More of The Fosters on ABC Family

The second season of The Fosters premieres on ABC Family tonight (June 16). This story about a mixed-race lesbian couple raising five children, both natural and adopted, has come at a time the definition of a "family" has been changing across the country.  The first season tackled a number of issues, including gay marriage, abortion, drug abuse, and parental rights.  Rosie O'Donnell joined the cast in the second half of the season as a tough but loving counselor at a home for troubled girls.  

The executive producer of the show is Jennifer Lopez, who stated at the GLAAD Awards that she had a lesbian aunt in Manhattan who did not have an easy time living her life.  In speaking of her support for The Fosters, Lopez stated, "Love is love and that’s what I tell my children everyday. It’s what we have to make everyone understand so that the world can be a better, safer, more diverse, more inclusive and more loving place and we are on our way."