I'm g*y and I live with my boyfriend. Can we adopt a little baby?

Question

We are British, English to be precise. I'm 20 years old. He's 22.

Can we adopt a female baby ?

I don't know the laws about it.

Thanks and greetings from Suffolk,UK. Matt.

Answer 1

yes

Answer 2

Yes, i think you should, I've never heard of any law against it.

Answer 3

I'm sure you can, however is it fair to say you want a female what about all the little baby boys?

R u being a bit sexist?

Answer 4

How many g*y couples do you know who got together in their early 20s and are together in 5, 10, 15 years?

I can't think of one.  Adopted kids deserve more than you can offer them.

See if you're together in 5 years, then consider foster care...

Answer 5

Of course...and as with straight adopters - you have to undergo the usual tests (criminal records/social standing etc). Why does she have to be - well...a she? Do you think a boy might find reason for 'suing' if he finds out, years down the line he's more attracted to lads come his late teens/early twenties, no matter how lawful and loving you had brought him up?

Answer 6

buy a dog instead

Answer 7

I don't know whether it is the same in England, but I have heard of very successful adoptions by g*y couples.

My personal opinion is, that as long as a child receives unconditional love, and have two loving parents, then if it was up to me, that is all that is important.

Good luck and keep trying to adopt.  Don't let a "no" stop you, keep going towards that dream of being parents.

Answer 8

Don't know what your laws are over there, but , generally they check out your back grounds , see if you have the means to support  a child, have a proper space for the child to live . And babies are a big responsibility,  you might need some training on what it's like to be parents .it's a 24/7 venture.

Answer 9

Yeah you can. But it depends if you are a giver or taker ;-O

But i would stop doin the prono shoots, it might stand against you

(and yes so would I, I have seen them)

Answer 10

I don't see why gender will be a deterrence to you and your boyfriend, as long as your intentions are pure

Answer 11

An (internet) friend of mine just gave her baby to a g*y couple.

And, I was raised by lesbians (im not adopted, but an awesome upbringing!)

Answer 12

i think you can, as long as you can provide a stable home environment prove you are in a stable and Long lasting relationship and prove you can look after a child then it is possible, you may be told that you are a bit young to adopt and if you got married it might be better, but you may be able to adopt as a single parent and your partner adopt at a later date as for a girl i do not think they will stop you as long as you both pass all the checks, your being g*y should not come into it and if it does then fight for what is right,  your sexuality should not be an issue, best of luck with your application.

Answer 13

Yes most likely but not from any Catholic organisation

Answer 14

I think you are being sexist and sizeist. First of all you ask for a little baby then you ask for a girl. whats wrong with a large boy. lol

Answer 15

the law is so crazy, you probably can

Answer 16

I would like to be adopted. I am not a girl but I need someone to take care of me. Just promise no funny business while I am sleeping please.

Answer 17

i do believe you can, i know that you can foster too, try getting in touch with your local social services department for further advice any thing is worth a go.

best of luck to you both x

men are just has maternal has women and every body deserves a go at being a parent biological or not

i wish you the all best at trying and hope you are successful at giving a child a better life!!!

Answer 18

I most sincerely hope not.

Answer 19

yes I think you can at the moment, although it can be difficult

I have heard about cases (i think in the USA) where it has been easier for one pertner to adopt as a single parent and then the second to adopt later as a second parent

not too sure about in the UK though

we are debating adoption in same s*x couple in PSE at the moment and it would be great if you would like to email me your views on it

Answer 20

Yes i think this is possible, contact social services and they should have the information you need,Good luck.

Answer 21

Research your local laws and talk to adoption agencies.  If it's not legal where you are, fight it - take it to the media.

Answer 22

Depends on local rules and the two of you!

Answer 23

y are you asking here.. i dont have any for adoption and i dont think any1 else on here has either..

Answer 24

men, if you're g*y i would'nt like you to adopt my child, think about it you;re a man you should be living with a woman

Answer 25

It's funny how some people are asking "I don't see why not" or "what does your gender have to do with it?". They need to read up on America sometime and all of our remaining injustices.

Anyway, I don't know about there, but I sure hope you can. Best of luck to you

Answer 26

Yes it is possible, contact your local social services dept for further help and advice.

Answer 27

IT SHOULD BE OUTLAWED if you can't have them naturally you shouldn't have them I find it outrageous that people think they should be able to have children for pets! WHAT ABOUT THE CHILDREN BEING BROUGHT UP IN A TOTALLY UN-NATURAL ENVIRONMENT The tide needs to change

Answer 28

Try this site Matt:

http://www.stonewall.org.uk/information_...

Answer 29

Of course you cant adopt a little baby if you cant treat him/her like your own baby.

Answer 30

Yes you could adopt a baby. It would be illegal for a council to discriminate against you purely because you are g*y. If they tell you no and give no good reason then go to the press.

General guidelines for adoption are that you must have a spare bedroom in your home, a good support network (ie family and friends who can help to support the children if you are ill), no criminal convictions and most importantly lots of love to give.

And by the way, please ignore all the ignorant homophobics who give thumbs down or negative comments.

I'm sure you'd make good parents (although in adoption you cannot normally a specific s*x of the baby you want)

Answer 31

It doesn't matter what your gender preference may be.  Infant adoption in the U.K. is quite rare.  Even the Milebands had to come to the U.S. to get an infant.  I suspect they had to pay upwards of $75,000 US, too.

P.S.  You should have no problem with adopting a child from the care system, and I hope you do.