Youth Perspectives on Being Adopted from Foster Care by Lesbian and Gay Parents: Implications for Families and Adoption Professionals

Cody, Patricia A.; Farr, Rachel H.; McRoy, Ruth G.; Ayers‐Lopez, Susan; Ledesma, Kathleen J.

doi:10.1080/10926755.2016.1200702

Cited by 27 publications

(20 citation statements)

References 40 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Unclassified

Order By: Relevance

“…Although children in lesbian mother families consistently report experiencing stigma related to their family type during middle childhood and adolescence (Cody et al 2017, Farr et al 2016, they also report having positive conceptualizations of their families (Farr et al 2016, Gartrell et al 2012). Adopted children with LG parents have highlighted specific benefits they felt were conferred by growing up with LG parents, including increased acceptance and understanding toward others (Cody et al 2017).…”

Section: Gay Fathersmentioning

confidence: 99%

Impact of New Family Forms on Parenting and Child Development

Imrie

Golombok

2020

Annu. Rev. Dev. Psychol.

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The structure of families has changed significantly over the last 40 years due to changes in legislation, technology, and societal attitudes. This article examines parenting and child development in new family forms, i.e., family forms that did not exist or were not visible until the latter part of the twentieth century. First, we give an overview of the historical and current context of new family forms. Then, we discuss parenting and child development in six new family types: families with lesbian mothers, families with gay fathers, intentional single-mother families, donor conception families, surrogacy families, and families with trans parents. Next, we discuss how research on the impact of new family forms on parenting and child development can inform our understanding of the relative influence of family processes and family structure on child development and parenting. We conclude with directions for future research. Expected final online publication date for the Annual Review of Developmental Psychology, Volume 2 is December 15, 2020. Please see http://www.annualreviews.org/page/journal/pubdates for revised estimates.

show abstract

Section: Gay Fathersmentioning

confidence: 99%

Impact of New Family Forms on Parenting and Child Development

Imrie

Golombok

2020

Annu. Rev. Dev. Psychol.

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…For example, Farr, Crain, Oakley, Cashen, and Garber (2016) found that young adopted children of LGBQ parents were highly aware of oppression and reported feelings of "difference" from their peers, although positive perceptions of their own families appeared to outweigh these negative impressions and experiences. Similarly, other studies have found both young children and adolescents report positive experiences with having same-sex parents, while also acknowledging stigma and bullying from others (Cody, Farr, McRoy, Ayers-Lopez, & Ledesma, 2017;Gartrell et al, 2005;Welsh, 2011). Other studies have noted how children, both young and adolescent, see themselves and act as advocates (Hosking, Mulholland, & Baird, 2015).…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 84%

All Families Are Special: Experiences of Lesbian-Parented Families

2018

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

This study explores the lived experiences of members of lesbian-parented families incorporating a systemic perspective to include both the voices of mothers and their young children. Eight whole-family interviews were conducted with lesbian couples with at least one child in elementary school (aged 5-11). Six themes emerged from the study: intentionality in finding places to live and travel, having children, and having discussions with their children; views of themselves as advocates and being "out" in their communities; noticing how times are changing; identifying assumptions as a two-way street; perceptions of gender surrounding parenting and the salience of various identities; and the dialectical tension between wanting to be perceived as normal and wanting to acknowledge their uniqueness. Clinical implications and suggestions for future research are discussed.

show abstract

“…112 Authors of a recent study exploring the perspectives of youth who were adopted by gay and lesbian parents reported that although many children experienced more bullying and teasing than their counterparts, children of gay or lesbian parents were more accepting, had greater understanding, and were more compassionate toward people and individual differences than their counterparts raised by heterosexual parents. 113 This growing literature supports pediatricians in their advocacy for all capable individuals to have the opportunity to become foster and adoptive parents.…”

Section: Family Differencesmentioning

confidence: 96%

Pediatrician Guidance in Supporting Families of Children Who Are Adopted, Fostered, or in Kinship Care

2020

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The child welfare system strives to provide children and adolescents in foster care with a safe, nurturing environment through kinship and nonkinship foster care placement with the goal of either reunification with birth parents or adoption. Pediatricians can support families who care for children and adolescents who are fostered and adopted while attending to children' s medical needs and helping each child attain their developmental potential. Although this report primarily focuses on children in the US child welfare system, private and internationally adopted children often have similar needs. THE FACES OF CHILD WELFARE IN THE UNITED STATES The child welfare system strives to protect the safety of children while supporting families whose children are placed in foster care. In this document, the term "child" includes infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. The child welfare system also serves as a bridge to the primary goal of permanency through reunification or adoption. On September 30, 2018, the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System reported that 437 283 children and adolescents were in foster care. 1 Of these children, 262 956 entered foster care during the fiscal year of 2018, with 250 103 exiting foster care. The number of children served in the foster care system during 2018 was 687 345. There were 125 422 children waiting to be adopted, with 71 254 having parental rights terminated and 63 123 subsequently being adopted from care. Primary reasons for entering foster care include neglect (62%), parental substance use (36%), poor coping skills of the caregiver (14%), physical abuse (13%), and inadequate housing (10%). Other reasons that account for less than 10% in each category include child behavior problems, parental incarceration, parental alcoholism, abandonment, sexual abuse, child disability, relinquishment, parental death, and child alcohol and other substance use. 1 A growing number of children, estimated to be 5% to 10%

show abstract

Youth Perspectives on Being Adopted from Foster Care by Lesbian and Gay Parents: Implications for Families and Adoption Professionals

Cited by 27 publications

References 40 publications

Impact of New Family Forms on Parenting and Child Development

Impact of New Family Forms on Parenting and Child Development

All Families Are Special: Experiences of Lesbian-Parented Families

Pediatrician Guidance in Supporting Families of Children Who Are Adopted, Fostered, or in Kinship Care

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About