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
Guest Post: Barriers to Forming Loving Families: Adoption Laws and Same-Sex Couples
Throughout November, Family Equality Council and its partners are celebrating National Adoption Month through our Allies for Adoption campaign. The Religious Action Center of Reform
FORMING A FAMILY THROUGH ADOPTION PT. 2
What kinds of protections exist to prevent discrimination against LGBTQ prospective parents seeking to adopt or serve as foster parents? Well, the bottom-line reality is
What a Difference a Year or Two Makes!
Veteran’s Day has always been a day of celebration in our family. Generations of my family have given service to this incredible country: grandparents, aunts,
Florida to Illinois and Back: Amy and Wendi’s Journey
When we go together in 2004, Amy and I knew pretty early on that we wanted to be parents. One of the first serious
Our Forever Family: The Cobb Family Story
I always wanted to adopt. Ever since I was a teenager, I knew that adoption would be something that I would do. I am adopted.
Forming A Family Through Adoption Pt. 1
If my partner and I are legally married, do we have a better chance of adopting? First of all, it’s important for people to understand
A Florida Rollercoaster: JTL Adoption Story
My wife and I met in November 2004, and were married 5 years later on November 10, 2009. Living in Florida we always accepted that