Gay couples as fit to adopt as heterosexuals

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A new study reported in the journal Adoption Quarterly finds that the sexual orientation of adoptive parents has no impact on the emotional development of their children.

“There are implications for social work educators, adoption professionals, and policy makers in this and other recent studies,” said Averett.

“We must pay attention to the data indicating that gay and lesbian parents are as fit as heterosexual parents to adopt,” Averett added, “because at least 130,000 children are depending on us to act as informed advocates on their behalf.”

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