Beth Figuls is a Baby Scoop Era California adoptee.  California is nortoriously difficult to obtain original documents from. Please join us as we talk about how Beth obtained her identifying information. 

California adoption laws: Adoption Records (ca.gov)

ICWA:Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) | Indian Affairs (bia.gov)

Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA): Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) | Indian Affairs

ALMA: As far as I can ascertain, this organization no longer exists. Perhaps it does under another name? Please let me know if you know. 

The opinions of the host and their guests are just that, opinions. The host is not a lawyer.