Single Dad Wins in Florida: The Gill Family Story
I am a single dad who has provided foster care to 26 youngsters over the past 10 years. Two of them, brothers Xavier and Nathaniel,
We Got That Call: Brian Sheerin’s Family Story
I knew at a very early age that I was gay. Like many of my non-gay friends, while I was growing up, I had dreams
Henry Amador Joins the Southern Advisory Council
Photo Credit: Lisa Rigby Family Equality Council is happy to welcome our newest Southern Advisory Council member, Henry Amador. Henry currently lives in Durham, North Carolina and
Pioneers in Florida: The Amador Batten Family Story
Photo Credit: Lisa Rigby My husband Joel and I always knew we wanted to be fathers. Living in Florida at the time we knew that the
6 Kids and Counting: The Keane Family Story
I began my journey into parenthood thirteen years ago when fourteen year old Jennifer came to my home. Although I was unable to adopt Jennifer,
FORMING A FAMILY THROUGH ADOPTION PT. 3
How can a parent legally protect their partner’s child if they’re not married? If they’re fortunate enough to live in a jurisdiction that allows second
A Forever Family in our Hearts: THE NORMAND-GUZZARDO FAMILY
Being from the conservative South, the unknown of the adoption process and what obstacles might be ahead of us was definitely not overshadowed by our
April Aaron-Brush Joins the Southern Advisory Council
Family Equality Council is thrilled to welcome our newest Southern Advisory Council member, April Aaron-Brush. Born and bred in Alabama, April and her wife Ginger are
Longing to Be Parents:The Cavanaugh-McAdoo Family Story
My partner Sean Cavanaugh and I both came from strong families, and always wanted to have a family of our own. Longing to be parents,
Appeals ruling delays this gay couple’s return to Michigan
My day started as it often does — hitting snooze a few too many times, feeding the dogs, packing lunch for my 4-year-old son, Lucas, dropping him off at school before putting
The Hecht-McGowan Family Story
My wife Sharon and I anxiously awaited the arrival of our daughter Sadie and did all of the usual planning – picked out bedding and
Adoption Is Not For the Weak: The Fox-Simes Family Story
We are careful with stories. The intimate stories of how our family came to be are for our children. Anyone who has children who were
