Kathleen Reinhardt, MSW

Ms. Reinhardt graduated with her Bachelor’s in Social Work degree from Oral Roberts University in 1998. In 2003, she received her Master’s in Social Work Degree from the University of Oklahoma at Tulsa.

Ms. Reinhardt is an adoptee who conducted a successful search/reunion with her own birth family in 1991.  She previously served as the Secretary of Adoption Triad of Oklahoma and briefly co-facilitated a support group for adoptees in the early 90’s.

Ms. Reinhardt has spent the past 13 years studying adoption issues. She currently works as an Adoption Specialist for the Department of Human Services, SWIFT Adoption Services and is a member of several adoption panels.

Samantha Franklin, MHR

Ms. Franklin graduated with a B.S. in psychology/sociology in 1990 from Southern Nazarene University.  In 2002, she earned her Master of Human Relations degree from the University of Oklahoma at Tulsa.  She worked for DHS and DRS as a social worker for 12 years, and is also a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, and certified foster parent through the Bair Foundation.

Ms. Franklin is an adoptee and has been in reunion with her birth family since 1990.  She has studied adoption issues and is also working with Oklahoman's for Open Records and Adoption Honesty, Inc. to help educate the public about adoption-related issues.

ADOPTEES OK! 

 A support group for adult adoptees.

Call 918-760-1836

e-mail AdopteesOK@groups.msn.com

Website: http://groups.msn.com/adopteesok/

Why a Support Group for Adoptees?

Being an adoptee is a life long process. Often adoptees feel different than their peers. Even growing up in the best of adoptive homes, an adoptee can feel a void.

 Life experiences such as leaving home, marriage, birth of a child, or the death of an adoptive parent can bring these emotions to the surface.

 Finding a professional skilled in adoption issues isn’t easy. Most therapists and counselors learn about adoption issues due to personal interest. The actual subject of adoption is rarely broached in the courses that are covered in most Universities.

Often adoptees reach out for help only to be told their issues aren’t really related to being adopted. This group is an alternative. A safe place where you can talk openly with those who have walked the walk.

 Our paths are never the same, but the experiences along the journey are often very familiar….