Lesbian and Gay Foster Care and Adoption, Second Edition

This book explores the joys and challenges of adoptive and foster parenting for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people, including changes in policy and research. It interviews families at different stages of the process and provides information and advice for same-sex couples and LGBT single parents.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 272 pages
\n Publication date: 19 July 2018
\n Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
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Featuring a diverse range of families from various backgrounds, this captivating book delves into the exhilarating and transformative journey of adoptive and foster parenting. The authors shed light on the profound changes that have occurred in the realm of adoption and fostering for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals over time, encompassing significant policy shifts and valuable insights from research. Through in-depth interviews with families at different stages of the fostering and adoption process, from those undergoing assessments to experienced foster carers and adopters who were interviewed for the first edition of this book two decades ago, the authors offer a firsthand account of the experiences and challenges faced by LGBT families.

While the number of LGBT people choosing to adopt or foster has indeed grown since then, it is important to acknowledge that some of the very real challenges that they face persist. These challenges include social stigma, homophobia, and discriminatory policies, which can create significant barriers and hardships for families. In response to these challenges, families have developed innovative strategies to navigate and overcome them.

This book serves as an invaluable resource for same-sex couples and LGBT single parents, as well as social workers, social work educators, sociologists of personal life, fostering and adoption panel members. It provides a comprehensive exploration of the joys and complexities of adoptive and foster parenting, offering valuable insights and advice for those embarking on this extraordinary journey. By shedding light on the experiences of LGBT families, this book contributes to a broader understanding of family diversity and promotes inclusivity and acceptance in society.

\n Weight: 356g\n
Dimension: 226 x 155 x 21 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781849055192\n \n