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Adoption
Review adoption FAQs and tips for finding agencies that are inclusive of LGBTQ families. -
Surrogacy
Learn the basics of the surrogacy process including considerations for choosing a surrogate and legal issues. -
Navigating School
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Talking to Kids
Get the language and information you need to talk about LGBTQ family issues with kids in an age appropriate way. -
All Children - All Families
HRC’s All Children – All Families project promotes LGBTQ cultural competency among child welfare agencies. -
Glossary of Terms
HRC’s Glossary of Terms is a valuable guide, providing words and meanings to help make conversations easier and more comfortable.
Explore: Parenting
HRC works to secure legal equality, fairness and respect for LGBTQ couples and our children.
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The number of LGBTQ-headed families continues to grow, as does our need to secure legal equality, fairness and respect for LGBTQ parents and to provide environments where all children are welcome, supported and loved. HRC provides current resources that address the many potential paths to parenthood as well as tools for issues facing LGBTQ-headed families or LGBTQ youth.
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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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Parents for Transgender Equality National Council
Meet the folks on HRC's Parents for Transgender Equality National Council
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Getting Expert Support and Care for Gender-Expansive Children
When a child shows signs of distress about their gender, or a family feels they could use more support in raising a gender-expansive child, it's a good idea to connect with a mental health or medical provider who is experienced at working with gender-expansive children.
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