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Gay/Lesbian Adoptive Families - For Professionals
This fact sheet reviews considerations for adoptions by homosexual parents. State laws, types of adoption, and agency policies are discussed. The briefing also addresses common concerns about gay and lesbian adoption, such as the potential for sexual abuse, the emotional impact of harassment, and the likelihood that children raised by gay and lesbian parents will become homosexual. ... Organizations and publications supporting gay and lesbian parenting, including the status of gay and lesbian parenting, issues, laws, and more. ... [Read More]
Parties to An Adoption
The statutory laws in most States are largely silent on the issue of adoption by gay and lesbian persons. At this time, only two States, Florida and Mississippi, explicitly prohibit adoption by homosexuals in their statutes. Utah bars adoption by persons who are cohabiting but not legally married; this language could be interpreted to encompass gay and lesbian adoptions. In Connecticut, the sexual orientation of the prospective adoptive parent may be considered, notwithstanding provisions in the State's laws prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation. ... [Read More]
For Professionals Who Work With Families
About and for different types of adoptive families: Married , Single , Military , Kinship/Relative , Gay/Lesbian , and Transracial/Transcultural . ... [Read More]
For Professionals Working in Adoption
About and for different types of adoptive families: Married , Single , Military , Kinship/Relative , Gay/Lesbian , and Transracial/Transcultural . ... [Read More]
Types of Adoptive Families - For Professionals
Organizations and publications supporting gay and lesbian parenting, including the status of gay and lesbian parenting, issues, laws, and more. ... [Read More]
For Prospective Parents
Resources on the unique challenges of specific types of adoptive families: Married , Single , Military , Kin/Relative , Gay/Lesbian , and Transracial/Transcultural . ... [Read More]
Types of Adoptive Families - For Adoptive Parents
Organizations and publications supporting gay and lesbian parenting, including the status of gay and lesbian parenting, issues, laws, and more. ... [Read More]
Types of Adoptive Families - For Prospective Parents
Organizations and publications supporting gay and lesbian parenting, including the status of gay and lesbian parenting, issues, laws, and more. ... [Read More]
For Adoptive Parents
Resources on the unique challenges of specific types of adoptive families: Married , Single , Military , Kin/Relative , Gay/Lesbian , and Transracial/Transcultural . ... [Read More]
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