Lgbt adoption agencies

Navigating the LGBTQ+ Adoption Process

Over the past several decades, more LGBTQ+ couples have chosen adoption to grow their families. The United States Census reports  that between 2 and million children under the age of 18 hold an LGBTQ+ parent, that same-sex parents are more than 6 times as likely to become foster parents and more than 4 times more likely to pursue adoption as a path to parenthood.

Choosing the type of adoption that’s right for your family

When it’s time to resolve what kind of adoption is right for your family, you have a lot to consider.  There are three main types of adoption to pursue: domestic infant adoption, international adoption, and foster care adoption. Let’s scout all three.

Domestic Infant Adoption for LGBTQ+ Families

In the United States, LGBTQ+ couples and individuals may pursue domestic infant adoptions in all 50 states. However, some states have recently passed faith-based adoption legislation which makes adoption more challenging.  If you are considering a domestic infant adoption, it is important to choose an adoption agency or profes

Adoption and Foster Care Resources for LGBTQ+ Parents

Whether you are looking to adopt or become a foster parent, LGBTQ+ individuals exploring these avenues to parenthood should be educated and prepared for the process ahead.

In this resource we will discuss the unique experiences of LGBTQ+ adoptive and foster parents, the various adoption options, potential costs you should budget for, tips for finding an LGBTQ+ agency, and other possible challenges and rewards you may encounter along your journey.

ADOPTION

If you are considering adopting a child, you are in very good company! There are an estimated 2 million LGBTQ+ adults in the U.S. who want to parent children, many via adoption. The adoption process can be overwhelming. We have broken down the common areas you should reflect on to help you navigate.

8 Questions to Ask When Considering Adoption

Public child welfare agencies are government entities that provide a shelter net for families. Each county and jurisdiction has its control department of social services responsible for caring for children and you

What’s an LGBT adoption agency?

As of , it’s illegal to ban same-sex couples from adopting. Technically, then, LGBT couples can perform with any adoption agency they wish, provided that can gather each agency’s requirements, which may include marriage.  This does not mean, however, that all adoption agencies are gay-friendly adoption agencies.

LGBT adoption agencies are professionals that are not only ready and excited to help same-sex couples adopt, but they should also have experience with doing so successfully in the past. When looking at adoption professional websites, you’ll want to look for inclusive language. If the agency has posted profiles of hopeful adoptive families, look at how many of the couples are same-sex couples. It’s also a good idea to ask some LGBT-specific questions, such as:

  • What counseling or support do you propose for LGBT parents?
  • Have you successfully worked with LGBT couples before? How many?
  • What’s the estimated delay time for same-sex couples? For heterosexual couples?

Just because any adoption agency can technically complete an adoption for you (a

Intercountry Adoption

Like all U.S. citizens considering intercountry adoption, LGB persons, and same-sex couples must comply with the laws and regulations governing adoption and immigration in the child's country of origin and in the United States.

U.S. federal law does not prohibit LGB U.S. citizens or same-sex couples from being adoptive parents. However, some foreign countries do not permit LGB individuals or same-sex couples to adopt. When deciding to pursue intercountry adoption, prospective parents should be sure to research whether the country they are interested in adopting from permits adoption by LGB persons or couples.

The Department of Mention includes adoption eligibility requirements for specific countries in the Territory Information section of our website, including information on laws surrounding LGB adoptions when that information is available. Where this information is not included on the relevant country page, prospective parents may consult a U.S. accredited adoption service provider (ASP) that works in the country of interest or the relevant adoption authorit