A local filmmaker’s documentary of adoption in LGBT families is now available to the public. Carlton Smith’s “Finding Life” was recently picked up by Amazon and Google Play, allowing subscribers to watch his film following the lives of eight same-sex couples and their experience with adopting their children. “I’ve only shared it to those who … Continue reading Finding Life: Local filmmaker explores local gay and lesbian adoptions
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Gays With Kids: Community for Gay Fathers Growing
In 2009, Bryan Rosenberg and his husband Ferd van Gameren had just found out they were going to be parents – a 3-day-old baby boy was available for adoption – so they needed to get their house ready right away. The couple took off from store to store with a doula to help them pick … Continue reading Gays With Kids: Community for Gay Fathers Growing
Gay Adoption — One Couple’s Story
Stepping inside the Allen-McDaniel household, it’s very clear that two little girls reside inside. The sounds of the animated film “Rio” plays from the television, a “Frozen” table is the perfect size for little ones, and a pink kitchen playset is surrounded by dolls and toys. Laying on the floor as they wind down after … Continue reading Gay Adoption — One Couple’s Story
Gay Adoption Without Borders
When William Sherr and his partner’s teenage son, Jared, was in kindergarten, his classmates just didn’t understand his drawing of his family. With two stick figure daddies and no mommy to be found on the page, the other 5-year-olds were confused. “I remember my son being very adamant in school that [his siblings] had two … Continue reading Gay Adoption Without Borders
