New Adoption Discrimination Legislation Sparks Need for “Public Outrage”
An increasing number of states are risking harm children in foster care by allowing discrimination against LGBTQ people and others who wish to foster or adopt them.
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Three Parents Recognized in NY Ruling
For Pi Day, a post brought to you by the number three: A New York judge has granted shared custody to three people who had been raising a child together in a polyamorous triad—and relied on the earlier case of a two-mom couple in in his ruling.
South Dakota Enacts Law Allowing Adoption Discrimination
The governor of South Dakota has signed a new law allowing foster-care and adoption agencies to discriminate against LGBTQ prospective parents and others.
New Video Encourages Trans People to Foster or Adopt
A sweet new video to kick off LGBT Adoption & Fostering Week in the U.K. features a transgender adoptive dad encouraging other transgender people to foster or adopt kids.
LGBTQ Parenting Roundup
Lots of good stuff in this roundup, including a must-read piece on faith and family, nastiness (and support) in Alabama, and greater LGBTQ representation in kids’ television.
Warmth for the Winter
February, despite being the shortest month, is often a hard one. Where I live, any day might be a snow day, with my son home from school and the sidewalks needing to be shoveled. The usual routine of laundry and groceries and dinner doesn’t stop. In recent weeks, too, I have been distracted by the news stories of a government chipping away at the rights of LGBTQ people, immigrants, and others. How not to be overwhelmed by it all? Here are some of the stories about LGBTQ families and our allies making February just a bit warmer.
Adoption Grant Program Seeks LGBTQ Prospective Parents: Apply Now!
Need financial help to complete an adoption? Apply for a grant from the LGBTQ-friendly Helpusadopt.org! Their spring deadline is coming up, and they’d love to have more LGBTQ people apply.
European Parliament Supports Recognizing Same-Sex Adoptions Across EU
The European Parliament has adopted (!) a resolution calling for cross-border recognition of adoptions and adherence to anti-discrimination standards that include sex and sexual orientation.
Don’t Stop Dancing
Vloggers and spouses Domo and Crissy have had some people say hateful things because Domo, the more masculine of the two, is pregnant. Their response? Dancing.
LGBTQ Parenting Roundup
As we head into the holidays, here are some of the LGBTQ parenting stories making headlines around the world.