The Duddy-Burke Family Adoption Story
Hi! We are the Duddy-Burkes—Becky, Marianne, Emily and Fini. We live in Boston, Massachusetts. Becky and I met at church on Easter Sunday 1994. We
Impeding LGBT Parents Does Not Help Children Who Need Families
Eventually, every candidate running for president will probably say it. Child-welfare professionals work mightily to practice it. U.S. laws and policies promote its essential truth:
Non-Discrimination and the Affordable Care Act: Proposed Rule
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law in 2010, extending to all Americans the opportunity to acquire affordable health insurance. In addition, the
Marriage…And the ‘D’ Word
Summer was an especially lovely and rainbow filled season this year with the Supreme Court decision on marriage equality. I celebrated and cried with the
Welcoming Our Newest Expert, Diane Tomaz
We are welcoming our newest Expert, Diane Tomaz. Diane will be our new go-to voice for all of your questions on foster care and adoption.
Ending Conversion Therapy: Supporting and Affirming LGBTQ Youth
This morning, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services, released a first-of-its-kind federal
Author in the Spotlight: Cory Silverberg
Cory Silverberg Cory Silverberg is a sexuality educator, author, public speaker, and was a founding member of the Come As You Are Co-operative. He received his Masters of Education
A Lesbian Mom on Gay Days Anaheim
My daughter went to Disneyland at age 2. But I actually didn’t step into the place until almost age 30. My mother raised my sister
Tia Girardi Joins the New England Advisory Council
We’re excited to announce that Tia Girardi has joined our New England Advisory Council. Tia is an active leader in the LGBTQ community and is
Jamie Bergeron Joins the New England Advisory Council
Jamie Bergeron grew up in Central New York with her 2 moms, Sharon and Lynette, and brother Casey. After attending Family Week in the late
Author in the Spotlight: Shirley Macinnis Ringo
Shirley Macinnis Ringo As a mother Shirley, read to her children every night teaching them how important and special they were using stories of
Kim & Robin’s Family Story
Kim and her partner Robin live in Southern Wisconsin in a university town of about 15,000 people. They have two children, Sanibel age 7