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It talks about countries that allow same sex couples to adopt legally, includes statistics and countries that don't allow it

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Equaldex is a collaborative knowledge base for the LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) movement, visualizing LGBTQ+ rights through maps, timelines, and data.

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Pope Francis and Protestant church leaders in England and Scotland have denounced the criminalization of homosexuality. The Pope described such laws as a sin and an injustice, affirming that people with "homosexual tendencies" are children of God and should be welcomed by their churches. Pope Francis reiterated his opinion that the Catholic Church cannot allow sacramental marriage between same-sex couples, but expressed his support for civil union legislation, stressing that laws prohibiting homosexuality are a problem that cannot be ignored. .

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Pope and Protestant leaders denounce anti-gay laws

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Pope Francis said laws which criminalise homosexuality were a sin and "an injustice".

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This is a website that allows people from the population to adopt a baby. They specialize in all processes, they are very careful with the care for the protection and well-being of the baby

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Get the facts on LGBT Adoption. LifeLong Adoptions promotes same sex adoption and is a gay friendly agency.

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It includes statistics of adoptions made by same sex couples and opposite sex ones, it has numbers of income, number of households, most adopted races, ages of parents, states with more LGBTQ adoptions, etc.

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LGBT Adoption Statistics | Gay Adoption | Same Sex Adoption

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LifeLong Adoptions promotes same sex adoption and is gay friendly facilitator. Find LGBT Adoption Statistics.

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We can see that Statista made a graphic representation of the world where by colors it shows which countries do not have standards until the adoption by LGBTQ+ couples

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She talks about how she has to adopt her own child because the egg that was used in the pregnancy was her wife's, however she was the one who gave birth

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74.5K Likes, 556 Comments. TikTok video from Sam&Alyssa (@sam.alyssa): "This is the country we live in! 😡 In just a few short weeks my wife will be adopting her own son. #secondparentadoption #samesexadoption #adoption #twomoms #lgbt". original sound - Sam&Alyssa.

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The prime minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni, wants the councils to stop registering children with same sex couples; she has an anti LGBTQ record

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In Mexico, adoption is regulated at the state level, which means that the laws may vary depending on the state in which you are. Some states in Mexico have allowed homoparental adoption through judicial interpretations of existing laws, recognizing the right of same-sex couples to adopt. However, this may vary depending on the jurisprudence and the criteria of the judges in each case

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This article highlights a milestone in the legal recognition of adoption by same-sex couples, suggesting that the court involved in the case allowed these two people to jointly adopt a child, despite not being common practice at the time. . It is important to note that the legal and social situation regarding homoparental adoption may have evolved considerably since 1997.

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Court Lets Two Gay Men Jointly Adopt Child (Published 1997)

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New Jersey state court Judge Sybil R Moses, in decision hailed by gay rights advocates, allows two gay men, Jon Holden and Michael Galluccio, to jointly adopt 2-year-old boy they had cared for as foster parents since he was 3 months old (M)

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An adoption agency in Philadelphia that has a catholic ideology turns down same sex couples adoptions, although the state has a non discrimination policy

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184 Likes, TikTok video from Karlee Fay (@notkarleefay): "Reply to @emilytaylor.artist clarification surrounding the court case". original sound - Karlee Fay.

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Research that points out that homosexual adoptions have increased in the last years in the UK

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A record proportion of adoptions in England and Wales involved same-sex couples in 2022.
In 2022, more than one in six (540 out of 2,950) adoptions in England were granted to same-sex couples - the "greatest proportion on record", according to https://newfamilysocial.org.uk/General-News/13120793, a charity that analysed data from the Department of Education.
That's an increase of 17 cent on the previous year, and a huge leap from the one in 31 recorded in 2011.
In Wales, one in four adoptions in 2022 were, the highest proportion of all UK nations.
Tor Docherty, the chief executive at New Family Social, said the news is "hugely reassuring, not just for LGBTQ+ people considering adoption but also for looked-after children".

