With the presentation of the All Children—All Families (ACAF) seal of recognition to the Midwest Foster Care and Adoption Association, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the educational arm of the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, yesterday launched a new “50 state strategy,” with the goal of securing at least one ACAF-recognized adoption agency dedicated to working with LGBT families in every state.
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“I have two gay dads and a lesbian mom”
I am so excited to show this video to you! I’ve heard the terrible things Michele Bachmann, Rick Santorum, and others are saying about families like yours and mine. It’s a form of bullying, and I think one of the best ways to respond is by sharing our stories. I’m proud to have two gay dads and a lesbian mom.
HRC Foundation first LGBT organization to be recognized by international adoption organization
For its work in expanding the pool of highly qualified families for children in need of a loving and forever home, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s “All Children – All Families” (ACAF) initiative, will receive the Corporate Award for Special Achievement in Adoption by the North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC) at the organization’s 37th Annual conference in Denver on August 6, 2011.
International LGBT Family Organizations Announce “International Family Equality Day” for 2012
Lesbian and gay family equality activists from around the world, hosted by R Family Vacations, met in Florida for a week of discussions in the first ever International Symposium of LGBT Family Organizations.
HRC Launches “On the Road to Equality” – Nationwide LGBT Equality Bus Tour
The Human Rights Campaign – the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization – today announced “On the Road to Equality,” a nationwide bus tour to spread the message of equality by educating the American public and empowering LGBT people to become advocates for themselves and their families.
Gay Adoption Case Making Way to Supreme Court
Lambda Legal Defense is taking its fight for same-sex families to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Michigan Adoption Agency Earns Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s “All Children – All Families” Seal
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the educational arm of the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, announced last Friday that Hands Across The Water became the first adoption agency in Michigan to earn the All Children—All Families seal of recognition.
HRC Celebrates Fathers’ Day, Recognizes GBT and Ally Dads with “Father of the Year” Contest
In an effort to recognize loving and supportive fathers across the country this Fathers’ Day, the Family Project at the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest civil rights organization dedicated to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) equality, has launched the “Father of the Year” Award contest.
Chaz Bono, Cheryl Kilodavis to Appear at Groundbreaking Conference for Families of Transgender Children
The Gender Odyssey Family conference is pleased to welcome Chaz Bono and Cheryl Kilodavis as this year’s featured keynote speakers. Chaz and Cheryl will be profiling their best-selling books, “Transition” and “My Princess Boy,” respectively.
Believe Out Loud: A Million Christians for LGBT Equality
This Mother’s Day, Believe Out Loud (a project of Intersections International) will kick off their campaign to get one million Christians to speak out in support of full LGBT equality in the church by releasing a short video demonstrating why Christians cannot remain silent on the issue of LGBT inclusion.
HRC to Rick Santorum: Get Your Facts Straight and Put Children First
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest civil rights organization dedicated to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) equality, today denounced former Pennsylvania senator and presidential hopeful Rick Santorum’s comments that adoption is a privilege that gay people are not entitled to.
