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Hey there! I’m Marcy.

I’m a social entrepreneur, and with your support—through donations or product sales—I’m able to create resources and coach families interested in adopting children through the foster care system.

Here, you can donate, grab the books I’ve written to guide you through foster care adoption, or even let me mentor you in becoming a self-published author. Every purchase goes straight into supporting The Forgotten Adoption Option’s mission of helping adults with a desire to adopt successfully navigate the foster care adoption journey.

Donate

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Help every child find a forever family by supporting The Forgotten Adoption Option App, sending a book bundle to a family, or providing one-on-one coaching and support.

adoption symbol necklace

Gold adoption symbol necklace inside a teal box, with printed card explaining the symbol's meaning representing adoptee, birth, and adoptive parents.

A thoughtful gift for adoptive moms, adopted family members, and friends who have a heart for adoption.

SElf-Publishing course

Illustration of a white heart with radiating lines on a pink background with the text "How to Write the Book in Your Heart"

This course is perfect for anyone with a story in their heart but unsure of the next steps. Over 10 modules you’ll have the guidance and tools you need to bring your book to life!

the forgotten adoption option

Book cover of 'The Forgotten Adoption Option: A Self-Reflection and How-To Guide for Pursuing Foster Care Adoption' by Marcy Bursac, blue background with white text.

This guide helps you evaluate your own heart and simplifies the process of foster care adoption so you can help a child who is hoping you will find them.

Are you a Forever Family?

Illustrated book cover with diverse family of five, titled "Are You a Forever Family?" by Marcy Bursac, illustrated by Mallory Cheatham. Background is orange.

Dive into the pages of this inspiring tale and enjoy cheerful pictures that celebrate what it means to be an adoptive family.

What to know when you
adopt through Foster Care

Book cover of 'What to Know When You Adopt Through Foster Care' by Marcy Bursac, featuring a quote at the top and a subtitle 'Real Life Stories and Practical Tips.' Text colors include light blue and brown on a white background.

This essential guide offers real, anonymous stories on 45 key topics that practical tips for a successful journey.