Foster adoption in Los Angeles County is, in a word, unpredictable. The process goes smoothly for some but for others it can be difficult, presenting political, legal and personal challenges that test patience and resolve. In his memoir A Family, Maybe: Two Dads, Two Babies, and the Court Cases that Brought Us Together, author Lane Igoudin chronicles the journey he and his husband, Jon, faced as they embarked on the rocky path to adopt two girls as a gay, interracial couple in the early 2000s. In this episode of SoCal Voices, Igoudin shares how the goal to become a family — while ultimately successful — was sometimes marked by pain and powerlessness, and he offers tips to prospective foster adoptive parents on how to successfully navigate a child welfare system that doesn’t always seem to operate in the best interests of the children it is designed to serve.ResourcesA Family, Maybe: Two Dads, Two Babies, and the Court Cases that Brought Us Togetherhttps://laneigoudin.com/Social media: @laneigoudin Enjoy the Show?Leave a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts or socalvoices.com. Get your SoCal Voices MerchShop our store today!Looking for your next adventure in SoCal? There’s lots to enjoy from San Diego to Ventura. Book with our affiliate partner, Viator.Follow SoCal Voices on Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn @socalvoicesFollow Host Angela Ross on LinkedInSupport SoCal VoicesThank you for listening! Support SoCal Voices Podcast. Your contributions help us continue to bring you quality content about living and thriving in Southern California. It’s easy! Just click this link: Support the show

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