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Are gay people able to adopt in Canada?
Yes, both single and married gay people can adopt in every province and territory in Canada.
How many more children would have homes if gay families were allowed to adopt?
Gay people are allowed to adopt in every U.S. state except Utah. There is no longer a restriction on single gay people adoption. Furthermore, as of 2014, 25 states allow joint adoption by gay couples.
Do gay people have every right to adopt children?
Yes, there is no logical reason to deny gay people the right to adopt, particularly in light of the fact that every major study has shown that children thrive and grow up happy in households with gay parents. Also, as of 2014, Every U.S. state except Utah allows single gay people to adopt, and about 25 states allow joint adoptions for gay couples.
Does the gays adopt more or the single parents adopt more?
Single people adopt more than gay couples, but only because there are many more single people in the world than there are gay couples.
How long have gay people been able to adopt?
Prior to the 1960's gay people could only adopt if they were closeted. Starting in the late 60's gay people began to demand the right to adopt. Openly gay people have only been able to adopt since the 1980's.
Are gay people allowed to adopt children?
As of 2017, gay people can technically adopt in all 50 U.S. states, but they are still routinely denied in some states. Single people (gay or straight) are allowed to adopt in all states except Utah.
Why can't most gay people adopt?
In the U.S. and Canada, most single gay people can adopt. Many areas allow for joint adoption by gay couples as well. Gay people are only banned from adopting in some countries, and this is due to ignorance and prejudice.
How many gay couples are looking to adopt?
Numbers aren't tracked for this statistic, but about 15% of gay couples adopt children.
Should gay people and single people be allowed to adopt?
Yes. Anyone who can provide a good home to a child should be allowed to adopt. Gay people and single people have proven to be exemplary parents.
How many black gay people are in America?
About 7% of all black people are gay. That means 7 out of every hundred.
How many people think its a bad idea for gays to adopt kids?
It depends on the country, but in the U.S. as of December 2013, only a minority of people oppose gay people adopting. Surveys vary, but about 30% of the population opposes gay adoption. Furthermore, all 50 states allow single gay people to adopt. so it doesn't matter what homophobes say any more.
What rights do gay people have regarding adoption?
It depends on the state/country. As of 2014, in the US. single gay people may adopt in all states except Utah. Couples may adopt in about 25 states. In Canada, gay people have exactly the same rights as straight people for everything.
