Washington State does not currently have a law, statute, or even a general policy of non-discrimination to gay and lesbian adoptive families. However, many same-sex couples successfully adopt children in this state, which is regarded as a progressive state for nontraditional families.

Throughout the country opponents to LGBT equality have targeted adoption rights as a battleground. Equal Rights Washington is paying close attention to the issue and is in conversation with national organizations about these trends.

For couples and individuals wishing to adopt children, Families Like Ours provides tremendous resources.