Virginia Adoption Agencies May Follow Religious Standards

December 18, 2011 | CatholicCulture.org

A Virginia board has finalized rules that would allow state-licensed adoption agencies to discriminate against prospective adoptive and foster parents based on their sexual orientation, political beliefs and other personal characteristics.

After many speakers voiced support or opposition to the regulations, the Virginia Board of Social Services voted 5-1 at its regular meeting Wednesday to have them take effect May 1. Two members weren’t present for the vote.

Read More:http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/va-board-to-address-regs-that-would-strip-protections-against-discrimination/2011/12/14/gIQAT3hYtO_story.html

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