The British Association for Adoption & Fostering (BAAF) has produced the Pink Guide to Adoption, the first ever guide for lesbians and gay men considering adoption.
They are also holding a conference to celebrate the role of gay and lesbian carers, which is aimed at giving professionals and prospective lesbian and gay carers a chance to share good practice in this area.
In 2007/08 there were 80 same sex adoptions, although research shows 40 per cent of the general population think male gay couples should not be allowed to adopt and 36 per cent think female gay couples should not be allowed to adopt.
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