The parenting of LGBT population is an important subject which is becoming more and more present in media and political discussions. This paper will include some of the most important segments of this multidimensional phenomenon. In the first part of this paper, main topic will be the history of LGBT movement, terminology and legislative framework which directly affects many segments of everyday life for LGBT population, especially parenting. The next chapter will focus on LGBT families: different types of LGBT families, the ways for becoming an LGBT parent, and the most common types of LGBT families-same-sex maternal families and same-sex parental families. The next important topic is the analysis of researches on children development in LGBT families with the focus on gender role and gender identity of the children raised in LGBT families, sexual orientation, risky behaviors and peer relations among children raised in LGBT families. Furthermore, analysis of researches on attitudes of LGBT parents towards their children including: parental perception of their children, their view of psychosocial adjustment of their children, parental care and goals for their children. The final chapter will focus on needed support for LGBT families and accessibility of support. Furthermore, discrimination they face and the role of social work considering support for these families will be addressed.