LGBTQ Parenting

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If you’ve been discriminated against based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or HIV status, the ACLU wants to hear about it.

What's at Stake

LGBTQ people become parents in a variety of ways, including adoption, foster parenting, donor insemination, surrogacy, and from previous heterosexual relationships. We’ve made great progress in protecting the relationships of LGBTQ parents and their children. Unfortunately, there’s still a lot of work to be done.

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For non-LGBTQ issues, please contact your local ACLU affiliate.

LGBTQ people become parents in a variety of ways, including adoption, foster parenting, donor insemination, surrogacy, and from previous heterosexual relationships. We’ve made great progress in protecting the relationships of LGBTQ parents and their children. Unfortunately, there’s still a lot of work to be done.

Need help?

FILL OUT OUR CONFIDENTIAL ONLINE FORM

For non-LGBTQ issues, please contact your local ACLU affiliate.

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