If you are one of those 2 million LGBTQ individuals considering adoption, read on to learn more about same-sex adoption laws, the adoption process for LGBTQ couples and how American Adoptions can help you grow your family through adoption. Today, 4 percent of adopted children and 3 percent of foster children are raised by gay and lesbian parents, and 2 million more LGBTQ individuals are interested in adopting.Īdoption can be a great way for same-sex couples to realize their dreams of parenthood. In fact, same-sex couples are four times more likely to be raising an adopted child and six times more likely to be raising foster children than heterosexual couples. Same-sex adoption statistics suggest that more and more gay couples are adopting. Today’s families are more diverse than ever, especially in the world of adoption - transracial, multicultural, same-sex and single-parent families are all often created through adoption. We assist in many LGBTQ adoptions and have been honored to help hundreds of wonderful couples fulfill their dream of becoming parents. There’s a core belief at the heart of adoption: Family is more than biology.ĭue to our belief in this absolute truth, we are proud to fully support LGBTQ adoption.