"These children's needs are paramount in every adoption decision and LGBTQ+ people are an invaluable pool of potential parents," Docherty added.
"LGBTQ+ people can mistakenly think that their sexual orientation or gender identity will be a barrier in the approval process, but many agencies have come a long way in improving how they work with our community."
The figures come at the start of LGBTQ+ Adoption and Fostering Week.
While the news is good in England and Wales, in Northern Ireland and Scotland the proportion of adoptions granted to same-sex couples was just one in 10 and one in 11 respectively.
Same-sex couples have only been allowed to adopt in Northern Ireland since 2013 (versus 2002 in England and Wales and 2009 in Scotland). In 2018, the Department of Health said this could be down to the lengthy nature of adoption processes.
Docherty said it's "less clear" why the "proportion of same-sex couples adopting in Scotland is much lower than in Wales and England".
"We're keen to work with agencies to see where good practice that works in one country can be used in another," Docherty added. #samesexadoption #lgbtquk #gayparents #lesbianparents #queerparents #samesexparents

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A record proportion of adoptions in England and Wales involved same-sex couples in 2022. In 2022, more than one in six (540 out of 2,950) adoptions in England were granted to same-sex couples - the "greatest proportion on record", according to https://newfamilysocial.org.uk/General-News/13120793, a charity that analysed data from the Department of Education.

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In the American series Modern Family, Mitch and Cam (both men) decide to adopt a girl from Taiwan. The series allowed millions of viewers around the world to see a positive representation of a same-sex family and adoption. Mitch and Cam's adoption story on "Modern Family" was especially meaningful to the LGBTQ+ community. Many people felt represented and validated by seeing a same-sex couple start a family and face the challenges and joys that come with it.

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In an study made it was found out that children growing in a same sex household doesn't affect the development of the kids, in fact it was discovered that they outperformed when it came to psychological adjustment and child-parent relationships.

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Children with gay, lesbian, transgender or other sexual minority parents fare as well as, or better than, children with parents of the opposite sex, according to research published Monday in BMJ Global Health, further undermining a common but unsupported argument against equal marriage and adoption as a growing number of states enact laws curtailing LGBT+ rights.

Children from same-sex families are no worse off than those from opposite-sex families, research ... [+]
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Key Facts

Parents' sexual orientation is not an important factor of children's development, researchers said, based on an analysis of 34 studies published between 1989 and April 2022 carried out in countries that legally recognize same-sex relationships.

The analysis showed children in families with sexual or gender minority parents-an umbrella term for those whose sexual or gender identities are considered outside social and cultural norms-fared as well as children from "traditional" opposite-sex parent families on a variety of metrics, including physical health and education outcomes.

On some metrics, children of sexual minority parents actually outperformed their peers from traditional families, particularly when it came to psychological adjustment and child-parent relationships.

The researchers suggested growing up with sexual minority parents "may confer some advantages to children," possibly because they are more "tolerant of diversity and more nurturing towards younger children" than heterosexual parents, adding that exploring gender and sexual identity "may actually enhance children's ability to succeed and thrive in a range of contexts."

However, the researchers warned there are significant risks associated with being part of a sexual minority family such as social stigma, discrimination and poor social support, and called on policymakers and legislators to give families better legal protections, social support and access to community services like schools.

The researchers said the findings may not be universally applicable as the study drew from research conducted in areas where same-sex relationships were legalized and attitudes towards such families were more likely to be favorable.

Tangent

The researchers also analyzed aspects of family life beyond childrens' outcomes, including couples' relationship satisfaction, mental health, parenting stress or family functioning. As with parenting, sexual minority couples fared no worse than heterosexual couples, but unlike their children, they did not fare better in some categories either.

Key Background

The number of children in families with gay, lesbian, bisexual, queer or transgender parents has been rising in recent years. Partly, this is due to the increasing legal protections and social acceptance afforded to members of these communities, such as the right to same-sex marriage in the U.S. The subject of parenting was a prominent and divisive point when considering rights like marriage, and remains so today. Many same-sex, transgender and other minority couples still face barriers to becoming parents their straight peers do not, and in many countries it is still illegal for same-sex couples to adopt. Legal rights are also subject to withdrawal, as demonstrated by the U.S. Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v Wade last year, which has activists worried the constitutional right to same-sex marriage could be overturned next using similar legal logic. Republican legislators have filed hundreds of laws over the past year targeting members of the LGBT+ community, particularly the trans community, which could restrict access to gender affirming medical care and remove trans kids from parents' custody.

Big Number

1.2 million. That's how many same-sex couple households there were in the U.S. in 2021, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Previous census research suggests around 15% of same-sex couples have children in their household, a much lower proportion than heterosexual couples (around 40%), and are four times more likely than opposite-sex couples to have adopted children or stepchildren. Same-sex couples are also more likely to have smaller families.

Further Reading

Using 'Pseudoscience' to Undermine Same-Sex Parents (Atlantic)

A lesbian lost her son to his sperm donor. Should other gay parents be concerned ? (NBC News)

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Kids Raised By Same-Sex Parents Fare Same As-Or Better Than-Kids Of Straight Couples, Research Finds

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Children with gay, lesbian, transgender or other sexual minority parents fare as well as, or better than, children with parents of the opposite sex, according to research published Monday in BMJ Global Health, further undermining a common but unsupported argument against equal marriage and adoption as a growing number of states enact laws curtailing LGBT+ rights.

