LGBTQ Foster and Adoptive Parents: Strengthening the Welfare of Children

Recently a judge in Michigan overturned the statewide ban on same sex marriage. This panel will discuss the legal and policy implications of this decision for LGBTQ adoption and foster parents. Featured speakers:

• Jay Kaplan, Michigan ACLU, LGBT Staff Attorney, involved in the litigation involving Rowse and DeBoer
• Catherine Hoover, Department of Human Services, Adoption and Guardianship Program Manager
• Dennis Patrick, Parent
• Beth Sherman, Parent
• Curt Titus and Tim Rehard, Partners and Parents

CEU(s): 3 Macro CEUs

This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

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