The New York State and New York City Chapters of the National Association of Social Workers and other child welfare and community organizations detail the various ways in which children are harmed when same-sex couples are prevented from marrying. Amici discuss the tangible and material benefits and protections to children who are part of a married family and highlights how marriage for same-sex couples benefit children in those families. LeBoeuf, Lamb, Greene & MacRae LLP is counsel for amici.