Adoptions by same-sex couples quadruple since law change

Adam Offord
Wednesday, March 4, 2015

The number of children adopted by same sex couples has risen four-fold since 2007, analysis by an adoption and fostering support group reveals.

A 2005 law change enabled same sex couples like Tracy Davison and Jenny Godbold to become foster carers and adopters. Image: Action for Children
A 2005 law change enabled same sex couples like Tracy Davison and Jenny Godbold to become foster carers and adopters. Image: Action for Children

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