Lesbian and Gay Fostering and Adoption: Extraordinary Yet Ordinary

Stephen Hicks · Janet McDermott

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Foreword. Introduction. The Stories: Nita and Clare - 'Arranged Parenting'. Simon - 'Heavy-Duty Kids?' Kate - 'A Mechaiya - A Complete Joy...' Emma and Louise - 'Staying Power'. Paul and Richard - 'Out of Step'. Barbara - 'The Eye of the Storm'. Dfiza and Anne - '...No-One Ever Learned Us...' Mark and Paul - 'Caring Across the Spectrum'. Olivette - 'Single Black Lesbian'. Sarah and Christine - 'The Impossible Dream'. John and Rob - 'Things Might Look a Little Cloudy Now, But...' Jean and Trixie - 'A Family, Not Pretend But Real!' Kath - 'Matched'. Mike and Brian - 'A Great Asset'. Sandra - 'You may have to Count to Ten, No Twenty, Sometimes...' Elizabeth and Mary - 'A Special Mother's Day Card'. Shula - 'No Regrets'. Editorial Essay: Themes from the Stories. Issues of Research and Policy. Appendix: Useful Organizations. Bibliography.

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