families of color

According to Social Work Today, Latino gay and lesbian couples adopt more children than other same-sex couples.

The online resource for social workers reports on a study conducted by Alliant University and highlights interesting facts about same-sex couples in Florida.

Among the research results:

The Family Equality Council recently blogged about a new initiative - called Project Harmony.

The post says, "The project will deepen and broaden the Family Equality Council’s work, ensuring that the issues and concerns of families of color are part of the national dialogue on LGBTQ family equality."

Newly hired program manager, Lisbeth Meléndez-Rivera will be coordinating the effort.