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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Attorney Felita Cornog.

An adoption attorney and foster care advocate.

Felita Cornog shares her personal journey from a traumatic childhood—losing her mother to domestic violence and her father to incarceration—to becoming a passionate advocate for children in foster care. She discusses the differences between adoption and foster care, the emotional toll of her work, and how others can support children in the system even if they don’t become foster parents themselves.

🧭 Interview Outline 1. Introduction
Felita shares that her passion for law began in her teens but she pursued it in her 30s after becoming a mother and homemaker.

2. Personal Backstory
Felicia’s mother died from domestic violence; her father went to prison.
She and her brother were raised by extended family, avoiding the foster system.
This inspired her to help children who aren’t as fortunate.

Quote: “I wanted to turn that story of pain into my passion.”

3. Understanding Foster Care vs. Adoption
Foster Care: Temporary placement with the goal of reunification.
Adoption: Permanent legal relationship.
Children may be placed in foster homes or group homes.

Quote: “The goal of foster care is always reunification first.”

4. Stereotypes and Realities
Many children in foster care are not abused but neglected or orphaned.
Misconceptions about emotional instability are common.

Quote: “That’s one of the biggest myths—that all children in foster care have emotional problems.”

5. Emotional Impact of the Work
Finalizing adoptions is joyful but bittersweet, especially when siblings are separated.
Felita handles all types of adoptions except international.

Quote: “Adoptions are one of the few times people leave a law office happy.”

6. Support for Foster Parents
Foster parents receive stipends and Medicaid support.
Services include mental health, respite care, and caseworker assistance.

7. How to Help Without Fostering
Volunteer with CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates).
Donate to private foster care agencies.
Use platforms to raise awareness.

8. Adoption Process & Requirements
Must be 21+ years old.
Can be single or married.
Must pass background checks, home evaluations, and physicals.

Quote: “We’re not just going to give a child to anyone who raises their hand.”

9. National Adoption Month
Celebrated in November, inspired by Dave Thomas (Wendy’s founder).
Aims to raise awareness for children in foster care needing adoption.

10. Closing
Felita shares her contact info:

📞 Phone: (404) 298-7373
🌐 Website: www.cornoglaw.com

Quote: “Keep leading with your gifts. Keep winning.”

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

 

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Attorney Felita Cornog.
An adoption attorney and foster care advocate.
Felita Cornog shares her personal journey from a traumatic childhood&mdash;losing her mother to domestic violence and her father to incarceration&mdash;to becoming a passionate advocate for children in foster care. She discusses the differences between adoption and foster care, the emotional toll of her work, and how others can support children in the system even if they don&rsquo;t become foster parents themselves.
<hr>
🧭 Interview Outline 1. Introduction
<ul>
<li>Felita shares that her passion for law began in her teens but she pursued it in her 30s after becoming a mother and homemaker.</li>
</ul>
2. Personal Backstory
<ul>
<li>Felicia&rsquo;s mother died from domestic violence; her father went to prison.</li>
<li>She and her brother were raised by extended family, avoiding the foster system.</li>
<li>This inspired her to help children who aren&rsquo;t as fortunate.</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
Quote: &ldquo;I wanted to turn that story of pain into my passion.&rdquo;
</blockquote>
<hr>
3. Understanding Foster Care vs. Adoption
<ul>
<li>Foster Care: Temporary placement with the goal of reunification.</li>
<li>Adoption: Permanent legal relationship.</li>
<li>Children may be placed in foster homes or group homes.</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
Quote: &ldquo;The goal of foster care is always reunification first.&rdquo;
</blockquote>
<hr>
4. Stereotypes and Realities
<ul>
<li>Many children in foster care are not abused but neglected or orphaned.</li>
<li>Misconceptions about emotional instability are common.</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
Quote: &ldquo;That&rsquo;s one of the biggest myths&mdash;that all children in foster care have emotional problems.&rdquo;
</blockquote>
<hr>
5. Emotional Impact of the Work
<ul>
<li>Finalizing adoptions is joyful but bittersweet, especially when siblings are separated.</li>
<li>Felita handles all types of adoptions except international.</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
Quote: &ldquo;Adoptions are one of the few times people leave a law office happy.&rdquo;
</blockquote>
<hr>
6. Support for Foster Parents
<ul>
<li>Foster parents receive stipends and Medicaid support.</li>
<li>Services include mental health, respite care, and caseworker assistance.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
7. How to Help Without Fostering
<ul>
<li>Volunteer with CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates).</li>
<li>Donate to private foster care agencies.</li>
<li>Use platforms to raise awareness.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
8. Adoption Process &amp; Requirements
<ul>
<li>Must be 21+ years old.</li>
<li>Can be single or married.</li>
<li>Must pass background checks, home evaluations, and physicals.</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
Quote: &ldquo;We&rsquo;re not just going to give a child to anyone who raises their hand.&rdquo;
</blockquote>
<hr>
9. National Adoption Month
<ul>
<li>Celebrated in November, inspired by Dave Thomas (Wendy&rsquo;s founder).</li>
<li>Aims to raise awareness for children in foster care needing adoption.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
10. Closing
<ul>
<li>Felita shares her contact info:
<ul>
<li>📞 Phone: (404) 298-7373</li>
<li>🌐 Website: www.cornoglaw.com</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
Quote: &ldquo;Keep leading with your gifts. Keep winning.&rdquo;
</blockquote>
<hr>
#SHMS #STRAW #BEST
&nbsp;
Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success.
Business Podcast
Entrepreneurship
Small Business
Business Growth
Financial Literacy
Wealth Building
Black Entrepreneurs
Minority Business
Leadership
Executive Leadership
Business Funding
Marketing Strategies
Personal Development
Startup Advice
Sales Training
CEO Interviews
Founder Stories
Professional Development
Economic Empowerment
Business Success
Networking
Brand Building
Innovation
How to start a business
Small business funding
Entrepreneur success stories
Business leadership podcast
Wealth building strategies
Black entrepreneur podcast
Minority business development
Marketing for small businesses
Business growth strategies
Startup funding opportunities
Executive leadership training
Financial literacy education
Success mindset podcast

Money Making Conversations Master Class is more than a podcast. It's a front-row seat to the ideas, experiences, and breakthrough moments that inspire success. Hosted by Rushion McDonald, each episode features influential entrepreneurs, business leaders, celebrities, influencers, and nonprofit changemakers sharing the lessons, strategies, and mindset shifts that helped them turn ambition into achievement. The show empowers dreamers, doers, and leaders to think bigger, move smarter, and take action on their goals. As Rushion McDonald often says, "Stop reading other people's success stories and start planning your own."

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Tune in, get inspired, and start writing your own success story, one conversation at a time.
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Family First: Felita discusses the differences between adoption and foster care, the emotional toll of her work.

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