Please approve the Adoptive Regulations as proposed to protect prospective parents from discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religious affiliation, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or political affiliation.

This is about children who need safe, supportive, loving homes.  A person or couple who can provide such a home, and is willing to do so, should not be denied the ability because they are gay, lesbian, Republican, male, or for any other reason.