Research evidence supports the notion that the major impact of parenting on child development comes not from the sexual orientation of the parents but from the commitment of those involved and the quality of parenting that the child receives. The Pink Guide to Adoption for Lesbians and Gay Men is a wonderful resource for anyone negotiating the complex journey of adoption.
At Pace, we get a range of calls from people who are at various stages of adopting. For example, they might not know where to start or which agencies to approach or they might feel that they are the only gay people thinking about adopting, and therefore feel isolated and want to meet others like themselves. We also hear from people who feel unsupported by their families or have questions about their own suitability as lesbian or gay parents.
The Pink Guide offers well researched, thoughtful and clear answers to many of the questions that have been raised by our callers needing help. Taking you through the adoption process step by step, it offers a variety of case studies that show the realistic challenges as well as the triumphs of lesbian and gay people at various stages of the adoption process. As well as the information offered in the guide, I particularly liked its style because I felt it was talking to me directly. For many people this will be a great comfort. I will definitely recommend it to any of our callers needing help on lesbian and gay adoption.
