LGBTQ Family Support

Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) families are a valuable resource for the many children who are in the foster care system and who are waiting for a family to adopt them.  LGBT families often bring particular strengths to meet many of the special needs that children from the foster care system have.

In the state of California, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals have the same rights as anyone to adopt a child.

The process of adopting a waiting child is an intrusive and emotional undertaking, so if you are considering adoption, you will want to know that your adoption agency is committed to you and will be supportive throughout the process—and beyond. At Family Builders, we take pride in the fact that many of the families with whom we work are LGBT families.

• We offer special support groups for LGBT families, and our staff is knowledgeable about resources in the community that are available for LGBT families.
• Family Builders has been in the forefront of advocating for public policy and practice changes in the adoption field to provide the opportunity for LGBT families to adopt.
• Family Builders has developed a training curriculum and has provided training locally and nationally on the subject of LGBT adoption to professionals in the field.
• Our executive director is a member of the Child Welfare League of America’s National Advisory Network for LGBTQ Youth and Adults Involved With the Child Welfare System.