Consultation and Education
Consultation and Education
​My approach is supportive, personalized and realistic. I recognize that talking about adoption honestly and authentically is not always possible with our friends or family.
I believe that with support, informatio​n, and realistic expectations, your adoption journey will be a positive and meaningful experience.
​My approach is supportive, personalized and realistic. I recognize that talking about adoption honestly and authentically is not always possible with our friends or family.
I believe that with support, informatio​n, and realistic expectations, your adoption journey will be a positive and meaningful experience.

Routes to Adop​tion
Routes to Adop​tion
Whether you are just starting to explore alternative routes to parenthood or you are ready to move forward to becoming a parent. My extensive knowledge of adoption will help you find the the right path
- Learn the about Open Domestic Adoption, International Adoption, Fost/Adopt, Stepparent, and Relative Adoption
- Gain a better understanding of the process of adoption including the costs, timelines, and and timelines
- Gain an understanding of openness in adoption

Individualized Edu cation
Individualized Edu cation
Information is key!
I strongly believe that education and information will provide you with a sound foundation as you move forward. Topics include
- Open Adoption
- Transracial Adoption
- Building Relationships in the matching process and post adoption
- Substance Use in Pregnancy
- Mental Health Issues
- Preparing for the Birth
- Outreach
- How to talk to your child about his or her adoption
- Preparing siblings for a new adoption
- and more...
- Tailored consultations to meet your needs

Match Consultation
Match Consultation
When presented with a lead by your adoption professional, allow me to assist you with:
- Evaluating all of information to help you determine if it will be a good fit for you
- Determining the next steps
- Risk Assessment (substance use, mental health, and medical issues)
- Separating fears and concerns about parenting from elements of the match
- As there is often little time to evaluate all the information, I have appointments or phone/telehealth consultations available with short notice

Post Adoption Consultation
Post Adoption Consultation
- Managing the time post placement
- Talking to your child about their adoption
- Navigating the ongoing open adoption relationship
- Understanding developmental stages of children of adoption
- Navigating a second adoption

LGBTQ Families
LGBTQ Families
- Determining the best route to parenthood
- Gain information to navigate the process
- Learn ways to develop a supportive community

Single Parent Adoption
Single Parent Adoption
- Process your thoughts of becoming the sole parent to your child
- Determine the best route to parenthood
- Learn ways to develop a supportive community




SERVING SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA AND BEYOND
SERVING SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA AND BEYOND
801 Portola Drive, Suite 203, San Francisco, CA 94127 415.871.7902 Nina.LCSW@gmail.com or Nina@NinaAndersonLCSW.com