The District of Columbia permits single LGBT individuals to petition to adopt?

Yes.

The District of Columbia permits a same-sex couple to jointly petition to adopt?

Yes.

The District of Columbia permits a same-sex partner to petition to adopt partner’s child or child of the relationship?

Yes.

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