Real Families: Diving Deep Into Same-Sex Adoption Realities
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- According to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, on September 30, 2012, there were an estimated 399,546 children in foster care in the United States. These are children who are in need of loving homes. There are already more than enough same-sex couples that have the means and compassion to raise and care for these children right now.
Finding Life is a documentary that follows several couples through the process of fostering and caring for children in need. We talk with same sex couples that are just beginning their journey through the foster care program and those that have already successfully completed the process.
We follow these modern American families to give you an intimate look into their lives. From the legal processes that both current and potential foster parents must go through to the minutiae of daily life, we cover these families in great detail with the aim of bringing their stories into sharper focus for our audience.
While the gay rights movement advanced greatly over the past few years, there are actually still some places in the U.S. where same sex couples are unable to become foster parents. Finding Life will also investigate these places to find out why this is still the case so far into the 21st century.
We hope to highlight the belief that it doesn’t matter whether you are gay, straight, black or white. There are real children here in the United States right this second that are in need of a loving family. We hope to show that it’s not as difficult as some might think to open your heart and your home. To give back, while, at the same time, gaining so much. Finding Life is about more than gay couples finding children to love and care for, it’s about how multiple lives are being changed forever. You will see these couples searching for a better life and finding whole new lives in the process.
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So bottom line is more people need to be willing to take in older children with emotional "baggage". They need the most help and have the least amount of options
How many have you taken in?
Yes. Please share your story how you stepped up.
Exactly. How different the lives of the older orphans would have been in The Queens Gambit if they had been adopted & properly looked after by their families instead of being marginalised & picked only by problematic families as good ones pick younger orphans 😂
Been with my wife eight years. We’re both teachers and I’m a landlord and we still can’t afford it. We can afford to raise a child just fine. We just can’t afford the adoption process. They are now charging the same as college tuition for a degree. It’s just not ethical practice to charge so much and force an extreme paywall that middle class families can’t reasonably reach over.
You could foster to adopt. It lessens the cost.
@Beautifully Brittle yea agreed. Most of the time they are in foster care is because the social services are trying to them back with their bio parents. But being a safe home to those kids can make a difference.
Adopting from foster care is much more affordable if you are not stuck on a white newborn. Lots of other kids need loving parents.
@@lorrielephew1966 agreed
its about the child not money
Loving parents is the only thing that matters! A child needs love and to feel safe and it doesn’t matter if that means they have a mom and a dad, two moms, two dads or a single parent.
Every one has a right to their mother and father
@@carolineclark2013 well said!
@@bossamg7205 Or two moms and two dads.
@@carolineclark2013
Go to therapy.
@@carolineclark2013 Their are many children without a dad or a mom or both. Adopting kids and giving them love and support is more important that leaving kids in orphanages
our world is slowly becoming more accepting of all people and that is a blessing. Let people live their best lives, whatever that may be, as long as they don't harm others.
Another wishy washy nonsensical comment.
Bingo!
I started channel on adoption and im talking about the process for all families. I think its important that we share that adoption is not easy for everyone especially dependng on the state. Thank you for sharing a very important video.
The Gunters Adopt I love your channel ❤️
During the holocaust they sprayed chemicals on the food, so women would no longer menstrate❗️Some Women who survived the holocaust became infertile! The chemicals they spray on our food is making it so young people can't have children ❗️Their turning children into a Business because of their inability to have children! And couples that are the same can't have children for good reasons! 💰💵💰💰💵💰💵💰Children shouldn't be BOUGHT, it's Slavery ❗️💵🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩
i aged out of care..any kid would be happy to have loving parents like these x
Totally agree the couple with the dress and long blonde hair, their daughter looks like them both!! Love all these stories
@Papa Lazarou Not really
I love that a lot of them met at the gym lmao
dang, whenever i think i've gotten the concept of love figured out, someone moves the goal post again. it is so much bigger than what we are taught. so beautiful. much love
I love this movie! I'm thrilled to live in a time that FINALLY realizes that the LGBT community deserves all the right, perks and joy that comes from being human. Side note: Jim and Chris look soooo familiar to me. Are they in Virginia by any chance? 😁
@The screaming Skull ur being extra! I'm so called right wing and my best friend is a propper lefty we're always debating,but she's the best parent I know to be honest,so like I said ur being extra!.😊
Such a rubbish statement showing how self centered you are. if you really care about the child you would not allow two homosexuals to give it a second rate childhood.