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Catholic church and government opposing to same-sex adoptions in Italy

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The man says that he thinks that the "homosexual lifestyle" is not the best for children because of his ideology and the Bible

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233.5K Likes, 13.7K Comments. TikTok video from TizzyEnt (@tizzyent): "Where are all the "Pro Lifers" at? Screaming about good parents having biased against them? Oh.. it's because of the same Bible.". original sound - TizzyEnt.

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It talks about LGBTQ adoption in the USA and the considerations that they should take when adopting like international adoptions, false ideas of effects on children when growing with same sex parents and LGBT parenting that still faces discrimination

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There's a core belief at the heart of adoption: Family is more than biology.

Family is love.

Due to our belief in this absolute truth, we are proud to fully support LGBTQ adoption. We assist in many LGBTQ adoptions and have been honored to help hundreds of wonderful couples fulfill their dream of becoming parents.

Today's families are more diverse than ever, especially in the world of adoption - transracial, multicultural, same-sex and single-parent families are all often created through adoption. Same-sex adoption statistics suggest that more and more gay couples are adopting. In fact, same-sex couples are four times more likely to be raising an adopted child and six times more likely to be raising foster children than heterosexual couples. Today, 4 percent of adopted children and 3 percent of foster children are raised by gay and lesbian parents, and 2 million more LGBTQ individuals are interested in adopting.

Adoption can be a great way for same-sex couples to realize their dreams of parenthood. If you are one of those 2 million LGBTQ individuals considering adoption, read on to learn more about same-sex adoption laws, the adoption process for LGBTQ couples and how American Adoptions can help you grow your family through adoption.

If you're a prospective birth mother considering adoption and reading this, did you know you can specifically look for LGBTQ adoptive families?

You can learn how by reading this complete guide for how to find the perfect LGBTQ family. You can also immediately connect with an adoption professional when you fill out this free online contact form.

Gay Adoption Laws - Where Can Same-Sex Couples Adopt?

Throughout the history of gay adoption, same-sex couples have often faced barriers to growing their families and have had to fight for equal adoption rights. Fortunately, today there is much more support and acceptance for same-sex marriage and adoption, and all states now allow LGBTQ adoption.

Mississippi was the last state to overturn laws banning LGBTQ adoption, which a federal judge deemed unconstitutional in 2016. Combined with the federal marriage equality ruling in 2015, this court decision now protects the right for gay couples to adopt throughout the United States. However, like opposite-sex couples, there may still be restrictions on adoption laws for gay couples based on marital status, from state to state. Learn more about eligibility requirements to foster or adopt a child in your state.

While LGBTQ couples can adopt jointly in all 50 states, some adoption professionals are more LGBTQ-friendly than others. Since the Supreme Court ruling in 2015, some states have advanced legislation that gives private adoption professionals the ability to discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation.

If you are pursuing adoption for your family, choose an adoption agency like American Adoptions that is welcoming of LGBTQ parents and has experience in completing same-sex adoptions.

How Can Gay Couples Adopt? The LGBTQ Adoption Process

In general, the process for same-sex couple adoption is no different than for other parents. At American Adoptions, our program, costs and wait times are the same for gay and lesbian parents as for heterosexual couples.

Same-Sex Adoption: Pros and Cons

Adoption is a great way for same-sex couples to grow their families, but there are some advantages and challenges of adoption to take into consideration before beginning the process. The pros and cons are the same for LGBTQ adoptions as they are for any other adoption - someone's sexuality has no impact on their ability to be an amazing parent and their chance of experiencing challenges in the adoption process.

In general, LGBT parents enjoy all of the same benefits of adoption as other adopting parents, including:

The opportunity to share their lives with a child and experience all of the joys of parenthood

The ability to get to know and form special relationships with the child's birth family

The opportunity to raise a child in need of a loving home

In addition, children of same-sex couples may have the added advantage of being more open-minded and sympathetic to differences, and they will enjoy all of the stability and benefits of being raised in a two-parent home.

While the benefits of adoption are clear, gay adoptive parents will likely also face many of the same challenges that heterosexual adoptive parents experience: addressing their children's racial or cultural identity, managing birth parent relationships in an open adoption, talking to their child about adoption and simply adjusting to parenthood.

