Maris’s years in the field, and as a parent, allow her to comprehensively deal with many different topics within the niche markets that make up today’s child welfare. She can offer a day of training/consulting that may bring agency staff to a different level of understanding of her favorite “umbrella” topic: The Invisible Realities of Successful Adoption. An evening with foster parents may help them decide whether adoption is the right path for them, for the children already in their homes. A keynote address at many different types of conferences can start a conference off with energy and ideas – or provide a lunch topic of value.

Maris is known for her high energy level, her passion for her topics, and her informal and humorous style. She is comfortable and well-received doing training in person or by webinar. She is also able to counsel birth-families considering adoption and struggling with their choices. For social services agencies, she is able to provide consultation to help hone their adoption services. As a motivational speaker, she has successfully reached out to child welfare staff, families, parent groups, and more. She is also a consummate problem-solver. Feel free to reach out and talk to her about your organization’s specific needs.

To hear more about what Maris does, please listen to her interview on The Moth Radio Hour.