Over 500,000 children in the United States are in foster care. More than 129,000 children await adoption. Despite this growing need, adoption policies with regards to LGBT parents vary from state to state. Although Florida is the only state with an express ban on adoption by LGBT individuals, as of 2008, seven states either expressly restrict adoption by LGBT couples or had laws and policies that may have the effect of restricting LGBT parents from adopting.

This November, IN THE LIFE presents the introductory excerpt of the film Preacher’s Sons a provocative, real-life story about The Stewarts: five troubled boys who move from foster care to a loving home with the two men who are now their fathers. This intimate look at a loving family transcends all political convictions, revealing the struggles, humor and love that unite all families. Filmmaker, C Roebuck Reed shares her experience making this film about a non-traditional family and gay adoption. To watch a preview, visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=S85d7SoNXoA.

IN THE LIFE’s Special Presentation of Preacher’s Sons will begin airing November 1st and be available for free video streaming and downloadable podcasts from the IN THE LIFE website on November 2nd. To find out when it will air in your local area, to stream or download it, go to www.inthelifetv.org.

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