Lesbian and Gay Fostering and Adoption

Janet McDermott is an Asian lesbian writer, trainer and adoptive parent based in Sheffield and was a founder member of the Northern Support Group for Lesbian and Gay Foster Carers and Adopters. She is the author of Dancing Cows.

Foreword. Introduction. The Stories: Nita and Clare - `Arranged Parenting'. Simon - `Heavy-Duty Kids?' Kate - `A Mechaiya - A Complete Joy…' Emma and Louise - `Staying Power'. Paul and Richard - `Out of Step'. Barbara - `The Eye of the Storm'. Dfiza and Anne - `…No-One Ever Learned Us…' Mark and Paul - `Caring Across the Spectrum'. Olivette - `Single Black Lesbian'. Sarah and Christine - `The Impossible Dream'. John and Rob - `Things Might Look a Little Cloudy Now, But…' Jean and Trixie - `A Family, Not Pretend But Real!' Kath - `Matched'. Mike and Brian - `A Great Asset'. Sandra - `You may have to Count to Ten, No Twenty, Sometimes…' Elizabeth and Mary - `A Special Mother's Day Card'. Shula - `No Regrets'. Editorial Essay: Themes from the Stories. Issues of Research and Policy. Appendix: Useful Organizations. Bibliography.