“Navigating the Journey of Gay Parenting and Foster Adoption” is the title of the 1-hour episode on which the seasoned podcaster Ron Rapaport interviews me on his “podcast of overcomers and of useful information to better our lives and mental spirit.”
In the episode notes, Ron writes: “Lane’s story is not only inspiring but also serves as a resource for those considering adoption, offering hope and guidance to prospective parents facing similar paths.”
Listen to the episode here.
Episode description:
“Navigating the Journey of Gay Parenting and Foster Adoption”
In this episode of It’s a Wrap with Wrap, Lane Igoudin shares his personal experience as a gay parent navigating the foster-to-adopt process, highlighting the challenges, legal battles, and heartwarming moments he and his husband faced while building their family. Lane talks candidly about his memoir A Family, Maybe, which documents his trials and triumphs of adopting kids from the largest foster care system in the United States. He also provides insights into the societal shifts regarding LGBTQ families and the evolving landscape of adoption laws.
Listeners will gain understanding about the foster adoption process, the importance of having realistic expectations, and the role community support plays in adopting children. Lane’s story is not only inspiring but also serves as a resource for those considering adoption, offering hope and guidance to prospective parents facing similar paths.
Lane Igoudin | Author, Professor, Dad 