Foster Care
Major Study On Adoption And Foster Care By Lesbian And Gay Parents, by Justin Rudd :: The Williams Institute and the Urban Institute released a major study on adoption and foster care by lesbian and gay parents. The study uses census data and other government surveys to estimate for the first time the number of adopted and fostered children living with lesbian and gay parents in the United States and to provide a demographic portrait of these families. Read this article for some pretty startling (and empowering!) statistics. more…
How To Get Licensed For Foster Care, by Katharine Swan :: An agency’s attitude toward gay and lesbian foster parents can have a significant bearing on the success of your application, or even how soon a foster child is placed with you. Many agencies feel – and rightly so – that any loving, capable foster home is better than no home at all. more…
10 Things To Know About Being A Foster Parent, by Katharine Swan :: Becoming a foster parent is a major decision, as there are many considerations involved in bringing a child into your home – for any amount of time. One must consider not only practical issues, such as foster parent training, support, and reimbursement, but also emotional aspects of the decision… more…
Is Fost-Adopt Right For You?, by Katharine Swan :: Deciding whether to bring a child into your life is a big decision, and there are many avenues open to you. If you are considering becoming a parent, either by yourself or with a committed partner, it is important that you understand the many options available to you.… more…
Advancements In Gay And Lesbian Foster Parenting, by Katharine Swan :: In light of the current political struggles of gays and lesbians, choosing to be a foster parent may seem like an impossibility. But read on to discover there is much to be hopeful about… more…
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