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I am totally for gay couples adopting I think that they are just as good if not better at raising a child as married straight couples, here is some additional info I found:
Gay and lesbian singles or couples will generally face many challenges in the adoption process. First, many agencies simply refuse to consider homosexual couples as prospective adoptive parents. Second, many birth parents are often also unwilling to place their child into a homosexual family setting. Many international countries also legally restrict gays and lesbians from adopting children in their countries. Even when a gay couple is approved to be an adoptive parent, they are still generally approved as single parents; one member of the couple is actually considered the legally adoptive parent and the other has no rights or responsibilities to the child. That a homosexual couple or single person can adopt at all is evidence that progress has occurred, but there is obviously room for improvement -- considering the actual merits of a couple as prospective parents rather than on the basis of their sexuality, and in terms of recognizing the right of homosexual persons to become legally (not religiously) married partners.
What else can I help you with?
How many gay couples are looking to adopt?
Numbers aren't tracked for this statistic, but about 15% of gay couples adopt children.
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.
Are same-sex married couples permitted to adopt children in Vermont?
Yes. Same-sex couples can jointly adopt children in Vermont. Also, one spouse may adopt the other spouse's natural child. Single gay persons are also able to adopt children.
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.
Can gay men adopt children in the UK?
Yes, gay men can adopt children in the UK. Full Joint adoption is also available for gay couples.
Are same-sex married couples permitted to adopt children in Rhode Island?
Yes. Same-sex couples may jointly adopt children in Rhode Island. Also, one partner may adopt the other partner's child. Single gay persons are also able to adopt children.
Are most of the orphans in the world being adopted by gay couples?
No. Most orphans go to straight couples, particularly in 2014, now that Russia will not allow gay couples to adopt their orphans.
Do gay couples adopt children?
Yes. In fact, as of 2013, 20% of gay couples in the United States are raising children, most often due to adoption.
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.
How can two gay men have a child?
Gay male couples usually adopt, but surrogacy is available in many areas.
How many gay couples got to adopt a kid?
Many gay couples across America have adopted children. Statistics aren't measured on same-sex adoptions, but as of 2014, about 20% of American gay couples are raising kids.
Are same-sex married couples permitted to adopt children in Missouri?
There is no explicit prohibition of adoption by same-sex couples. Single gay persons are permitted to adopt children.
