Click Here to Learn More

advertisement
Click Here to Learn More
advertisement
Click Here to Get Started

Gay and Lesbian Adoptive Parents: Resources for Professionals and Parents

  • Currently 0/5 Stars.
You may use the stars on the left to rate and leave feedback for the current article. No registration is required. Waiting for 5 votes 0.0 of 5 stars (0 votes) — Thanks for your vote

Please fill out the following optional information before submitting your rating:



ORGANIZATIONS

AASK Adopt A Special Kid
7700 Edgewater Drive, Suite 125
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 553-1748 ext. 12
E-mail: andrea@adoptaspecialkid.org
Web site: http://www.adoptaspecialkid.org

Alternative Family Project
(415) 436-9000
(415) 431-6404
E-mail: afp@thecity.sfsu.edu
Web site: http://mc01.equinox.net/users/a/afp/

advertisement

advertisement
Click Here to Learn More
American Civil Liberties Union - Lesbian and Gay Rights Project
125 Broad Street
New York, NY 10004
(212) 549-2627
E-mail: LGRPACLU@aol.com
Web site: http://www.aclu.org

Child Welfare League of America
440 First Street NW, Third Floor
Washington, DC 20001-2085
(202) 638-2952
Fax: (202) 638-4004
E-mail: info@cwla.org
Web site: http://www.cwla.org

Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere - COLAGE
3543 18th Street #17
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 861-5437
E-mail: colage@colage.org
Web site: http://www.colage.org

Custody Action for Lesbian Mothers - CALM, Inc.
PO Box 281
Narbeth, PA 19072
(215) 667-7508

Family Pride Coalition
PO Box 34337
San Diego, CA 92163
(619) 296-0199
Fax: (619) 296-0699
E-mail: pride@familypride.org
Web site: http://www.familypride.org

Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation - GLAAD
1825 Connecticut Ave NW, 5th Floor
Washington, DC 20009
(800) GAY-MEDIA
E-mail: glaad@glaad.org
Web site: http://www.glaad.org

Gay Fathers Coalition
PO Box 19891
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 583-8029

Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network - GLSEN
121 West 27th Street, Suite 804
New York, NY 10001
(212) 727-0135
Fax: (212) 727-0254
E-mail: glsen@glsen.org
Web site: http://www.glsen.org

The International Lesbian and Gay Association
ILGA Administrative Office
81 Kolenmarkt
B 1000, Brussels, Belgium
+32-2-5022471
E-mail: ilga@ilga.org
Web site: http://www.ilga.org

Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund
120 Wall Street, Suite 1500
New York, NY 10005-3904
(212) 809-8585
Fax: (212) 809-0055
E-mail: lambda@lambdalegal.org
Web site: http://www.lambdalegal.org

Lavender Families Resource Network
PO Box 21567
Seattle, WA 98111
(206) 325-2643

Lesbian Mothers Support Society
PO Box 61
Station M
Calgary, Alberta
Canada T2P2G9
(403) 265-6433
E-mail: highs@cadivision.com

Love Makes a Family
PO Box 5163
Portland, OR 97208-5163
Web site: http://www.teleport.com/~lmfamily

National Center for Lesbian Rights
870 Market Street, Suite 570
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 392-6257
Fax: (415) 392-8442
E-mail: info@nclrights.org
Web site: http://www.nclrights.org

!OutProud! The National Coalition for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Youth
369 Third Street, Suite B-362
San Rafael, CA 94901-3581
E-mail: info@outproud.org
Web site: http://www.outproud.org

Parents, Families, Friends of Lesbians and Gays - PFLAG
1101 14th Street NW, Suite 1030
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 638-4200
Fax: (202) 638-0243
E-mail: info@pflag.org
Web site: http://www.pflag.org/

Partners Task Force for Gay and Lesbian Couples
Box 9685
Seattle, WA 98109-0685
(206) 935-1206
E-mail: demian@buddybuddy.com
Web site: http://www.buddybuddy.com

Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League (SMYAL)
410 Seventh Street SE
Washington, DC 20003-2707
(202) 546-5940
Fax: (202) 544-1306
E-mail: smyal@aol.com
Web site: http://www.smyal.org

ONLINE PUBLICATIONS

Gay Parent Magazine Online
PO Box 750852
Forest Hills, NY 11375-0852
(718) 793-6641
E-mail: gayparentmag@banet.net
Web site: http://www.gayparentmag.com

READING LISTS

Children's Books for Gay and Lesbian Parented Families
Bosche, S. (1981). Jenny Lives with Eric and Martin. London, England: Gay Men's Press.

Dahl, J. (1989). River of Promise. San Diego, CA: Luramedia.

Elwin, R., Paulse, M. (1990). Asha's Mums. Toronto, Canada: Women's Press.

