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Gay and Lesbian Adoptive Parents: Resources for Professionals and Parents
Description
Publication Year: 2000
Type: Federal resource, Online Publication
Language: English
Website: http://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/f_gay/index.cfm
This fact sheet reviews considerations for adoptions by homosexual parents. State laws, types of adoption and agency policies are discussed. The briefing also addresses common concerns about gay and lesbian adoption, such as the potential for sexual abuse, the emotional impact of harassment, and the likelihood that children raised by gay and lesbian parents will become homosexual.
Availability
This publication is available only on the Internet.
Source
Child Welfare Information Gateway, ACYF, ACF, HHS
Children's Bureau/ACYF, 1250 Maryland Avenue, SW, Eighth Floor
Washington DC 20024
Phone: (703) 225-2331 EN/SP
Toll-free Phone: (800) 394-3366 EN/SP
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