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Romney Fact Check: Wrong on Same-Sex Adoption

Romney Fact Check: Wrong on Same-Sex Adoption

GOP hopeful’s remarks trivialize obstacles LGBT people face in starting families.

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The Love, Laughter and Joy of Adoption

The Love, Laughter and Joy of Adoption

This week's National Adoption Month blog series features the Galvez family.

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Welcoming All Families

Welcoming All Families

Passions have been stirred following last Friday's questionable pairing of a story about the Penn State abuse scandal with...

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The Joyful Roller-Coaster Ride of Foster Care

The Joyful Roller-Coaster Ride of Foster Care

This week's National Adoption Month blog series features Kischka Bluespiro's family and their journey through foster care.... Read More »

Alameda County Received the ACAF Seal of Recognition

Alameda County Received the ACAF Seal of Recognition

Today Alameda County’s Department of Child and Family Services received the All Children--All Families seal of recognition...

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Open Adoption & the Great Leap of Faith

Open Adoption & the Great Leap of Faith

For Jennifer Norris and her expanded family, an open adoption meant a leap of faith that there was enough love for all.

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Celebrating National Adoption Month

Celebrating National Adoption Month

November is National Adoption Month - an opportunity to find forever homes for the over 100,000 children and youth in...

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HRC & Patchwork Project Host Adoption 101 Workshop in Florida

HRC & Patchwork Project Host Adoption 101 Workshop in Florida

 HRC partnered with Patchwork Project, Inc. for a free Adoption 101 workshop as part of the "On the Road to Equality"...

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New, Groundbreaking Report on LGBT Families

New, Groundbreaking Report on LGBT Families

Roughly two million children are being raised by LGBT parents in the U.S. and this new report gives the most comprehensive...

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Supreme Court Denies Petition in Louisiana Adoption Case

Supreme Court Denies Petition in Louisiana Adoption Case

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court denied a petition by Lambda Legal to review a Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals decision that...

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HRC Launches New 50 State Outreach Strategy to Expand Opportunities for Adoption

HRC Launches New 50 State Outreach Strategy to Expand Opportunities for Adoption

In an effort to open more loving homes for children across the country, the HRC Foundation is launching a new “50 state...

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