Each year, the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption publishes its list of the 100 best adoption-friendly workplaces. Below is the full list.
Read moreApplying for a Passport for an Adopted Child
FAQ: When can I apply for a passport for my adopted child and what documents do I need to do so?
Read moreResource: Expecting 101. . . You're Adopting!
I’m so excited to share this new resource for prospective adoptive parents. A course designed specifically for adoptive parents to help you prepare for a newborn!
Read moreResources on the Adoption Tax Credit
Somehow, it’s already tax season again. Click here to find some helpful resources on the Adoption Tax Credit.
Read moreResources for Adoptive Parents
Parenting is already challenging. Parenting an adopted child adds another layer of complexity. That’s why it’s important to seek out help and support. Although I have only been doing it for a (relatively) short amount of time, I’ve discovered some helpful resources that I thought I would share.
Read moreScam Alert
I recently learned that someone impersonated me to scam hopeful adoptive parents out of money. I’m so upset by this and want to provide some basic tips so that this does not happen to anyone else.
Read moreTop 3 Tips for Prospective Adoptive Parents
I’m often asked for my top advice for people that are just beginning the adoption journey. Here are my top 3 tips for hopeful adoptive parents.
Read moreAdoption Myths Video
Even though most people have a connection to adoption in some way or another, there are still many myths surrounding adoption. Check out this great video created by Brave Love that dispels many of those myths.
Read moreLauren Bates Named a 2021 San Diego Super Lawyers Rising Star
For the fifth consecutive year, Lauren Bates has been named a San Diego Super Lawyers Rising Star. Lauren is honored to receive this recognition once again and to be listed alongside so many incredible attorneys in San Diego.
Read more