These sessions are perfect for people seeking advice in their professional capacities such as educators, counselors, therapists, social workers and more who would like to increase their adoption competency to better support the adoptees in their lives. They are also perfect for representatives of an organization to receive expert advice from our experienced staff members. 

Services for Adoption Professionals

Adoption Mosaic supports improving knowledge and education around adoption issues for businesses, professionals, and institutions. We provide services to assist in making the most educated and informed decisions when it comes to adoption. 

Keynotes, panels, and more

We also offer presentations, keynotes, and panels. Astrid, Shelise, and other members of our team and community may be available depending on the request.

Topics include:

  • Transracial, international adoption and identity
  • Racial identity development and adoption
  • The work we do at Adoption Mosaic
  • Many of the topics covered in our We the Experts: Adoptee Speaker Series
  • and more

We also lead workshops and activities at conferences, heritage camps, and more. This covers both youth activities and content for other age groups as well.

If you would like to request any of these services, please fill out our form here.

Business Consultations

This could include scenarios like:

  • Our team sits in on your training sessions and provides tailored feedback.
  • Develops in partnership improved staff training or post-adoption support curriculum, which could include a special package of recordings from our library of We the Experts: Adoptee Speaker Series event recordings.
  • Providing adoption-trauma competent training for employees of the business.
  • Identify areas for improvement, final goals, and strategies to incorporate those together.
  • Offering our professional opinions on curriculum, language, and materials.
  • Giving feedback based on our decades of experience on how to better build internal systems.
  • and more!

Similar to our other consultation services, after an initial 15 minute free meeting with Astrid you will begin our standard three session package. We provide an estimate for our services.

Professional Services Fees

Fees for professional trainings and consultations:

  • Hourly consultation fee = $200/hour
  • 1-2 hour training = $750
  • 3-4 hour training = $1500
  • 4 + hour training = $3000

Please note, fees do not include travel or lodging costs.

Beyond the two scenarios above, our rates vary due to the ways we work with you to tailor and customize our services to your requests. Please contact us for more information.

Hear from our community!

  • "Adoption Mosaic is a solid rock, in the midst of a sea of information [and] misinformation. When I want information, resources, and learning opportunities I can trust, I turn to Adoption Mosaic."

    ~Rachel Ginnochio, adoptive parent

  • "Astrid brought together my bio mom and me after I learned I was adopted for the first time at age 44... and was a wonderful successful reunion because of Astrid’s guidance. Cannot recommend her enough."

    ~ Debbie Earl, adoptee

  • "[Adoption Mosaic's] offerings are varied, thoughtful, provocative and powerful in the way they put adoptees first...We are relieved, as parents of young adult adoptees, to have found this resource."

    Sue Unkenholz, adoptive parent

  • "The way that Adoption Mosaic’s Team run ‘We The Experts’ creates an immensely safe space with healthy boundaries and a place to focus on the rich content... Being a panelist was a wonderful opportunity to share and be connected to other adoptees."

    Suzanne Bachner, adoptee

  • "Adoption Mosaic has been a huge support for us in navigating issues around transracial adoption and reunion with birth family. Adoption Mosaic helps me be a more compassionate parent."

    Karen Orth, adoptive parent

  • "I'm a Late Discovery Adoptee...I wish I had discovered Adoption Mosaic at the beginning of my journey. This is a stellar organization, headed by phenomenal people who care greatly, and offer a safe place to seek out unique paths towards healing."

    Carlyn Montes de Oca, adoptee