Erica Jourdan
Adoption and foster care coach for parents and families
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $135 an hour |
|---|---|
| Works with | Parents |
| Credentials | Master of Social Work (MSW); Bachelor of Arts in Psychology; NTI (National Adoption Competency Training); Program Development / Social Services Management Certification; Training in Motivational Interviewing; Training in T.B.R.I. |
Erica Jourdan is an adoption coach and parent coach who helps individuals and families who want to adopt or foster. She has over two decades of professional experience in foster care and private adoption systems. She holds an MSW and a BA in Psychology. She is also an adoptive parent of three children. She supports clients from deciding if adoption is right, through finding an agency and assessing matches, to life after placement.
What Erica helps with
Erica helps people who are thinking about adoption or foster parenting and want clarity and confidence in their choices. She supports them at each stage of the process.
- Deciding whether adoption is right for you
- Finding an adoption agency
- Assessing potential matches
- Support after placement
- Navigating foster care and private adoption systems
- Stress while building a career or reaching education goals alongside becoming a parent
- Loss and exhaustion after infertility
Who Erica works with
Erica works with families and individuals who want support with adopting or becoming foster parents. Some are balancing a career, school, or relationship challenges while they plan to become parents. Some come after struggling with infertility.
Background and qualifications
Erica has over two decades of professional experience helping individuals and families through both foster care and private adoption systems. She holds a Master of Social Work and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Her training includes National Adoption Competency Training (NTI), a Program Development and Social Services Management certification, Motivational Interviewing, and T.B.R.I. She is also the adoptive parent of three children, so she brings lived experience to her work.
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The CoachVouch take
Erica combines over two decades of social work experience in adoption and foster care with her own experience as an adoptive parent.
Best for people considering adoption or foster parenting who want guidance from the first decision through placement and beyond.
Common questions
How much does Erica Jourdan charge?
Coaching with Erica runs $90 to $135 an hour. Message Erica from this page for an exact quote.
What does Erica Jourdan help with?
Erica Jourdan helps with deciding whether adoption is right for you, finding an adoption agency, assessing potential matches and support after placement.
Is Erica Jourdan certified?
Erica Jourdan lists: Master of Social Work (MSW); Bachelor of Arts in Psychology; NTI (National Adoption Competency Training); Program Development / Social Services Management Certification; Training in Motivational Interviewing; Training in T.B.R.I..
At what stage can I start working with Erica Jourdan?
Erica supports clients from the point of deciding whether adoption is right for them. She also helps with finding an agency, assessing matches, and life after placement.
How do I contact Erica Jourdan?
Send Erica a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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