Where to Find Information Online About Gay and Lesbian Adoption

Adoption by gay and lesbian parents remains a controversial topic and is not even legally allowed in all states in the United States. Despite the political controversy, many agencies and child welfare organizations are becoming increasingly vocal in support of gay and lesbian adoptive parents and their families. The web provides a great resource for individuals researching gay and lesbian adoption, and for parents looking for resources, legal information and connection to agencies. The following online addresses provide a wealth of information and additional links:

www.gayparentingpage.com/ is a great place to start your online research. Started and maintained by a parent, this site includes articles, support information and links for a variety of resources for gay and lesbian parents - including adoptive parents.

http://lesbianlife.about.com/cs/families/a/adoption.htm will take you to an article that explores both sides of the gay and lesbian adoption discussion, as well as links to other sites and information.

http://www.adopting.org/adoptions/gay-and-lesbian-adoption.html is another clearinghouse site with links to current articles, updates on laws and issues facing gay and lesbian adoptive families, and support communities, as well as connection to gay-friendly adoption services.

http://www.gay.com/families/article.html?sernum=384 is a very detailed article written by Arlene Istar Lev discussing the issues influencing and affecting gay and lesbian adoption in depth including laws, international programs and public policy.

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has an extensive position paper available at http://www.acluutah.org/dcfsfacts.htm called "Overview of Lesbian and Gay Parenting, Adoption and Foster Care which explores many of the issues surrounding public debate, as well as the realities for families who have adopted. This is a good resource for exploring all the issues and acquiring some facts to combat some of the myths associated with gay and lesbian adoption.

http://www.adopting.org/adoptions/position-papers-adoption-by-gay-men-and-lesbians.html is a good resource for more position papers on Gay and Lesbian Adoption.

If you are looking for information and resources directly related to finding support groups, adoption agencies and encouragement for gay and lesbian adoption, http://www.adoptions.com/aecgaylez.html is a good place to start. This site provides links to support groups, books and articles and detailed information.

Likewise, http://www.ourworldtoo.com/parenting/gay-adoption/gay-adoption.html provides links to gay-friendly adoption agencies, as well as legal resources and information on states that allow second-parent adoptions.

http://www.adoptionhelp.org/gaylesbianadoption.html will take you to a gay and lesbian friendly adoption agency - the Independent Adoption Center. This site also provides stories, articles and links to pertinent information.

http://www.adoptionopen.com/gay_adoption.html is another great site with information about agencies, laws, support networks and gay and lesbian adoption details.