Parents of gays

What is LGBTQIA+?

LGBTQIA+ is an abbreviation for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, asexual, and more. These terms are used to describe a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity.

Why family and community support are important

• million 13–18 year-olds identify as LGBTQIA+ as estimated by the U.S. Census. (Approximately % of the population of that age group.)
• million 19–24 year-olds identify as LGBTQIA+ as estimated by the U.S. Census. (Approximately % of the population of that age group.)
• Suicide is the 2nd primary cause of death among juvenile people and
• LGBTQIA+ youth are 4x more likely to seriously examine suicide, to plan for suicide, and to attempt suicide than their straight peers.

Nearly 34, LGBTQIA+ youth between the ages of completed The Trevor Project’s National Survey on LGBTQIA+ Youth Mental Health survey:

• 45% seriously considered attempting suicide in the past twelve months with 14% attempting suicide (over 4, youth)
• 73% reported symptoms of generalized anxiety disor

  LGBTQ Parenting in the US

  Family Formation and Stressors

  • Overall, 47% of partnered LGBTQ parents are in a same-gender or transgender-inclusive partnership; however, the majority of cisgender lesbian/gay parents are vs. 10% of cisgender bisexual/queer parents.
  • 78% of LGBTQ parents became parents through current or previous sexual relationships, 20% through stepparenthood, and 6% through adoption.
  • Among parenting households, same-sex couples adopt (21%), foster (4%), and have stepchildren (17%) at significantly higher rates than different-sex couples (3%, %, 6%).
    • Notably among parents, 24% of married queer couples have adopted a child versus 3% of married different-sex couples.
  • Approximately 35, same-sex couple parents hold adopted children, and 6, are fostering children. The majority of these couples are married.
  • Among all LGBTQ parents, approximately 57, are fostering children (%). Less than half of these parents are married.
  • Approximately 30% of LGBQ parents are not legally recognized or are unsure about their legal status as the parent/guardian of at least one chi
    

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    Our Story

    “Mom, will you still love me? Will you always care for me?”

    That is every child’s greatest require &#; and greatest fear. Th

    More than million LGBTQ adults are parenting children under the age of 18

    A new study by the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law finds that 18% of LGBTQ people, roughly million adults, are parenting children under the age of 18 in their households. The study also finds that about 14% of homosexual couples (, couples) and almost one in five married same-sex couples (18% or , couples) are parenting minors in their homes.

    Among parents, same-sex couples adopt (21%), foster (4%), and have stepchildren (17%) at significantly higher rates than different-sex couples (3%, %, 6%). Approximately 35, same-sex couples parenting minors have adopted, and 6, are fostering children. Notably, 24% of married gay couples have adopted a child compared to 3% of married different-sex couples.

    This report uses multiple statistics sources to provide parenting rates and sociodemographic characteristics of LGBTQ parents in the United States. The current report focuses specifically on LGBTQ people who are parents of children under the age of 18 living in their homes.

    Results show that approximately 5