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8 Questions to Ask
Considering adoption? Here are eight questions you should ask yourself before beginning the process. -
Second Parent Adoption
A second-parent adoption allows a second parent to adopt a child without the "first parent" losing any parental rights. -
LGBTQ-Friendly Agencies
These agencies participate in HRC's All Children - All Families project and are committed to welcoming LGBTQ families. -
All Children-All Families
The All Children–All Families project promotes LGBTQ cultural competency among child welfare agencies through innovative resources. -
LGBTQ Youth in the Foster Care System
Too many LGBTQ youth come out to family members only to face rejection, hatred, and violence or are forced out of their homes. -
Adoption Options Overview
HRC discusses the unique experiences of LGBTQ adoptive parents as well as the options for adopting a child.
Explore: Adoption
Every day, more and more LGBTQ people are adopting children who need a good and loving home.
It is in the best interests of children that all qualified adults who have the room in their hearts and homes to adopt a child are permitted to do so, and are treated fairly in the process. Every day, more and more LGBTQ people are adopting children who need a good and loving home, and you could be one of them.
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We Are With You: Resources for the LGBTQ Community During a Time of Need
To every LGBTQ person across this nation feeling stunned and disheartened by the election results, and questioning if they have a place in our country today, we say this: you do.
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All Children - All Families: Family Recruitment
An agency that is welcoming and affirming of LGBTQ clients within its policies and practices should specifically target multiple LGBTQ communities in all of its efforts to reach and recruit prospective parents.
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All Children - All Families: Staff Advocates
Staff advocates serve as an essential resource to LGBTQ clients who can face barriers and challenges due to their sexual orientation and/or gender identity and expression.
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