Adoption.com — LGBTQ+
Family Building · Virginia · Free
Adoption resources, agencies, and support for LGBTQ+ prospective parents. A starting point for foster parents navigating training, licensure, and matching with LGBTQ+ youth in care. Second-parent adoption typically takes 4–8 months and costs
,500–4,000 depending on state. Marriage equality made some family-building easier but second-parent adoption is still recommended for travel across hostile states. Open at no cost to LGBTQ+ Virginia residents and the people supporting them.
Contact & Details
Address: Nationwide
Hours: Online
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