Resources
Obtaining a Copy of Your Child's Birth Certificate
The first birth certificate after the adoption is NOT free and is NOT sent automatically to the parents.
LGBTQ Paths to Parentage Security
A helpful guide explaining legal parentage options for LGBTQ families, including adoption, court judgments, and voluntary acknowledgments.
When, Why, and How Do I Get a New Social Security Number for my Adopted Child?
As soon as you receive your adopted child’s birth certificate, it is time to make an application for a new Social Security number.
Even with Landmark Decision for Same Sex Parents in New York, Second Parent Adoption is Indispensable
Let me start with the legal truth that an adoptive parent is a legal parent and has the same rights and responsibilities toward his or her child as a biological parent.
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