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Somewhere between 6 million and 12 million children have been blessed with gay parents. Yet, gay and lesbian parents continue to struggle on a daily basis with the challenges of a homophobic society and institutionalized oppression. Gays and lesbians are the only population facing restrictions on...
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One of the most difficult things to do as an older lesbian is coming out to your kids. There really is no formula to make this as painless as possible but there are some things you can do to make it easier on yourself and your children.
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2moms2dads.com

Resources, articles, and message board for parents or people who are interested in becoming parents.

http://www.2moms2dads.com/

(Clicks: 2; Comments: 0; Added: Apr 12, 2006)

A Union In Wait

Documentary about two women in North Carolina and their same-sex union ceremony that divided a community and made national headlines.

http://www.aunioninwait.com/

(Clicks: 0; Comments: 0; Added: Apr 12, 2006)

Families Joined by Love

Books about gay and lesbian parenting for lesbian mothers, gay fathers, and their children. Subjects covered include parenting, adoption, surrogacy, insemination, prejudice, and more. Titles are carefully selected and organized into categories.

http://www.gayandlesbianfamilies.com

(Clicks: 11; Comments: 1; Added: Jan 6, 2007)

Family Ties - Lesbian Parenting

Houston Area Family Ties Association is a social and support group for lesbian parents and their children.

http://familyties.20m.com/

(Clicks: 2; Comments: 0; Added: Apr 12, 2006)

FTL: Transgender and Gay/Lesbian Parenting

Articles, interviews, reviews, medical and legal advice for transgender, gay, lesbian families and single dads.

http://www.geocities.com/fasterthanlife_2000/family.html

(Clicks: 1; Comments: 0; Added: Apr 12, 2006)

Gay and Lesbian Family Values

An organization that provides assistance to gay and lesbian couples that have children or are thinking about having children.

http://www.angelfire.com/co/GayFamilyValues/

(Clicks: 2; Comments: 0; Added: Apr 12, 2006)

Gay Family Options

Ads of gays and lesbians seeking parenting partners. View the ads or submit your own free of charge.

http://www.gayfamilyoptions.org/

(Clicks: 3; Comments: 0; Added: Apr 12, 2006)

Gay Parenting Article

Discusses the pros and cons of coming out as a gay parent.

http://members.aol.com/tjfronczak/lesgayparenting.htm

(Clicks: 0; Comments: 0; Added: Apr 12, 2006)

Gay Parenting Magazine

A magazine for gay and lesbian parents and those hoping to become gay and lesbian parents.

http://www.gayparentmag.com/index.html

(Clicks: 1; Comments: 0; Added: Apr 12, 2006)

Lesbian and Gay Parenting

American Psychological Association research summary of lesbian and gay parents and their children. Concludes that gay and lesbian parents are just as fit as their heterosexual counterparts.

http://www.apa.org/pi/parent.html

(Clicks: 1; Comments: 0; Added: Apr 12, 2006)

Our Family

The gay and lesbian family and parenting support for the San Francisco Bay Area.

http://www.ourfamily.org/

(Clicks: 1; Comments: 0; Added: Apr 12, 2006)

Prospective Queer Parents (PQP)

Providing a forum for the exchange of information and a social gathering space for GLBT people who are interested in childraising and parenting.

http://www.queerparents.org/

(Clicks: 1; Comments: 0; Added: Apr 12, 2006)

ProudParenting.com

Magazine for parents. Articles, subscription information, business directory, and state resources.

http://www.proudparenting.com/

(Clicks: 0; Comments: 0; Added: Apr 12, 2006)

Sol's Pages

A thirteen year old Wisconsin activist speaks out about her lesbian family. Includes her testimony at a legislative hearing on a same sex marriage bill.

http://www.geocities.com/WestHollywood/Heights/6502/index.html

(Clicks: 0; Comments: 0; Added: Apr 12, 2006)

Suite101: Gay Parenting and Families

Articles presented by a community editor, with forum discussions.

http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/gay_parenting_families

(Clicks: 0; Comments: 0; Added: Apr 12, 2006)

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