Sexuality & Foster/Adopting *Polyfidelity*?

Question

Hello,

Can Someone Who's Polyfidelic (Group Marriage) Foster/Adopt?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyfidelity

(I Am Polyfidelic But Haven't Met My Life Partners Yet)

I Think I Have It Right Saying That g*y/Bi/Lesbians Can Adopt & Singles Can, So If The State Finds Polyfidelic Persons Can't Can You Challenge The Courts Decision?

If So What Argument Would You Think Would Work Best?

What Would Be The Harm In Having A Polyfidelic Foster Or Adopt?

Thank You All On Your Thoughts, All Views Are Welcome.

Answer 1

It's not illegal to be g*y, it IS illegal and unrecognized to have more than one spouse, so i think that's the deal breaker there.

Answer 2

Well since polyfidelic is not a legal status in the USA I can't see why they couldn't adopt.  I would guess that if the situation is revealed to the adoption agency they may refuse to assist you and court action may be needed.

I do have to comment on your polgamy bash.  Polygamy is not about control generally speaking.  There may be some men who behave as such but that is not the purpose of polygamy.

Answer 3

While I personally believe that one's personal relationships are their own business and not that of the government (I have no issue with g*y marriage or polygamy) as long as it does not hurt anyone, the government sees otherwise. Although I do not believe the police actively arrest people just for being polyfidelic, unless they are someone like Warren Jeffs, I can't see too many polygamists calling that much attention to themselves by trying to have a homestudy done or get set up for fostering.

Answer 4

I think you are going to face some big obstacles here.  I think that because polygamy illegal in the United States - you will not be able to be certified as a foster parent.  

As far as adoption is concerned - you're probably going to have a difficult time finding a mother who is making an adoption plan for her child that includes a polyfidelic home.  

If this is something you want to pursue - you are probably going to be a ground breaker for people who live your lifestyle.  I wish you much strength and luck.

Answer 5

Since your marriages wouldn't be legal, maybe you would actually be fostering as a single person.

My concern is for the child's welfare and continuity of care.  Providing a stable home environment for a child that is unable to return to it's natural family is a opportunity I doubt social services can pass up.  Having multiple adults in the home could be a boon.

My pov on infant adoption is that I'd rather see you "adopt" the infant's mother than to separate the infant from it's natural mother.

Answer 6

I think Ur best best would be to apply as a single parent with people that live with U...then if U find a life partner U find 1..if U do not U do not.....either way it is only U that would be responsible 4 the child, it does not matter who lives in the home or what U do or do not do w/ e/o.

Answer 7

I think anyone who can show a child a great upbringing in a safe and loving environment should be able to have a child. Sadly it doesn't work that way.

Answer 8

No because they are wanting married couples.  One man married to one woman.  In several states, laws are being enacted now that ban g*y/single parent adoptions.  Florida is the most notorious.

Answer 9

Anyone who has more then one wife or husband shouldnt be allowed to have kids! Thats messed up.