strive to make it as loving and supportive as possible.
If you're curious about the intricacies of adoption or know someone who might benefit from this episode, tune in to hear Olga's heartfelt insights. It's an eye-opening conversation that sheds light on the compassionate work being done to build families and provide hope.