In addition, there may be some additional considerations for same-sex couples to keep in mind as they begin the adoption process:

Gay International Adoption: In general, it is easier for LGBTQ couples to adopt domestically than internationally. While many same-sex couples have successfully completed international adoptions, several countries still prohibit gay adoption. If you are considering international adoption to grow your family, carefully research countries that allow gay adoption.

False Ideas About Gay Adoption's Effects on Children: While it has commonly been used as an argument against gay and lesbian adoption, studies have shown that same-sex adoption does not have a negative impact on children. Research shows that children raised by LGBT parents grow up as successfully as children raised by heterosexual parents. In addition, there are no significant differences in the development of gender identity and sexual orientation between children of gay and lesbian parents and children of heterosexual parents, according to research presenting gay adoption facts and same-sex adoption statistics.

LGBT Parenting: While attitudes toward same-sex marriage and adoption are improving, same-sex parents and their children unfortunately may still face prejudice and discrimination from people in their communities. Adoptive parents should be prepared to talk to their children about the many ways families are made and how they can respond to potential negative comments.

As LGBTQ adoption in the United States continues to increase and society continues to be more accepting of different family types, more hopeful parents are choosing to complete their families through same-sex couple adoption.

Resources for Same-Sex Couples Adopting

If you are a member of the LGBTQ community and are considering adoption, or if you have additional questions about your adoption options, contact us today. The following resources can also offer additional information and support for gay couples considering adoption:

Thousands of LGBTQ couples have realized their dreams of parenthood through adoption. When you are ready to start your own adoption journey, American Adoptions can help. Request free adoption information to get started today.

Disclaimer
Information available through these links is the sole property of the companies and organizations listed therein. America Adoptions, Inc. provides this information as a courtesy and is in no way responsible for its content or accuracy.

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LGBTQ Adoption: Can Same-Sex Couples Adopt?

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There's a core belief at the heart of adoption: Family is more than biology. Family is love. Due to our belief in this absolute truth, we are proud to fully support LGBTQ adoption. We assist in many LGBTQ adoptions and have been honored to help hundreds of wonderful couples fulfill their dream of becoming parents.

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Celebrating 5 Years Of Same-Sex Marriage: "For Us, Marriage Isn't Conventional – It's A Quiet Revolution"

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On September 6 2014, a few months after the legalisation of equal marriage, our wedding took place at Peckham's Asylum chapel; a deconsecrated church made spectacular by dereliction. Like the institution of marriage itself, our congregation of fabulous queers breathed new life into this old ruin and created a new kind of ritual outside of history and tradition. In exquisite gowns designed by artist Than Hussein Clark and his Villa Design Group (later exhibited at Frieze London 2017), we chose the parts of a marriage ceremony we liked and discarded those we didn't, creating something that felt suitably subversive and chic.

They say the camera adds 10lbs. We found that marriage adds 10 years and it was weird how, in the eyes of our friends, being married seemed to transform us overnight from wild-eyed ingenues to people who know about ISAs. People seemed to think that being married meant you had all the answers and while that obviously isn't true, we did both feel a palpable evolution in our relationship; almost as though the luxury of the rest of our lives together helped us settle and relax.
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To us, marriage is a protective and loving space in which two individuals can grow and develop together with the same common purpose. In this time of dystopian global politics and rising sea levels, our marriage is like a luxurious little homestead on the last remaining paradise island. Getting married made us more than lovers, it made us family - that level of security was extremely important to us both. And although you don't need a piece of paper to legitimise your relationship, I take comfort in the fact that there is an official record of our marriage so that in 200 years we can be remembered by history, unlike so many whose clandestine lives were forgotten forever.

On February 10 of this year, we welcomed the birth of our son, Blaise Burns Wilde. Were we not married, I would have had to formally adopt my son and jump through various other legal hoops to legitimise my role as his mother. Married with children is too conventional a step for some of our friends. But for us, it's a quiet revolution; a march in the street every time we fill in a form, go to the GP, use the bank. When our son grows up, I hope he won't be able to even imagine a world in which equal marriage did not exist. And I'm proud to think we have some part to play in that, because we dared to stand up and say "I do".

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Celebrating 5 Years Of Same-Sex Marriage: "For Us, Marriage Isn't Conventional - It's A Quiet Revolution"

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On September 6 2014, a few months after the legalisation of equal marriage, our wedding took place at Peckham's Asylum chapel; a deconsecrated church made spectacular by dereliction. Like the institution of marriage itself, our congregation of fabulous queers breathed new life into this old ruin and created a new kind of ritual outside of history and tradition.