Call us: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 7pm, Sat - Sun 9am - 5pm
Call local rate 0330 056 3171
Mon - Fri 8:30am - 7pm | Sat - Sun 9am - 5pm
Call local rate 0330 056 3171
Mon - Fri 8:30am - 7pm | Sat - Sun 9am - 5pm

More than a third of LGBT people think they are not allowed to foster

Recent Posts

Family Court Fees to Rise

March 28, 2024

Related Posts

Family Court Fees to Rise

March 28, 2024

More than one third of lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) people believe their sexuality would prevent them fostering or adopting children, new research claims.

In a survey of 400 people by the charities Action for Children and New Family Social, 36 per cent said they thought LGBT people would have trouble adopting or fostering, and more than half (53 per cent) thought so in Scotland. A quarter said they had been told they should not become parents, sometimes by members of their own families.

The figures were released to mark the launch of LGBT Fostering and Adoption Week by New Family Social. The event, which runs until March 9, aims to dispel myths and raise awareness of the issue.

Jacob Tas of Action for Children said:

‘”Being a good parent has nothing to do with being gay or straight. Right now there are more than 6,000 children waiting to be adopted and an urgent need to find 8,600 foster families. We run fostering and adoption services and help children achieve their dreams of having families.”

Tor Docherty of New Family Social echoed his sentiments, saying: “If just one per cent of the LGBT community adopt or foster, this could plug the gap and ensure every child in the country has a loving home.”

The blog team at Stowe is a group of writers based across our family law offices who share their advice on the wellbeing and emotional aspects of divorce or separation from personal experience. As well as pieces from our family law solicitors, guest contributors also regularly contribute to share their knowledge.

Contact us

As the UK's largest family law firm we understand that every case is personal.

Leave a comment

Help & advice categories

Subscribe
?
Get
more
advice
Close

Newsletter Sign Up

Sign up for advice on divorce and relationships from our lawyers, divorce coaches and relationship experts.

What type of information are you looking for?


Privacy Policy
Close
Close