Heron, A., Meredith, M. (1991). How Would You Feel If Your Dad Was Gay? Boston, MA: Alyson Publications.

Newman, L. (1989). Heather Has Two Mommies. Boston, MA: Alyson Publications.

Newman, L. (1991). Gloria Goes to Gay Pride. Boston, MA: Alyson Publications.

Newman, L. (1993). Saturday Is Pattyday. Boston, MA: Alyson Publications.

Schaffer, P. (1988). How Babies and Families Are Made: There Is More Than One Way. Berkeley, CA: Tabor Sarah Books.

Willhoite, M. (1990). Daddy's Roommate Boston, MA: Alyson Publications.

Willhoite, M. (1991). Families: A Coloring Book. Boston, MA: Alyson Publications.

Willhoite, M. (1993). Uncle What-Is-It Is Coming To Visit. Boston, MA: Alyson Publications.

Bibliography of Books for Gay and Lesbian Parents
Barrett, R. L., Robinson, B. E. (1990). Gay Fathers. Lexington, MA: Lexington Books.

Benkov, L. (1994). Reinventing the Family: Lesbian and Gay Parents. New York, NY: Crown Publishing.

Berzon, B. (1988). Permanent Partners: Building Gay and Lesbian Relationships. New York, NY: Penguin Books.

Bozett, F. (1987). Gay and Lesbian Parents. New York, NY: Praeger.

Burke, P. (1993). Family Values: Two Moms and their Son. New York, NY: Random House.

Corley, R. (1990). The Final Closet: The Gay Parents' Guide for Coming Out to Their Children. Miami, FL: Editech.

Curry, H., Clifford, D. (1991). A Legal Guide for Lesbian and Gay Couples. Berkeley, CA: Nolo Press.

Gantz, J. (1983). Whose Child Cries. Rollings Hills Estates, CA: JALMAR.

Gil De Lamadrid, M. (1991). Lesbians Choosing Motherhood: Legal Implications of Donor Insemination and Co-parenting. San Francisco, CA: National Center for Lesbian Rights.

Hanscombe, G. E., Forster, J. (1987). Rocking the Cradle. Boston, MA: Alyson Publications.

Hidalgo, H., Peterson, T.L., Woodman, N.J. (1985). Lesbian and Gay Issues: A Resource Manual for Social Workers. Silver Spring, MD: NASW.

Johnson, S. (1990). Staying Power: Longterm Lesbian Couples. Tallahassee, FL: NAIAD.

Lewin, E. (1993). Lesbian Mothers. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press.

Macpike, L. (1989). There's Something I've Been Meaning to Tell You. Tallahassee, FL: NAIAD.

Martin, April. (1993). The Lesbian and Gay Parenting Handbook. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers.

Morgen, K. B. (1995). Getting Simon: Two Gay Doctors' Journey to Fatherhood. New York, NY: Bramble Books.

Pies, C. (1985). Considering Parenthood: A Workbook for Lesbians. San Francisco, CA: Spinsters/Aunt Lute.

Pollack, S., Vaughn, J. (1987). Politics of the Heart: A Lesbian Parenting Anthology. Ithaca, NY: Firebrand Books.

Rafkin, L. (1987). Different Daughters: A Book by Mothers of Lesbians. San Francisco, CA: Cleis Press.

Rafkin, L. (1990). Different Mothers: Sons and daughters of lesbians talk about their lives. Pittsburgh, PA: Cleis Press.

Rothblum, E., Cole, E. (1989). Loving Boldly: Issues Facing Lesbians. New York, NY: Harrington Park Press.

Schulenberg, J. (1985). Gay Parenting: A Complete Guide for Gay Men and Lesbians with Children. New York, NY: Doubleday.
Related Topics
Unplanned Pregnancy?
California
Click here to visit Adoption Law Group
Our mission is to offer caring support for the birth mother as she courageously navigates her adoption journey, and expert legal advice for the adoptive parents as they seek to build their family.
Adoption Law Group
855-BIRTHMOTHER   (855) 247-8466
advertisement
 
Sponsored Links
Parent Profiles
Hey there! It's Jon and Liz, an adventurous, outgoing, and fun couple from Phoenix! We have a warm, loving home and are excited about adopting our first child. Check out our... [more]

[about us]  [contact us]  [waiting couples near CA]  [all]

Adoption Tips
For any number of reasons, a country could decide to stop or suspend adoptions for a short time or even an undetermined time, so it's important to stay as flexible as possible.
Adoption Photolisting
Rochan (CA / 10 / F)
Rochan is a friendly, talkative, affectionate, and active girl. She is very protective and caring with younger children and is very loving toward her 3-year old foster sister,... [more]

[about me]   [search]   [waiting kids in CA]   [all]   [share]

Adoption E-Magazine
Help
Feedback
Template Settings
Width: 1024     1280
Choose a Location:
Choose a Theme: