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Across the country, church agencies eye adoption practices

Decision to withdraw by Catholic Charities of Boston spurs review

By Patricia Wen
Globe Staff / March 16, 2006

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Many Catholic Charities organizations across the country are nervously reviewing their adoption practices after the decision last week by their Boston counterpart to shut down its adoption services rather than comply with state laws requiring gays and lesbians to be considered as prospective parents. (Full article: 761 words)

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