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Adoption by Family Type: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Families
Many gay and lesbian families adopt children domestically as well as through intercountry adoption. In this section you will find information and resources regarding adoption by LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) families.
| Frequently Asked Questions From Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Prospective Foster and Adoptive Parents | |
| Series Title: | Factsheets for Families |
| Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
| Availability: | View Download (PDF - 281KB) Order (Free) - Add to Cart |
| Year Published: | 2011 - 5 pages |
| This factsheet answers questions that many prospective lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) parents ask. | |
LGBT Adoptive and Foster Parenting (PDF - 351 KB)
National Resource Center for Permanency and Family Connections (2010)
Presents current research, legislation, and statistics on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) parenting and provides best practices and promising approaches.
Second Parent Adoption in the U.S. (PDF – 634 KB)
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (2008)
Presents a United States map to indicate the legal status of second-parent adoption in each State.
Adoption
Human Rights Campaign
Discusses the various adoption options, resources, and publications that are available to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals and couples interested in starting a family through adoption.
Adoption and Foster Care by Lesbian and Gay Parents in the United States
The Urban Institute (2007)
Provides new information on GLB adoption and foster care from several government data sources.
The Adoption Process for Gay and Lesbian Parents: Progress, Hurdles, and Help
Casey Family Programs
Voice, 8(4), 2007
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Explores the adoption process for gay and lesbian parents. The need for same-sex couples to fight cultural discrimination and deal with social biases is discussed, and the development of a support group is noted.
Expanding Resources for Waiting Children II: Eliminating Legal and Practice Barriers to Gay and Lesbian Adoption from Foster Care
Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute (2008)
Provides an overview of current law and policy and offers recommendations for expanding the pool of qualified adoptive families.
Gay and Lesbian Families in the Census: Couples With Children
The Urban Institute (2003)
Illustrates the percentage of all U.S. counties with at least one same-sex couple with children under age 18 in the household, according to the 2000 Census.
Information Packet: Gay and Lesbian Second Parent Adoptions (PDF - 163 KB)
National Resource Center for Foster Care & Permanency Planning (2004)
Explores the issue of second-parent adoption in the case of gay and lesbian couples.
| Who May Adopt, Be Adopted, or Place a Child for Adoption? | |
| Series Title: | State Statutes |
| Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
| Availability: | View Download (PDF - 543KB) |
| Year Published: | 2012 - 37 pages |
| Summarizes State laws regarding eligibility for becoming an adoptive parent (in terms of marital status, age, residency, and more), eligibility for being adopted as a child or adult, and authority to place a child for adoption. The summary is followed by an alphabetical listing of States' relevant statutes. | |