End Adoption Discrimination Against LGBTQ Families

14 states let agencies reject LGBTQ families.

A letter to your members of Congress. Facts checked June 2, 2026.

The Letter

Subject Oppose Religious Exemptions That Block LGBTQ Foster and Adoption

14 states allow taxpayer-funded adoption agencies to turn away qualified LGBTQ families based on religious beliefs. 400,000 children are in foster care. 100,000 are waiting to be adopted. Reducing the pool of qualified parents hurts children who need homes.

Oppose religious exemption laws that allow child welfare agencies to discriminate against LGBTQ families. Support the Every Child Deserves a Family Act at the federal level.

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I'm calling about LGBTQ adoption discrimination.
14 states let taxpayer-funded agencies turn away LGBTQ families. 400,000 children are in foster care.
Reducing the pool of qualified parents hurts children who need homes.
Support the Every Child Deserves a Family Act and oppose religious exemption laws that block LGBTQ adoption.

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The Facts Behind the Ask

14 states allow adoption agencies to reject LGBTQ families using religious exemptions (source)
400,000 children currently in foster care in the U.S. (source)

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