Lesbian and Gay Foster and Adoptive Parents : Recruiting, Assessing, and Supporting an Untapped Resource for Children and Youth

Acknowledgments vii Foreword ix Introduction 1(12) Lesbian and Gay Identity 13(16) The Legal Context 29(16) Research on Lesbian and Gay Parenting 45(10) Issues for Lesbians and Gay Men When Considering Parenting 55(8) Recruiting Lesbian and Gay Adopters and Foster Parents 63(8) Assessment of Lesbian and Gay Foster Parents and Adopters 71(20) Supporting Lesbian and Gay Foster Parents and Adopters 91(6) Appendix A Case Vignettes 97(4) Appendix B Affirming Policies from National Organizations 101(10) Appendix C Web Resources 111(6) Appendix D Video Resources 117(2) References 119(12) About the Author 131