Gay Adoption Laws by State
Alabama - Hawaii
The following information is as basic as it gets. Regardless of which state you are in, you will run into agencies who are homophobic and would rather not work with GLBT singles or couples. Follow the links for further gay adoption resources by state. This information will become more valuable as the site ages and users share more of their personal stories. So keep checking back.About the answers: a "yes" or a "no" means that there are laws on the books in the state addressing the issue. An "unknown" means there are no laws that specifically address the issue and there are no known cases that have set a precedent. A "precedent set" means there have been cases in the state where a court has issued a ruling. If you have information to add, please contact me. AdoptionPride.com does not give legal advice. The information on this site comes from my personal experience, my own research, and AdoptionPride.com's visitors' experience. It is true to the best of our knowledge, but you should consult a legal expert to be sure.
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Laws by States SC-WY
Alabama
Allows single gay adoption petitions? YesAllows same sex couple petitions? Unknown Allows same sex second parent petitions? Precedent set to allow If you have experience with gay adoption in Alabama, spread the word at AdoptionPride.com.
Gay Adoption Resources in Alabama
Alaska
Allows single gay adoption petitions? YesAllows same sex couple petitions? Unknown Allows same sex second parent petitions? Precedent set to allow If you have experience with gay adoption in Alaska, spread the word at AdoptionPride.com.
Gay Adoption Resources in Alaska
Arizona
Allows single gay adoption petitions? YesAllows same sex couple petitions? Unknown Allows same sex second parent petitions? Unknown If you have experience with gay adoption in Arizona, spread the word at AdoptionPride.com.
Gay Adoption Resources in Arizona
Arkansas
Allows single gay adoption petitions? YesAllows same sex couple petitions? No Allows same sex second parent petitions? No If you have experience with gay adoption in Arkansas, spread the word at AdoptionPride.com.
Gay Adoption Resources in Arkansas
California
Allows single gay adoption petitions? YesAllows same sex couple petitions? Yes Allows same sex second parent petitions? Yes If you have experience with gay adoption in California, spread the word at AdoptionPride.com.
Gay Adoption Resources in California
Colorado
Allows single gay adoption petitions? YesAllows same sex couple petitions? Yes Allows same sex second parent petitions? Yes If you have experience with gay adoption in Colorado, spread the word at AdoptionPride.com.
Gay Adoption Resources in Colorado
Connecticut
Allows single gay adoption petitions? YesAllows same sex couple petitions? Yes Allows same sex second parent petitions? Yes If you have experience with gay adoption in Connecticut, spread the word at AdoptionPride.com.
Gay Adoption Resources in Connecticut
Delaware
Allows single gay adoption petitions? YesAllows same sex couple petitions? Unknown Allows same sex second parent petitions? Precedent set to allow in some courts in the state If you have experience with gay adoption in Delaware, spread the word at AdoptionPride.com.
Gay Adoption Resources in Delaware
District of Columbia
Allows single gay adoption petitions? YesAllows same sex couple petitions? Yes Allows same sex second parent petitions? Yes If you have experience with gay adoption in DC, spread the word at AdoptionPride.com.
Gay Adoption Resources in the District of Columbia
Florida
Allows single gay adoption petitions? NoAllows same sex couple petitions? No Allows same sex second parent petitions? No If you have experience with gay adoption in Florida, spread the word at AdoptionPride.com.
Gay Adoption Resources in Florida
Georgia
Allows single gay adoption petitions? YesAllows same sex couple petitions? Unknown Allows same sex second parent petitions? Precedent set to allow If you have experience with gay adoption in Georgia, spread the word at AdoptionPride.com.
Gay Adoption Resources in Georgia
Hawaii
Allows single gay adoption petitions? YesAllows same sex couple petitions? Unknown Allows same sex second parent petitions? Precedent set to allow If you have experience with gay adoption in Hawaii, spread the word at AdoptionPride.com.
Gay Adoption Resources in Hawaii
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Laws by States NE-RI
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