GLBTIQ Approaches to adoption
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Author: Matthews, John D; Cramer, Elizabeth P
Title: Envisaging the adoption process to strengthen gay- and lesbian-headed families: recommendations for adoption professionals
Reference: Child Welfare, 85(2), March/April 2006, pp.317-340
Abstract: This article explores the unique characteristics and strengths of prospective gay and lesbian adoptive parents throughout each of the three phases of the adoption process - pre-placement, placement, and post-placement - as well as providing suggestions for adoption professionals working with gays and lesbians. Data from a recent qualitative study of single, gay adoptive fathers are used to illustrate examples and expose areas of potential strengths of adoptive parents not generally explored in the pre-placement or preparatory stage. Special attention also is given to the continuing needs of adoptive families headed by gays and lesbians after adoptive placement.
Author: Matthews, John D; Cramer, Elizabeth P
Title: Envisaging the adoption process to strengthen gay- and lesbian-headed families: recommendations for adoption professionals
Reference: Child Welfare, 85(2), March/April 2006, pp.317-340
Abstract: This article explores the unique characteristics and strengths of prospective gay and lesbian adoptive parents throughout each of the three phases of the adoption process - pre-placement, placement, and post-placement - as well as providing suggestions for adoption professionals working with gays and lesbians. Data from a recent qualitative study of single, gay adoptive fathers are used to illustrate examples and expose areas of potential strengths of adoptive parents not generally explored in the pre-placement or preparatory stage. Special attention also is given to the continuing needs of adoptive families headed by gays and lesbians after adoptive placement.
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