Dads adopt 17-year-old son over Zoom: OUTstanding with Jesse Tyler Ferguson | Localish

Growing up gay in the South, Chad Beanblossom never though he would be able to start a family of his own. That's because as late as 2017, in some states it was perfectly legal to discriminate against same sex couples looking to adopt. Recently, Chad and his partner Paul welcome their first foster son, Michael, into their family. Over 80 people attended the adoption ceremony, setting the record for the most attended Zoom adoption to date. But that's just the beginning of this story. Hosted by Jesse Tyler Ferguson, OUTstanding features members of the LGBTQ+ community who are staying true to themselves and inspiring others along the way.

[@SpeakUrMindShareUrWords]

WOW!!
🎉Congratulations
on the Adoption!!🎊
By your words and your actions, you are the best DADs for this young man!!

[@sirprinceblair]

Congratulations on your new son.

[@Alphabet_poop]

This is so sweet! I wish them the best!

[@chrismnutone8421]

I hope that when you wake up in the morning and look in the mirror, you see a reflection of an angel. What a wonderful person you both are.

[@samandros3451]

Best wishes to the Beanblossoms. I love that name.

[@thewierdone6881]

I am happy for this family and kids

[@duke6726]

Lucky kid.

[@ozoneic]

This made me cry 😭

[@tsukigant4070]

Such a beautiful story. 😭❤️

[@Cassy908]

Hey please adopt me as well please am a 16 years old girl please I really need a safe home please

[@jakdax5461]

New house boy.

[@leeanndap7020]

By that idiotic logic what if he was a girl ? You're not fostering so keep your opinion to yourself