Articles
Can Transgender People Adopt?
No state has a law that specifically bars transgender people from adopting. But that is far from a guarantee that adoption agencies and judges will be welcoming of transgender applicants.
Can You Adopt?
An overview of states that currently appear to be open to, or intolerant of, adoption by gay and lesbian adults; different practices regarding adoption by gay and lesbian individuals vs. couples; and the bottom line to remember in any adoption.
The High Cost of Denying Permanency
This report addresses the economic impact of maintaining children in foster care when otherwise qualified gay and lesbian individuals and couples are available, able, and willing to adopt, and the resulting costs– both direct and indirect – to the State of Florida.
Adopting Through an Agency
A review of the steps to take when seeking to adopt a child through an adoption agency.
Who Can You Adopt?
The number of children available for adoption within the United States has dropped in recent decades for several reasons, but numerous children, here and abroad, still need a home.