Adoptive Families Study, 119 Health and Human Development Bldg, University Park, PA (2026)

We want to learn about your adoption & parenting experiences, along with your child's development. We are looking for adoptive families with children 4 to 17 years of age to complete an anonymous online survey which will take about 25-45 minutes about your adoption & parenting experiences, along with your child's development. You need to be:
1) 18 years of age or older
2) single or have a partner

3) any sexual orientation and/or gender identity including le***an, gay, bisexual, q***r, etc.
4) the parent of an adopted child who is currently between the ages of 4-17 with no genetic link to one or both adoptive parents
5) a US resident (if you reside outside the US--all other countries participating with contact information are listed below and on the study website). If this applies to you and you are interested in participating you can start the survey here:

https://pennstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eRJ7s41OmX9c3TT

OR contact Dr. Samantha Tornello by either:

1) Sending a FB message here OR
2) Sending an email to [email protected] OR
3) Going directly to the study website at www.AdoptiveFamiliesStudy.com and requesting a link to the survey. Feel free to share the study information with anyone who could be interested! Thank you!

08/01/2022

Passing on the word about a new study for a great study being conducted by an amazing research team!

02/08/2022

400,000 children are in the U.S. child welfare system annually. But in many places, potential LGBTQ+ foster and adoptive parents are rejected because of their sexual and gender identity. This story discusses my research to support prospective .

Each year there are 400,000 children in United States’ child welfare system, but in many places, potential LGBTQ+ foster and adoptive parents are rejected because of their sexual and gender identity. Samantha Tornello works to support prospective LGBTQ+ parents.

12/11/2021

Are you an adoptive parent? Would you be willing to answer some confidential questions about your life and about your family? The purpose of this study is to learn more adoption questions, examine how these children develop, and explore how these families function. The survey will take about 25-45 minutes to complete. To learn more about the study email Dr. Samantha Tornello at Pennsylvania State University at [email protected] or check out the website www.AdoptiveFamiliesStudy.com.

If you qualify to participate clicker here: https://pennstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eRJ7s41OmX9c3TT

10/09/2021

All people should have the choice to become a parent, if they want to....

Each year there are 400,000 children in United States’ child welfare system, but in many places, potential LGBTQ+ foster and adoptive parents are rejected because of their sexual and gender identity. Samantha Tornello works to support prospective LGBTQ+ parents.

06/25/2021

Some stories!

In honor of Pride Month, a gay dad, two le***an moms and a nonbinary trans dad open up about how their families started.

06/14/2021

Did you know you could still participate if you do not reside in the U.S.? Yes you can! Check out the study website to learn more:
www.adoptivefamiliesstudy.com

The purpose of this study is to better understand adoptive families, their parenting experiences, and their children's development. The study consists of an anonymous online survey which will take about 25-45 minutes to complete. You can participate in the US study if you: Reside in the US If

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http://www.AdoptiveFamiliesStudy.com/

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