Journey to same-sex parenthood : firsthand advice, tips, and stories from lesbian and gay couples / Eric Rosswood ; foreword by Melissa Gilbert ; introduction by Charlie Condou.
Open adoption -- Foster parenting and adopting from foster care -- Surrogacy -- Assisted reproduction -- Co-parenting -- Appendix A. Legal considerations -- Appendix B. Reasons why and challenges -- Appendix C. Questions to ask.
Summary:
Same-sex couples are faced with many options when choosing to have children today. Author Eric Rosswood guides prospective LGBT parents to explore these five popular options: adoption, surrogacy, foster care, co-parenting, and assisted reproduction. Each section includes a description of the specific family-building approach, followed by personal stories from same-sex couples and individuals who have chosen and gone through that particular journey. The appendix contains important legal issues to consider and questions, to ask before deciding to move forward.
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