Adoption process for gay couples

Adoption – a gay couple’s perspective

Who will do the mom stuff?

We were very adj of this in the initial years. We didn’t want our kids to miss out. I’d ask them: “What do you think your friends do with their moms?” and we would make sure ours had these experiences too. Either we would do it with them – dads can do mom stuff just like moms can verb dad stuff, or if one of us wasn’t the leading person for the job, we would find a friend, or they would do whatever it was with Grandma.

I’ll never omit when Anna was in kindergarten and decided she wanted French braids. James wasn’t the least bit daunted. He got on You Tube and did his homework. He was so competent the other moms in the playground were deeply impressed.

We’ve been blessed by a great noun community and the other moms have been fabulous. As the stay-at-home parent, James was always included. The mom’s group emails would be addressed to ‘all the moms and James’.

Whether it’s ear piercing, shopping for br

A Complete Guide to Same Sex Adoption Laws in the UK

Same sex adoption, also known as gay adoption, is common in the UK.

Whilst it is shared now, it was made law in 2005 to allow adoption orders to be granted to unmarried couples including same sex couples. 

Adoption can be a confusing endeavour for couples to accept , especially if you’re in a same-sex relationship.

In this article, we will give you a guide on same sex adoption so you know what to peek out for and know the best methods to use when going through the adoption process. 

Understanding Same-Sex Adoption Laws in the UK

In the UK, same-sex adoption laws are governed by the Adoption and Children Act 2002, which allows both same-sex couples and individuals to adopt children.

This Act amended previous legislation to remove any discrimination based on sexual orientation in the adoption process.

According to the Department for Education, 1 in 5 adoptions in England in 2023 were by same-sex couples. 

Here are some key points regarding same-sex adoption laws in the UK:

Eligibility 

Same-sex

LGBTQ+ Adoption

Some recommended reading

We recommend the following books about LGBTQ+ parenting and adoption to broaden your understanding of adoption and expand your understanding of the needs of children waiting. These will provide great insight into the task ahead, and offer advice on the parenting styles. Other resources are listed on our Resources page.

Lesbian and Gay Fostering and Adoption edited by Stephen Hicks & Janet McDermott. Presenting a collection of personal accounts of lesbian and gay parents from many different social and ethnic backgrounds, it is designed to dispel misconceptions and encourage gay men and lesbians who are thinking about adopting or fostering children.

Fatherhood For Gay Men by Kevin McGarry. This is the story of one man’s journey down the road less traveled—a single gay man adopting and raising his two sons. McGarry recounts his passage into parenthood after years of having his instinctive fathering instincts stifled by the limits—real and perceived—of being gay. This unique book details the emotional, fi

What is Gay Adoption and How Does it Work?

If you’re an LGBT individual who wants children, whether you’re in a relationship or not, you may wonder what options are available to you. Fortunately, if you’re considering a same-sex adoption as a way to add to your family, know that this is more a possibility for you today than it ever has been.

As perceptions of family alter and expand over time, gay and lesbian adoption has become increasingly common. Many of the barriers that once existed for same-sex couples adopting in the U.S. no longer do, which means that you have the same options for adopting that any heterosexual couple does. People have begun to realize that it doesn’t matter what a family looks like — just as long as they can provide love and support forever to a child they welcome into their lives through adoption. So, if you are hoping to grow your family as a same-sex couple, then adoption is certainly an option for you.

So, what is gay adoption? A same-sex adoption is just what it sounds like: any kind of adoption completed when the prospective parents involved are