If you love someone with a disability—or care about inclusive employment—you’ll love this episode. Dallas divorce attorney Jennifer Hargrave talks with Lauren Smith (Executive Director) and Kit Marshall (Administrative Coordinator) from Hugs Cafe about creating meaningful jobs, building confidence, and expanding from McKinney to Dallas.

What we cover:

Hugs’ 4 programs: Cafe, Greenhouse, Training Academy, Social Programs

“Job carving” and what personal success looks like for each team member

Training Academy: 120 hours, certifications, scholarships, and employer partners

How businesses can welcome neurodiverse and disabled talent—and why it works

Expansion news: new Dallas cafe and a forever headquarters

Licensing the Hugs curriculum across multiple states

Whether you’re navigating a family transition, considering collaborative divorce, or building a healthier workplace culture, this story will inspire you to lead with hope, understanding, grace, and success.

👉 Learn more about Hugs Cafe: https://hugscafe.org/
👉 Work with a compassionate Dallas divorce lawyer: https://hargravefamilylaw.com/
👉 Complimentary resources on peaceful divorce: https://hargravefamilylaw.com/how-to-divorce-without-destroying-your-family/

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How to Protect Your Child with Special Needs as They Become an Adult — Guardianship, SSI & Trust Planning in Texas

When your child with special needs approaches adulthood, preparation is key. In this episode of The Jennifer Hargrave Show, Dallas divorce attorney Jennifer Hargrave sits down with estate planning attorney Adrian Gray, founder of Grace Estate Law, to explain how parents can protect benefits, maintain decision-making authority, and plan for the future with confidence.

👉 You’ll learn:

When to begin guardianship and SSI planning (starting around age 16)

How to structure special-needs trusts to preserve Medicaid eligibility

What to know about child support and SSI in Texas divorce cases

Alternatives to guardianship and navigating probate court

Critical deadlines and pitfalls that can jeopardize your child’s care

Whether you live in Preston Hollow, Plano, or Frisco, this episode offers invaluable insight for Dallas-area parents preparing for the next chapter in their child’s life.

💡 At Hargrave Family Law, we help good people protect what matters most — their family’s future.

Learn more about Adriane Grace Here: https://www.gracelawoffice.com/

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