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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.
Resources
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All Children - All Families: Pronouns 101
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All Children - All Families: Serving Transgender & Non-Binary Foster & Adoptive Parents
“Promising Practices for Serving Transgender & Non-Binary Foster & Adoptive Parents” is a first-of-its-kind comprehensive guide for child welfare professionals seeking to intentionally recruit, certify and support transgender and non-binary adults to serve as resource parents for young people in care.
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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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