There are many countries in the world that American couples can adopt from. In a given calendar year, approximately 600 couples adopt from other nations.
Yes.
Numbers aren't tracked for this statistic, but about 15% of gay couples adopt children.
It is unclear whether same-sex couples may legally adopt children in that state.
Yes. Starting in 2010, same-sex couples are able to jointly adopt children in Argentina.
Yes. Beginning in 2006, same-sex couples are able to jointly adopt children in Belgium.
Yes. Beginning in 2010, same-sex couples are able to jointly adopt children in Brazil.
Yes. Beginning in 2010, same-sex couples are free to jointly adopt children in Denmark.
Yes. Same-sex couples may adopt children in Maine. Also, a same-sex partner may adopt the other's child. Single gay persons may also adopt children.
There is no explicit prohibition of adoption by same-sex couples. Single gay persons are permitted to adopt children.
There is no explicit prohibition of adoption by same-sex couples. Single gay persons are permitted to adopt children.
Yes, same-sex couples are permitted to jointly adopt children in Illinois. Also, a same-sex partner may adopt the other's child. Single gay persons are also permitted to adopt children.
Yes. Same-sex couples may jointly adopt children in Iowa. A same-sex spouse may adopt the other's child. Single gay persons may also adopt children in Iowa.