From: GAYLESBLA@aol.com
Date: Wed, 28 Aug 1996 21:32:47 -0400
Subject: STOP WILSON'S ATTACK ON GAY & LESBIAN FAMILIES

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GOVERNOR WILSON SACRIFICES THE 
BEST INTERESTS OF CALIFORNIA CHILDREN 
TO ANTI-GAY AND LESBIAN AGENDA

At the behest of right-wing extremists, Governor Wilson is
seeking to change Department of Social Services regulations
to prevent "unmarried couples" from adopting, thereby
putting an end to second-parent adoptions.  Once again,
Wilson's desire to curry favor with religious political extremists
is interfering with sound policy. 

The proposed change in regulations constitutes an
attack on gay, lesbian and other non-traditional families.
Children with two unmarried parents would be denied the
security of a legally binding relationship with both parents --
an obstacle which could discourage adoptions and result
in many children never finding permanent homes at all.

Clearly, Governor Wilson has political interests in mind
when he proposes we scrap the tried and true adoption
standard of the "best interest of the child" in order
to punish unmarried couples.  He is certainly not acting
in the best interest of California families.
                                    
                             WHAT YOU CAN DO

1)   Most importantly,WRITE to express your strong
opposition to the proposed changes to Title 22, Division 2,
Sections 35124, 25184 and 35258 of the California Code of  
Regulations as it relates to adoptions by unmarried couples.

                    Frank R. Vitulli, CDSS
                    Office of Regulations Development
                    744 "P" Street, MS 7-192
                    Sacramento, CA 95814

2)   Attend the public hearing and share how second-parent
adoption has been important to you.  Remember to bring
a written copy of your testimony.

                    10am, Thursday, September 5, 1996
                    Building B
                    2501 Pullman Street
                    Room B100
                    Santa Ana

3)   For more information, come to a meeting at the
L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center at 6pm on September 3.
RSVP requested.  Heather Carrigan (213) 860-7352

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