There also could be constitutional challenges to the amendment. Otherwise, the Department of Human Services has not taken a stand on the issue. Roz McGee, executive director of Utah Children, objects to the proposal. I would be really disappointed to see this board take this kind of narrow position, which will surely involve you in a lot of public attention, media attention and perhaps litigation. The Associated Press 4.
Social workers are rigorous in their search for potential foster and adoptive parents.
They call references, check criminal backgrounds and calculate finances. And if two Texas lawmakers get their way, social workers will consider sexual preference, too. Chisum said such households provide an improper atmosphere for raising children. Gay and lesbian advocates point to American Psychological Association studies which have determined sexual orientation is irrelevant to a parent's ability to raise a child. The Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services reports an average of 1,850 children are available for adoption each month in Texas for some 2,000 willing households.