Same Sex Couples

Same sex couples are increasingly choosing adoption to have a child of their own although the laws vary from state to state and can be very discriminating and confusing. In the U.S., states may restrict adoption by sexual orientation or marital status. Since adoptions are mostly handled by local courts in the United States, some judges and clerks accept or deny petitions to adopt on criteria that vary from other judges and clerks in the same state, leading to a confused or ambiguous legal status for same-sex parents in some states. At A Baby Step Adoption, we support our gay and lesbian parents on the quest to start a family. We can help navigate the legal system in your state so that you are able to give a child the gift of a forever family.