I would've loved to take that class when I had my baby. They always say "babies dont come with instructions!" Would've been helpful I'm sure
It always surprises me how little experience many parents have with children before they become parents, smh. So many parents (straight esp) have no clue how to be one. Classes would definitely be beneficial.
The best class for potential parents is a mum and dad who are married and love their kids. Actions speak louder than words and any kid knows if they are loved or not.
I read the story of a visiting missionary in the Philippines. He was taken to visit a family of mum and dad and two pre teen boys. They lived in a one room shack next to a rubbish dump with no water, heat or electricity.
The boys went to the tip each day to see if they could find anything they could sell. The missionary was amazed at how happy the boys were. The resident missionary told him the secret. Although they had nothing, they knew that mum and dad loved them and would do any thing for them.
There is the secret for successful parenthood. The main problem with western nations is that we think that successful parenting involves things when the fact is NOTHING can replace the love of a mum and dad.
@@s-truth The worst parents I've ever heard of have always been mums and dads, dozens and dozens of cases of horrible parents
@@sateIIitepilot The greatest parents I have known as opposed to those I have heard of, were the mums and dads of the students I taught as a teacher of senior students.
It was a pleasure to teach them as they were very stable and secure and we had a great relationship. We treated each other with respect and I was able to get the best out of them to enable them to gain very high marks in the subjects I taught.
I was interested in them as people, not just as people who were students who had to submit to my teaching them. Their problems were my problems and my door was always open to them.
Because they were so stable and secure, they were not afraid to confide in me and ask my advice. I did not look down on them and they appreciated this.
I would suggest that if you want to make definitive statements about parents the best thing to do is ignore those that you have heard of and concentrate on those you know.
In addition, I have a degree in Social Science where the main course of study was family and children in all its shapes and sizes so I am happy to pull rank on you unless you have gone one better.
@@s-truth Their are many children without a dad or a mom or both. Adopting kids and giving them love and support is more important that leaving kids in orphanages
@@deal2683 I agree as I was adopted.
Excellent documentary. Thank you. Loved Lori and KJ - very moving testimony. Loved every minute. I've been out since 1974. I've seen a lot of hate and ugliness. This made all of the work worthwhile. You're all courageous in another way. Beautiful.
Wonderful to see how much LOVE some people can give!!❤️🥰❤️ children are a blessing from God , if you love children you should definitely be a parent, nothing else matters!!
Of course it does because research shows that a child does best when raised by their biological parents, not by homosexuals.
@@ellaalister1728 I am sorry but research is NEVER based on anecdotal evidence. You cannot present anything reliable on the basis of one persons experience. There are exceptions to every rule but they do not make the rule.
Having a degree in Sociology I know what I am talking about. I got that degree because I presented evidence from lots of sources, not just one person's personal experience.
As a teacher, I can present to you a list of families where the parents were NOT drug addicted, were not drunks, were not abusive as are 95% of parents. Those sort of parents are a very small minority. In all my 79 years on earth, I have only come across ONE abusive parent. Other than that one. no child in my school was abused.
Apart from the fact that research shows over and over and over and over again that a child does best when raised by their biological parents.
Sociologists accept that as a fact of life.
So I suggest you take your blinkers off and come into the real world of the majority. That way you will find out the truth, not your jaundiced version of it.
@@s-truth Can you please cite this research, or provide links instead of just stating it?
@@s-truth well of course they would probably prefer to be with their parents but their parents don't want them they should go with anyone who can take care of them and love them sexuality has nothing to do with it
@@s-truth Not if the Biological parents abuse & neglect their children which happens a lot.
Beautiful stories :) hopefully someday I'll be a dad too.
Papa Lazarou Nope.
@War Crimes nope
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Born raised and still Living in Denmark it seems that a lot of other countries are waaaay behind in acceptance of homosexuality but glad its moving forward. Britt from Copenhagen Denmark 🇩🇰
I'm 59 and my husband is 84 Children are not in our future but the fact we can get legally married and adopt children blows my mind. The younger generation has no idea of just how far we have come and seem not to appreciated all the have they just seem to want to be angry and be victims. With that said I'm really happy for all of you. I wish you and your families nothing but the best.
Its a joy to see this. And know that the children are WELL taken care of and LOVED HOW GOD WANTS THEM TO BE. 💞💕
God wants them to be raised by their biological mum and dad.
