FAQ
How Can I Find an LGBT-Friendly Adoption Agency?
More and more adoption agencies are working to implement the policies and practices necessary to welcome the LGBT community.
How Much Does Adoption Cost?
According to the Child Welfare Information Gateway, adoptions can cost anywhere from $0 to over $40,000 depending on the type of adoption pursued.
What Organizations Support Adoption by LGBT Parents?
Numerous professional organizations have issued position statements supporting adoption by gay and lesbian parents and/or calling for greater availability of joint and second-parent adoption protections for same-sex parents and their children.
Where Is Adoption by LGBT Parents Prohibited Under Law?
In four states, same-sex parents are either explicitly or effectively prohibited from adopting.
Where Are Second-Parent and Joint Adoption for Same-Sex Couples Available?
Second parent and joint adoptions are legal procedures that allow both partners in a same-sex relationship to establish a legal relationship with their children.
Where Have LGBT Adoptions Been Permitted Under Law?
Twenty-nine states and the District of Columbia have granted adoptions (either individual/single, joint or second parent) to LGB individuals as well as same-sex couples.
How Many LGBT Parents Have Adopted?
There is no offical count, but a number of studies have been done.
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