FAQs
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 Is Adoption by LGBT Parents Prohibited Under Law?
In four states, same-sex parents are either explicitly or effectively prohibited from adopting.
How Many LGBT Parents Have Adopted?
There is no offical count, but a number of studies have been done.
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.
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.
How Can I Meet Other Lesbian and Gay Parents?
Answered by Ray Drew, executive director of the Family Pride Coalition
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