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Numbers aren't tracked for this statistic, but about 15% of gay couples adopt children.

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Does the gays adopt more or the single parents adopt more?

Single people adopt more than gay couples, but only because there are many more single people in the world than there are gay couples.


How many gay couples got to adopt a kid?

Many gay couples across America have adopted children. Statistics aren't measured on same-sex adoptions, but as of 2014, about 20% of American gay couples are raising kids.


How can two gay men have a child?

Gay male couples usually adopt, but surrogacy is available in many areas.


Are gay people allowed to adopt children?

As of 2017, gay people can technically adopt in all 50 U.S. states, but they are still routinely denied in some states. Single people (gay or straight) are allowed to adopt in all states except Utah.


Can gay men adopt children in the UK?

Yes, gay men can adopt children in the UK. Full Joint adoption is also available for gay couples.


Why can't most gay people adopt?

In the U.S. and Canada, most single gay people can adopt. Many areas allow for joint adoption by gay couples as well. Gay people are only banned from adopting in some countries, and this is due to ignorance and prejudice.


Are most of the orphans in the world being adopted by gay couples?

No. Most orphans go to straight couples, particularly in 2014, now that Russia will not allow gay couples to adopt their orphans.


Do gay couples adopt children?

Yes. In fact, as of 2013, 20% of gay couples in the United States are raising children, most often due to adoption.


Are same-sex married couples permitted to adopt children in Oklahoma?

There is no explicit prohibition of adoption by same-sex couples. Single gay persons are permitted to adopt children.


Are same-sex married couples permitted to adopt children in Missouri?

There is no explicit prohibition of adoption by same-sex couples. Single gay persons are permitted to adopt children.


Can gay couples adopt in Florida?

Yes, technically as of 2014, there is no state law on the books in Florida preventing gay couples from adopting, but state courts are still blocking the adoptions.


What bill allows gay couples to adopt?

Adoption in the United States falls under state law. As of 2014, there are 22 states plus Washington DC that allow gay couples to adopt. The Law in each of these states originated with different bills.