@@s-truth "God wants them to be raised by their biological mum and dad." Even if mum and dad are abusive? Okay...
@@c.evans1804 So we take all the cars of the road because one crashes? That is the only answer you deserve with such a silly comment.
@@s-truth "So we take all the cars of the road because one crashes?" Nice strawman, at least that's one thing you're good at. Sexual orientation and biology are completely irrelevant when it comes to parenting. The quality of the parent's skills and the love they give their children are what count.
I love this so much. I came for the information on fostering and stayed for the tolerance. I’ve always considered adopting in my future but now I think I would love to foster. I just hope I can get my husband on board😬
It's heartwarming to see the love in their eyes at moments when they tell their stories. 💗
Oh yeah we love hearing “lust at first sight.”
Love is love. So simple.
Wrong, but thats something people who arent adopted seldomly want to understand.
As a Trump supporter I want you to know we love all. I know the news tell you different. I think it’s great they are taking in foster kids. Thank you
Agreed
This all seems normal to me. Nothing strange or out of the ordinary. The folks seem like great parents
How beautiful, kind and good you fine couples are, to love little ones who so need a home, God bless these children and you, their dear parents, here. You are an inspiration!
Best of luck to all these wonderful families.
Papa Lazarou
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Papa Lazarou
marxism has got NOTHING to do with the LGBT, so stfu
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Dude, those classes. ...they are the same for singles and even heterosexual couples. If you are above a certain age...then there is no hope at all.
I loved this Documentary. These couples are truly amazing & make fantastic parents. 👍👶🏻👶🏻
im happy with these people extending their love and support keep up guys
I want someone to take me as their family but I don't know how to start
Every LGBT parent deserves to adopt children, PRO-LIFE FOREVER!🏳️🌈
shut up , the kids are not pets ,, if you want kids then you must have a straight mindset and have a relation with the opposite gender and create the real natural healthy family you want ^^
The two guys who met on AOL look so alike, I found it odd that the two women described themselves as two single women, I think she meant that they were an independent couple with no kids
Great for you!!!!!from Japan!
all these kids are so beautiful and are happy and loved
That man said the breed is human🤣😂🤣😂
Awesomely good and much needed video. Please turn down the music. It is distracting and sometimes makes it so I can't understand what is being said.
Beautiful is the only word I have to say.
everyone deserves a child to love!😇😇😇😇😇
And more than that, every child deserves somebody to love them.
Papa Lazarou
fathers*
@Papa Lazarou Of course, but what about their comment excluded bio dads
No they don't. That is a stupid remark. The only people, who deserve a child is the biological parents of the child.
@@s-truth biological parents aren't always good parents, I'd say some of them shouldn't have had children.
Thank you so much sweet families
War Crimes ?
This was really helpful guys, thanks you and congrats on your beautiful family💖 I really appreciate how candid and open hearted you were about all aspects of the journey. It makes this process seem way less scary.
Inspiring and big hearted people here love to see more of this the world would be so much better just to be truly happy
Love all of you guys, what a blessing
How many in a marginalized minority group can afford $50,000-$100,000 to surrogate or adopt? Not many, I’ll tell ya. At least not that and be able to pay for the kid’s college. It’s extortive.
Adoption through foster care is free. You said you were a teacher? Perhaps do some research before running your font!
@@OnTheFlipSide That's not an option for everyone. Many people are rejected for foster care for many reasons that have nothing to do with them being good parents. Additionally the emotional toll is intense and foster workers will not accept you if your sole purpose is to adopt. As they said at the start of the documentry it's about reuniting the child with the parents. That can take years you could have a kid for 5 years only for them to return to their bio parents then have another kid for 3 years and you never get the chance to adopt. Foster care is not even possible for everyone, neither is adoption.
@@OnTheFlipSide its NOT free!
@@cloudedcolour5329 It is too
@@jethrojackson2524 solicitors fees don't go anywhere, change of paperwork fees don't go anywhere, cost of care during Foster for just the bare bones basic essentials DOESN'T GO ANYWHERE!! So no not free
What is wrong with people in this world it's about the kids not who someone is married or date as long as thoses babies are save and well taken care of people should leave stupid comments off frfr if ur not helping u shouldn't say nothing at all 😡🥺 and fyi as a family member to a beginner which has a child that we got from the system I love this !!!!!!
Such nice stories and loving families!
I don’t want to adopt.. I want me and my partner to have a child each.. probably super expensive..
