More LGBTQ+ people are becoming parents than ever before, but there are still barriers to equal recognition under the law.
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…
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…
If you are considering adopting a child, you are in very good company! There are an estimated 2 million LGBTQ adults in the U.S. who want to parent children, many…
There are hundreds of adoption agencies nationwide that have committed to welcoming and supporting the LGBTQ+ community. Here are three signs you can look for to assess whether an agency…
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.
HRC discusses the unique experiences of LGBTQ+ adoptive parents.
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 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…
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…
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