Sentences with phrase «adopt than heterosexual»

While gay adoption is controversial to some, LGBT couples and singles are four times more likely to adopt than heterosexual couples or singles, and six times more likely to be fostering children from state foster care systems.

Not exact matches

The researchers noted that the children adopted by gay and lesbian parents had more risk factors than those adopted by heterosexual parents.

For instance, a single man or a lesbian couple may have a harder time finding a placement than a married heterosexual couple will, even though technically they should be able to adopt.

But research suggests that gays and lesbians are more likely than heterosexuals to adopt older, special - needs and minority children, he said.