John Jameson
Though I can see where your coming from, many kids in America NEED homes, so I’d still consider it.
@@johnjameson2034 so you won't like your partners own child because its not your blood child :/
@@heather9526 he said not love as much not don't like them
Adorable families. I wish them all well.🥰
Love this so much. Beautiful families ❤️
Visible that they all are really good parents and all the children are adorable I wish them a happy present and future :)
SUCH LOVELY PEOPLE.
GREAT PARENTS.🙂❤❤❤❤❤❤
Very special story
Angels all of you x
Omg this made me cry 😢
Children need love you have it to give they're waiting to receive it
"Tolerance and apathy are the last virtues of a dying society." Aristotle
'nuff said.
aristotle never actually said that :) it’s often quoted but there’s no evidence actually linking it to aristotle
Yep.. so let's just all kill eachother so there is no more 'dying society' please just stfu
I wonder how many people made the same statement when interracial marriage was legalised 🤔
@@lucyverse4908 Who thinks like that? It wouldn't even occur to me that anyone would misuse that statement to defend racists.
Apparently, I'm wrong. It did occur to you. That says more about you than about me or Aristotle
All you guys are so amazing ♥️🥰😍
Beautifully genius much love 💘
nice
God bless! Believe in your heart and confess with your mouth that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior and died on a cross for our sins! so we can live again in Heaven where there is no pain or suffering! God is our Father and Creator and raised His Son Jesus from the dead! Confess and repent of your sins and God will freely forgive you! Trust in God and live for Jesus as He died for you! 💛
Beautiful 💚
Very interesting ❤️ is great
Papa Lazarou
ur sanity must be declining
Beautiful.
who's on top? left guy or right guy? 20:50
Why would you even make such a horrible comment.
Love this!
Everyone has a right to their mother and father please repent. Jesus loves you
I always love comments who say basically say “repent!!!! Jezus loves you” always makes me laugh 😂
Guess those orphans that have no parnets should just grow up without parnets and be homeless then.
Nothing like being told "jesus loves you" to remind you how cold and cruel his so called followers are that the love can't come from them.
children need both a masculine and a feminine influence in their lives
With the amount of children in foster care, children just need *influence* . That's all. They need someone. To care for them and love them. Something is far better than nothing.
jub8891 interesting perspective, I’m a childhood development specialist. Would love if you could send me some research supporting this statement.
Sounds more like an opinion rather than legitimate fact.
@@yani4349 not really. many of us know what happens to a lot of children who grow up in father-less homes. i wont go into detail in case it might offend more sensitive readers. similarly, children who grow up with absent mothers are also at risk of developing anger issues and so forth.
@@mariaravelli8544 Hi Maria, with all due respect if you are a specialist why do you need somebody else to do your research for you :O How much research do you need to know that most violent gang members were raised by single mothers in father-less homes?
Wow❤
Shame on you brother a black child has to grow up strong foh
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John is HOT.
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How do men actually date men ?
You meet, go on a few dates, etc. Just like how everyone else dates.
@@penny4thought168 don’t worry about it, this guy doesn’t even know how straight people date
We can all pretend that it fine but trust me it is not I lived on the first floor of a 3family with 2gay men that adopted a young boy ever day when I came home from work I would see the poor boy crying on the porch sobbing he would tell me with tears in his eyes that it's not wright and that he wanted to go back to the orphanage
But didn't want to upset his 2 father's
My heart broke for him, true story
Why not just adopt a dog my god you are so selfish for taking away someone's god giving right to have a loving family
Not a strong argument against homosexuals adopting kids because I can easily used my anecdotal encounter with a women raised by two dads and she had a positive experience and that she felt loved
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@6:29 you want children man your boyfriend is a children lol hes like half your age lmao
Majin Studio you don't have to like your own comment just to feel better🖕🏻🖕🏻🖕🏻 👉🏻👌🏻yourself
No You Reoiamnc boy and Girl fom, ated!😒
no they didn't?
So some kids will not have a mother while others wont have a father, have you ever considered the effect this will have on the child, somehow I don't think so. I feel very sorry for these children later in life.
The most Weird and disturbing thing i have see in TH-cam, how the f.. i get Here?
21st century is getting too interesting for me. I wish I didn't witness what is going on!
is this hoax? looks aint real
I .........no comment. 😧
愛Reussian good, dont comment 😐
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