Introduction
There are several options open to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals and couples interested in starting a family through adoption. These options vary depending on the parenting laws in your state. Below is a brief outline of four options:
- State or Public Agency Adoption. Adopt a child who is in foster care from the public child welfare system.
- Agency Open Adoption. Plan an open adoption through an adoption agency;
- Open Independent Adoption. Set out on your own to find birth parents who want or need to place their child in an adoption and complete that adoption through an attorney.
- International adoption. Adopt a child from another country through an agency or independently.
Articles
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Family
Over 100,000 children in the U.S. are waiting to be adopted. Each one deserves to be part of a loving, accepting family. We can be those families.
All Children - All Families: Participating Agencies
A map of adoption and foster care agencies participating in the All Children - All Families initiative.
