Resources for LGBTQ Prospective Foster Parents
Thinking of becoming a foster parent? Here are some ideas for where to start, in celebration of National Foster Care Month.
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Every Child Deserves a Family–Some States Make It Hard
Today sees the reintroduction of a federal bill to give more children homes by preventing discrimination against LGBTQ prospective parents in fostering or adoption.
Texas Adoption Discrimination Bill Likely to Get Vote Today
The Texas House could vote today on a bill that would allow child service providers using public funds to discriminate against LGBT prospective foster and adoptive parents.
ELLE Features Androgynous Maternity Clothing Line
ELLE, one of the leading fashion magazine in the world, has just revealed sketches of the new androgynous maternity (“alternity”) clothing line from Butchbaby & Co. and posted a fantastic interview with the founders. Gender-nonconforming fashion is fashion indeed. Catch a sneak peek after the jump here, too.
Most LGBTQ-Inclusive National Foster Care Month Proclamation Ever
For the first time, a president has been fully inclusive of LGBTQ parents in a proclamation for National Foster Care Month or its counterpart, National Adoption Month. We still have a long way to go before equality in foster care and adoption, however.
Updated Guide to LGBT Health Covers Parenting and Much More
Many of us LGBTQ people have had awkward, if not discriminatory, encounters with health care professionals. A newly revised guide aims to change that.
Two Kids Discuss Being Donor Conceived
A seven- and a twelve-year-old, a world apart, have shared their views on being donor conceived. Listen to what they have to say.
Adoptions Under Threat
A Florida bill that would have allowed adoption agencies receiving public funds to discriminate against LGBTQ people looks dead for now—but similar bills are alive in several other states.
New Wells Fargo Ad Features Two Moms, Deaf Child
A new Wells Fargo TV ad features two moms practicing sign language before meeting the deaf girl they will adopt. It’s charming. Watch:
Stop Florida Adoption Discrimination Bill
The Florida Senate is set to vote today on a bill that would allow adoption agencies using public funds to discriminate because of their “written religious or moral convictions or policies.” The bill is aimed primarily at stopping adoptions by LGBTQ prospective parents—but could also be used to discriminate based on race, religion, or other factors.