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Book

Journey to same-sex parenthood : firsthand advice, tips, and stories from lesbian and gay couples

Call Number

  • 306.874 R838 (OSH)

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Publication Information

Far Hills, New Jersey : New Horizon Press, [2016]

Physical Description

xix, 231 pages ; 22 cm

Summary

Same-sex couples are faced with many options when choosing to have children today. Author Eric Rosswood guides prospective LGBT parents to explore these five popular options: adoption, surrogacy, foster care, co-parenting, and assisted reproduction. Each section includes a description of the specific family-building approach, followed by personal stories from same-sex couples and individuals who have chosen and gone through that particular journey. The appendix contains important legal issues to consider and questions, to ask before deciding to move forward.

Contents

  • Open adoption
  • Foster parenting and adopting from foster care
  • Surrogacy
  • Assisted reproduction
  • Co-parenting
  • Appendix A. Legal considerations
  • Appendix B. Reasons why and challenges
  • Appendix C. Questions to ask.

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