All children matter : how legal and social inequalities hurt LGBT families : full report / MAP, Movement Advancement Project, Family Equality Council, [and] Center for American Progress, authors ; NASW, National Association of Social Workers, COLAGE, [and] Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute, partners ; with a foreword by CWLA.
Publisher:
MAP ;
Copyright Date:
2011
Description:
ii, 125 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 28 cm
This report offers one of the most comprehensive portraits to date of the wide range of obstacles facing LGBT families in America. It highlights three major needs that every child deserves: stable, loving homes; economic security; and health and well-being. In each of these areas, the report outlines how current laws and social stigma create obstacles for LGBT families. The introduction's "A story of two American families," sums up the effects of unequal laws and social stigma by providing a case study of different outcomes for two families, one with lesbian parents and the other with heterosexual parents. Finally, the report offers detailed recommendations for eliminating or reducing inequities and improving the lives of children with LGBT parents. Where possible, the report also highlights how current laws and stigma harm children in other modern family configurations, such as those with unmarried heterosexual parents.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)830032353
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.