international

How do gay men and lesbians work together to form families? Melbourne-based filmmaker, Miranda Wills, explores the issues of gay parenting in a documentary screened at the Sydney Film Festival.

2 Mums and a Dad takes place over a two-year-period. The film captures the lives of Fiona and her girlfriend, who want a baby, and Darren, who also wants to be a parent.

Canadians have several options for adopting children, including:

• domestic adoption
• private
• through provincial social services
• through Children's Aid Societies (Ontario)
• international

It's a travel association that's been supporting our community for over 20 years. Actually the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) is the world's leading travel trade association committed to growing and enhancing gay and lesbian tourism business.

Skilled in education, promotion and networking, IGLTA works with airlines, hotels, car rental companies, cruise lines, tourist offices, and travel agencies to help us travel comfortably and informed.

Adoption
When you become an adoptive parent, you will have the same rights and responsibilities as a biological parent.

Advisement
As required by applicable state law, a birthmother is advised about legal and procedural issues prior to relinquishing her parental rights or consenting to an adoption.

Alleged Birthfather
A man identified by the birthmother as a possible birthfather must have his rights terminated before the baby is free for adoption.

Birthparent
The biological parent of a child.