Private Consultations

I strongly encourage families to attend the group seminars, since I believe there is a huge benefit in connecting with other adoptive families, who are going through similar struggles and have similar questions. However, in some cases families find it difficult to attend classes due to scheduling or other issues.

For families who can not attend classes, a private consultation is available. I will meet with you individually, at the location of your choice, and review the materials that would normally be presented in the seminar. You will leave with the same handouts and certificate of completion that you would normally get during a class.

Private meetings typically run about 2 hours in length.

Fee for Private Consultation: $70/person (2 hour meeting)

Lori DuRussel, M.S., is an adoptive mom and has worked in the adoption field for 19 years. She was the Education and Outreach Coordinator for a child placement agency and designed the current curriculum to meet the Wisconsin State requirements. She believes that families come in all shapes and sizes, and she is excited to help new parents navigate the adoption maze. Lori has a master's degree in educational psychology (cognitive science), with a focus on adult education and learning.

Her main responsibility for the last 20 years has been as mom to her four children (two adopted internationally, two born into her family). By far this is the most challenging, sometimes frustrating, and gratifying job that she's ever held. She is honored to be able to share her experiences with new families through the parent education that she does.