Published inThe Family RoomLetter: Faith, Child Welfare, Civil Rights Leaders United in Opposition to Adoption Discrimination"The Aderholt amendment would harm all foster youth waiting to be placed with loving families, state child welfare systems across the…Jul 26, 2018Jul 26, 2018
Published inThe Family RoomFamily Equality Council Thanks Senators for Vocal Opposition to Adoption Discrimination“A broad coalition of child welfare, LGBTQ, and faith organizations will continue to remain vigilant to ensure this discriminatory measure…Jul 25, 2018Jul 25, 2018
Published inThe Family RoomWhat’s At Stake: Brett Kavanaugh, LGBTQ Families, and the Supreme Court“These are extremely perilous times for our families and our right to equal treatment under the law.”Jul 16, 2018Jul 16, 2018
Published inThe Family RoomFamily Equality Council Condemns License to Discriminate Amendment Adopted in House Appropriations…“We have a crisis in our foster care system today caused by a shortage of adoptive and foster parents, and this amendment will simply make…Jul 11, 2018Jul 11, 2018
Published inThe Family RoomSupreme Court Vacancy: What’s at Stake for LGBTQ FamiliesJustice Kennedy’s retirement is cause for great concern. There is a tremendous amount at stake, and it is going to take ALL of our efforts…Jul 9, 2018Jul 9, 2018
Published inThe Family RoomSouth Carolina Enacts Child Welfare License to Discriminate Law“The South Carolina legislature snuck the discriminatory provision into a 500+ page budget bill without any debate or consideration of the…Jul 9, 2018Jul 9, 2018
Published inThe Family RoomFamily Equality Council Calls on Senate to Reject Brett Kavanaugh Nomination to the U.S.“At this critical moment in our nation’s history it is vital that the next Supreme Court justice is an independent and fair-minded person…Jul 9, 2018Jul 9, 2018
Published inThe Family RoomHow the Family Separation Crisis Heightened Anxiety for Our LGBTQ Family“We should not have to fear whether or not our families could be separated, or whether we will have the full protection of the law.”Jun 22, 2018Jun 22, 2018
Published inThe Family RoomFamily Equality Council Comment on South Carolina Request to Allow Discrimination in Adoption and…“Waiving the requirement to comply with federal nondiscrimination rules would … further demonstrate that the Trump administration values a…Jun 15, 2018Jun 15, 2018
Published inThe Family RoomWelcome our 2018 Family Week Interns!The magic of Family Week would not possible without these nine people.Jun 5, 2018Jun 5, 2018
