Gay adoption

Same-sex adoption is the adoption of children or adults by same-sex couples. It may take the form of a joint adoption by the couple, or of the adoption by one partner of the other's biological child or adult (stepchild adoption). As of , LGBTQ adoption was effectively made legal in all 50 U.S. states. Today, LGBTQ individuals are coming out earlier in life and an increasing number of same-sex couples are planning and creating their families through assisted reproductive technology (ART) and surrogacy, as well as adoption and foster care.

Same-sex couples wishing to adopt often face uneven legal challenges. A person’s sexual orientation does not change their child-raising goals. But family laws and policies on same-sex adoption have a history of discrimination. Read on to learn more about the basics of adoption for same-sex couples. As a gay- and lesbian-friendly service, LifeLong Adoptions is devoted to keeping our adoptive-parents as informed as possible.

Check out our LGBT adoption laws by state. There are three main ways gay, bi and trans men and couples can adopt a child: Through the nation’s foster care system.

same-sex adoption laws by state

There are two ways to privately adopt a newborn in the United States; Agency Adoption: You will work with an adoption agency, which will facilitate much of your adoption journey. Adoption Process. About Adoption Service Providers. Post Adoption. Adoptions from the United States. For Adoption Professionals. Country Information. Adoption Reference.

Before You Adopt. Why Adoption. Who Can Adopt. Eligibility to Adopt. Adoption by Non-U. Citizens Living in the United States. Who Can Be Adopted. Health Considerations. Deciding Where to Adopt. Understanding the Hague Convention. Convention Countries. How to Adopt. Adoption Forms.

Home Study Requirements. Convention Adoption Process. Non-Convention Adoption Process. Transition Cases. Medical Examination. Documenting U. Citizenship for your Child Adopted Abroad. Adopting a Relative for Immigration to the United States. Immigrant Visa Process. Convention Visa Process. Immigration Flow Chart - Convention Adoptions. Non-Convention Visa Process.