Im so excited to say that i found the research i have been looking for. For the past year i have been looking for information on LGBTQ in RI. I just stumbled across it. Meet the Neighbors is such an easy read and enjoyable.
Some great take aways:
-LGBTQ in RI are more likely to have a bachelors or better
81.1% of LGBTQ vs. 25.6% non-LGBTQ
-40% of RI LGBTQ living with a parter and only 5% with children vs. 48% US non-LGBTQ living with a partner and 31% with children
-1 in 4 wish to have children
44% not sure how
26% want to adopt
17% alternative insemination
This leads me to believe more people want children but either don't know how or cant afford to.
this article affirms the need for Babies for Us. In that there
is a need for the community impacts which we address.
Impact on LGBTQ couples:
- expanding access to welcoming health care
- Supporting families
- building support systems
Impact on Community:
- Supporting families
- Building Community cohesiveness
- addressing diversity with in the community
- Increasing awareness and visibility of the LGBTQ community
- Creating a community/ Resource center
- Creating more community-wide events and celebrations including social, cultural. And recreational activities
- Combatting homophobia and transphobia in the non-LGBTQ community
I find that i am a person who has trouble putting things into words. This article has done so for Babies for Us and has been a little boost to push us.
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-tai
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