Family Spotlight: The Lindwall-Thomas Family

What led these gentlemen to adoption through foster care? “We have always wanted to have children! We met and became friends with a few social workers who introduced us to the idea of adoption through the Department of Children and Families. We knew there were so many children that need a good, stable, and loving home.”

Brian and Erik are aware that in some states same-sex couples are allowed to be foster parents, but not adopt. They see this as a double standard that must be corrected. “Adoption laws are a state by state issue; however, the federal government needs to make it a federal issue. These children are our future, our hope. Anyone can have a child but not anyone can be a true parent like foster and adoptive families. We are very grateful to live in a state where co-parent adoption exists and same-sex couples are able to adopt.”

The Lindwall-Thomas’ reside in Connecticut, and their story was sponsored by Representative Chris Shays.

Read more about the Lindwall-Thomas’ and their adoption journey on their story page.