Listed below are agencies, organizations, agencies, and sites that I am personally familiar with as a foster/adoptive parent, writer, or presenter. I can vouch for their quality, and I hope you’ll find them useful too.
Dave E. Thomas Foundation for Adoption
National public charity dedicated to finding forever families for kids in foster care.
Adoption.com
The country’s #1 adoptive site includes my guide for prospective parents on policies affecting public adoptions.
Family Equality
Nationwide advocacy for LGBTQ families offers a helpful “Paths to Parenthood” guide and a map of state laws.
The Impactful Parent
Podcast / app / YouTube channel on parenting. Includes my recent podcast on takeaways from foster adoptions.
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Federally-funded publications, research, and learning tools to support thriving children and families.
American Psychological Association
APA-selected and scientifically supported sites, programs, and books for helping parents raise their kids.
Also see some of my interviews and publications related to parenting.
On Great Dad Talks
Earlier this year, I had a great opportunity to be a guest on the fatherhood podcast “Great Dad Talks,” hosted by Paul Banas, parenting coach and publisher of Pregnancy Magazine. Our conversation…
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On SoCal Voices
Interviewed on SoCal Voices, an award-winning podcast focusing on regional stories and issues. It went live on Apple, IHeartRadio, Spotify, and also on Amazon Music (my first recording there). Episode description: Foster…
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Speaking about mindful parenting on Solo Shift
Lively conversation with parenting advocate and coach Wedeh Guar on her Solo Shift podcast, which “empowers 9-5 single moms to balance work, life, and purpose. . . with real solutions to thrive.”…
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