Adoption, Parenting

All Children – All Families Annual Report 2021

All Children – All Families, a program of the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, promotes LGBTQ+ inclusive policies and affirming practices among child welfare agencies. Agencies that lead the field with…

Adoption, Parenting

Adoption, Foster Care Agencies & State Law

State parenting laws on adoption and foster care have a large affect on the experiences of LGBTQ clients. Before looking at specific policies and practices, adoption and foster care organizations…

Adoption, Parenting

How Much Does Adoption Cost?

According to the Child Welfare Information Gateway, adoptions can cost anywhere from $1,000 to over $60,000 depending on the type of adoption pursued.

Parenting, Adoption

About Foster Parenting

LGBTQ+ youth are over-represented among the population of young people in foster care. Every day foster care agencies across the country search for safe and affirming homes for LGBTQ+ youth.…

Adoption, Parenting

Adoption Financial Assistance

Adoption costs range anywhere from $0 to over $40,000 depending on the type of adoption pursued. Individuals and couples considering adoption should research opportunities to defray adoption costs through tax…

Adoption, Parenting

Share Your Adoption Agency Information

If you have worked with a foster care or adoption agency that is welcoming and affirming of LGBTQ prospective parents, use the form below to send us the agency's information…