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Can transgender people adopt?

Discussion in 'Gender Identity and Expression' started by Natasha Elyssa, Apr 16, 2016.

  1. Natasha Elyssa

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    I was just thinking about the possibility of adopting when I was ready (when I am older, have a stable job, have a partner, and me and all others who may be involved are ready, and most importantly when I can guarantee a stable environment and future for a child). So, can a trans girl like me adopt? If I were to adopt (say ten years from now), would I be able to adopt an older child? Adoption may be the only option for me in the future, plus I'd want to give foster children the chance to grow up with a loving family. To be honest, I'd love a foster child the same. Will I get hassled if I try? Will there still be LGBT issues with adopting, say ten years from now? :confused:
     
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    I think a bill passed letting LGBTQ people adopt kids, so it should be legal:slight_smile:
     
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    I checked. We can, legal in every US State.
     
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    Yay! Thanks guys! :icon_bigg(*hug*)(!):eusa_danc:eusa_clap:slight_smile:^-^ <3
     
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    I've wondered a similar thing, so that is nice to know.