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Why Gay Dads are Essential to the Foster Care System

Gay adults are often no strangers to forming a ‘found family’ of their own. Those who become licensed foster parents join a long line of gay parental figures who have provided queer foster youth an important safe haven over the years.

"Our Own Miracle": Congrats to These Gay Dads on Recent Births and...

It's been an exciting and busy January, especially for the gay dad families across the world who recently welcomed their bundles of joy (a few of them multiples!)

Britain’s Queer Museum Slated To Open Later This Year

It will be the UK’s first national LGBTQ+ museum, which organizers call “a place as exciting as the people, stories and ideas it explores and celebrates.”

Florida Queer Summer Camp Opens Amid Anti-Gay School Bill

Despite the very real possibility of the bill becoming state law, queer advocates are not giving up on creating an affirming space for LGBTQ+ kids to connect and grow.

How These Dads Carried On After a Birth Mom Changed Her Mind

Although they faced great heartache on their path to parenthood, Chad and Clifton’s story is also one of hope and resilience, showing that tough times can strengthen the bonds of a family.

Self-Care For Gay Dads (with Trauma Counselor Cory George)

Trauma counselor Cory George says many gay dads like him have been through traumatic events in their lives, which can seep into their parenting styles and self-care routines.

How This Transracial Family Creates a 'Safe Space' to Talk About...

Gay Dads Become First Taiwanese Couple To Legally Adopt

The local Taiwanese court ruled that “a child should not be discriminated against because of their parents status."

Kenya Bill Would Bar Gays From Surrogacy

Kenya's Assisted Reproductive Technology bill is expected to come up for debate on February 8th, when the nation's Senate reconvenes. The president would sign it if it passes.

How This Dad Carried On With Foster-To-Adopt After His Marriage Ended

Tyler said one of the hardest things about being a single parent has been trying to find the balance between running his business and taking care of his kids.

Gay Dad Empty Nesters; ‘No One Wrote the Book’

In the 1990’s, husbands Tim and Tom were well-prepared to become new dads. But no one told them what it would be like two decades later, when their kids would inevitably leave home.

How One Gay Dad Got His 'Happily Ever After'

Without a doubt, Adam said he knows that when his boys are grown up, they will be better men because all those years ago their father refused to hide who he was anymore.

Israel allows same sex couples and trans men access to surrogacy

Israel Allows Same-Sex Couples, Trans Men Access To Surrogacy

Israel’s Health Minister, who is openly gay, called it "a historic day for the LGBTQ struggle in Israel.”

Chasten Buttigieg Reply Prompts Homophobic Commenter To Be Fired

Skyline Properties’ later released a more official statement, saying Kravchenko had indeed been the person who posted the comment, and he had been 'FIRED.'

An Adoptive Couple's First Words to Their Daughter: "Daddies Love You"

Couple Alex and Mike live in Philadelphia with their recently adopted daughter, Olivia — but the process of creating this happy family had a lot of ups and downs.

An Inside Look Into the Home Study

Blake and Matthew break down the home study process on their way to adoption — be prepared, there is a lot of paperwork!

Gay Dads Want All Three Names On Triplets' Birth Certificates

Barrie Drewitt-Barlow, who is already a father of six, is excitedly awaiting the arrival of three new babies with his new fiancé Scott Hutchinson and ex-husband Tony.

Utah Billionaire Donates to LGBTQ Organization and leaves the mormon church

Utah Billionaire Donates To LGBTQ Organization, Leaves Mormon Church

Green said he believes the Mormon institution has specifically "hindered global progress in women’s rights, civil rights and racial equality, and LGBTQ+ rights."

New GWK Products and Programs Launching in 2022

Not to brag but — GWK's got a head start on 2022 resolutions. Check out what we have in store for the year ahead!

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