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AIA Supports Gay/Lesbian Adoptive Families
Calling for an end to "gender politics" in adoption, the American Infertility Association adds its voice to support for gay/lesbian adoptive families.

Book Review: "Gay Dads: A Celebration of Fatherhood"
In addition to word-and-photo portraits of gay dads - singles and couples - and their children by adoption, surrogacy, and co-parenting, David Strah's new book includes family-building resources for gay men and introduces new research on gay fathers. Encouraging reading for gay men and their families, interesting reading for all.

Guatemala Says "No" to Gays & Lesbians?
One agency advises that single persons interested in international adoption from Guatemala are now required to provide a document stating they are not homosexuals.

Older Parent Adoption
Adoption for those in their 40s and older has traditionally held few options. Prospective adoptive parents need to be realistic - and positive - about their own abilities and capabilities as more opportunities become available.

Older Single Parent Adoption From China
Sharon Kaufman, former Executive Director of the Joint Council on International Children's Services, shares her personal experience and thoughts on older single parent adoption. At 51, Sharon adopted her daughter from China.

Single Parent Adoptions: Why Not?
One of our readers makes a good argument for single parent adoption, citing national statistics and family trends.

Singled Out
Is one parent's decision reason to question the validity of single parent adoption in general?

Two Women and a Baby
Adoption by gays and lesbians is a controversial issue, but while the debate rages, happy families are being formed and thriving.

UK Makes Way for Gay Adoption
An amendment to the Adoption and Children Bill has passed the House of Commons, but faces opposition in the House of Lords.

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