gay dads shut down adoption discrimination in CA
Dustin on May 25th 2007
Congratulations to Rich and Michael Butler of San Jose, California! With the help of the National Center for Lesbian Rights, the Butlers just settled a case against Adoption.com and ParentProfiles.com for their anti-gay practices.
In 2004, the Butlers were looking to adopt. They tried to post profiles on these two websites, which match prospective parents with adoptable children. Rich and Michael were denied access to these sites because they are gay. They sued, and after Adoption.com and ParentProfiles.com lost the initial court battle, they agreed to settle.
Now Adoption.com and ParentProfiles.com have a choice. They can either offer their services to all Californians or stop doing business in the state. The message here is clear: All children deserve loving, permanent homes. And all qualified adults should be given the opportunity to provide them.
Leave a comment for Rich and Michael. Congratulate them on their success. And share with us how you’ve faced discrimination in creating your family. Did you fight it? What’d you do?
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