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What Must You Do to Become a Foster Parent?
While procedures vary from state to state, there are some basic requirements of becoming a foster parent.
Is Foster Parenting for You?
Every night in America, nearly half a million children go to bed in foster care. They have been removed from homes broken by death, divorce, drugs, alcohol, physical or sexual abuse, illness or financial hardship. Maybe you think you have enough love in your heart to help one or more of these kids.
International Adoption
Adopting a child from another country can be a long and complicated quest. But a growing number of Americans, including gays and lesbians, have done it in recent years as the number of children available for adoption in the United States has declined.
Family Matters
HRC is working to secure equal treatment under federal law for same-sex couples and our children. Learn about our efforts to pass federal legislation to protect same-sex couples.
Overview of the Surrogacy Process
In recent decades, a growing number of individuals and couples have turned to surrogacy as a successful way to bring a child into their lives.