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Lesbian and gay fostering and adoption : extraordinary yet ordinary / edited by Stephen Hicks and Janet McDermott ; foreword by Pat Verity and Gerri McAndrew.
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TextPublication details: London : Jessica Kingsley, 1999.Description: 205p. ; 24 cmISBN: - 9781853026003 (pbk.) :
- 185302600X
- Gay parents -- Great Britain
- Foster parents -- Great Britain
- Gay adoption -- Great Britain
- Gay adoption
- Gay parents
- Gay adoption -- Case studies
- Family and Relationships
- Gay/Lesbian Interest
- Child welfare
- Sociology: family & relationships
- Gay & Lesbian studies
- Child care & upbringing: advice for parents
- 362.73308664 HIC
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Loan | TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone General Lending | 362.73308664 HIC (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 202189 |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 201-204).
This collection of personal accounts is based on interviews of gay men and lesbians who have adopted, fostered or provided respite care. Their stories provide good and bad experiences, but overall the accounts emphasise the rewards of parenting.