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
All Children - All Families: List of Participating Agencies
These agencies are participating in the All Children - All Families initiative.
All Children - All Families: Agency Staff Training
Proper training is a key element in the creation of a competent staff. Training programs should offer all incoming and current staff the information and skills they need to provide culturally competent services to LGBT adoptive and foster parents.
