FAQs
Where Are Second-Parent and Joint Adoption for Same-Sex Couples Available?
Second-parent, stepparent or joint adoption refer to the legal procedure that allows both partners in a same-sex relationship to establish a legal relationship with their children.
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Where Is Adoption by Gay and Lesbian Parents Prohibited Under Law?
In three states, Gay and Lesbian parents are either explicitly or effectively prohibited from adopting.
How Many Gay and Lesbian Parents Have Adopted?
There is no offical count, but a number of studies have been done.
Where Have Adoptions by Gay and Lesbian Parents Been Permitted Under Law?
Twenty-two states and the District of Columbia have granted adoptions to gay and lesbian individuals as well as same-sex couples.
What Organizations Supports Adoption by Gay and Lesbian 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.
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