For LGBTQ+ parents-to-be, many of whom rely on alternative paths to parenthood such as assisted reproduction or adoption, there are additional costs to navigate. View assisted-reproduction grants, adoption grants, fertility medication grants and many more discount programs to help you get started!

LGBTQ+ Family Building Grants - Family Equality

Find LGBTQ+ family-building grants and financial assistance resources for fertility treatment, IVF, egg donation, surrogacy, and adoption.

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Read the recent op-ed by Ted Lewis, Vice President of Programs, and Anna Santa Maria, Director of Archives, Storytelling, and Brand — featured on The Advocate here: www.advocate.com/opinion/trum...

Op-ed: Our government is going backward on Title IX, but we don't have to

As the Trump administration rolls back protections for LGBTQ+ students and survivors of sexual harassment and assault, Family Equality's Ted Lewis and Anna Santa Maria explain how families can fight b...

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Steve Hudson@dustcircle.bsky.social · 3d ago

Our #government is going backward on #TitleIX, but we don't have to As the #Trumpadministration rolls back protections for #LGBTQ+ #students and #survivors of #sexualharassment and #assault, @familyequality.org explains how #families can #fightback. www.advocate.com/opinion/trum...

Together w/@nilc.org, we created this guide with steps to help you protect yourself and your family. The guide includes info for noncitizens, green card holders, DACA, mixed-status families, advanced parole, immigrants with lawful status, and U.S. citizens. ¡Una versión en Español está disponible!

Safe Travel Guidance for LGBTQ+ Immigrant Families

Family Equality and NILC have created this resource to provide information and practical steps you can take to protect yourselves and your families when traveling.

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This week at Family Equality: Our biweekly Trying To Conceive(TTC)/Fertility Support Group is Wednesday, October 28 at 4pm PT/7pm ET! Register below! familyequality.org/fertility-pe...

Fertility & TTC Peer Support Space - Family Equality

RSVP for Family Equality’s biweekly LGBTQ+ TTC and fertility peer support space for people growing families through pregnancy.

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We want to hear from you! Brag about your favorite, LGBTQ+ affirming providers — whether they're doctors, lawyers, agencies, schools, clinics...You name it! — to help us connect LGBTQ+ families with the friendly, affirming care they need: forms.gle/j8juRPcjLAFQ...

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Have you managed to find a great LGBTQ+ friendly doctor? An amazing and affirming lawyer? An adoption or foster care agency? We want to know! Help LGBTQ+ families in your area find safe and affirming care by nominating your favorite providers to our provider database: forms.gle/j8juRPcjLAFQ...

Family Equality were fortunate to experience the joy and community churches can bring when they welcome everyone. The Vision Cathedral of Atlanta is the largest Black LGBTQ+ Church in America and centers Black LGBTQ+ people as the core. Read Ted's recent blog on our website below

A Word from a Vision

Dr. Black and the congregation of Vision Cathedral welcomed Family Equality into a loving community and most importantly left with a sense of hope.

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The path to parenthood can be expensive for anyone, and LGBTQ+ families often face extra costs along the way. Read the complete guide for a rough estimate at what fertility treatments, donors, and surrogacy can cost — plus ways to finance your journey through insurance, grants, and loans.

LGBTQ+ Fertility: Financing Your Journey - Family Equality

Funding your LGBTQ+ fertility journey can be expensive, and, because conception does not always happen on the first try, it can be hard to know at the outset the exact cost of bringing a child into your family.

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The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on November 3, in St. Mary Catholic Parish v Roy, a case that will decide whether a Catholic preschool can receive public funding through Colorado’s universal preschool program while refusing to comply with its requirement to admit kids with LGBTQ+ parents.

Supreme Court to wade into debate over religious schools — again

The Supreme Court is set to hear yet another case involving public funding for religious schools — and the clash between free exercise and state policies guarding against discrimination.

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Known or unknown donor? For many LGBTQ+ families, it’s one of the most challenging decisions on your path to parenthood. It touches everything from genetics and cost to legal protections and how comfortable you are asking tough questions. Read the full resource to help guide your decision-making.

LGBTQ+ Fertility: Considerations for Known and Unknown Donors - Family Equality

For LGBTQ+ families formed with the help of an egg or sperm donor, a core question is whether to choose a known or unknown donor.

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We are officially 15 days away from Election Day. In states across the country, voters will decide on measures affecting LGBTQ+ families. You can make a difference and it all starts with making a plan to vote at familyequality.org/vote.

This week at Family Equality: Our biweekly Trans, Nonbinary, and Gender Non-conforming Parents Support Group is Wednesday, October 21 at 4pm PT/7pm ET! RSVP with the link below! familyequality.org/trans-nonbin...

Peer Support for Trans & NB Parents - Family Equality

RSVP for Family Equality’s peer support space for trans, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming parents and caregivers to connect in community.

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Have you managed to find a great LGBTQ+ friendly doctor? An amazing and affirming lawyer? An adoption or foster care agency? We want to know! Help LGBTQ+ families in your area find safe and affirming care by nominating your favorite providers to our provider database: forms.gle/j8juRPcjLAFQ...

There's still time to join us this Thursday, October 15 at 7pm ET/4pm PT to learn more about financing your family-building journey from a panel of LGBTQ+ family-building experts at California Cryobank and Toler Financial Group. Register below!

Financing Your Family-Building Journey - Family Equality

Have questions about growing your family? Join experts from California Cryobank and Toler Financial Group for a free webinar on financing your family-building journey.

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Find your sample ballot, check your voter registration, and make a voting plan. Then, share with the people in your network to do the same. Vote. Our families are counting on it. www.advocate.com/opinion/lgbt...

LGBTQ+ families are on the ballot this November. Here's how to protect them

Opinion: In the midterm elections, pay close attention to ballot measures and judgeships, which can determine the future of protections for same-sex marriage, fertility care, transgender rights, and b...

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The Advocate@advocate.com · 3w ago

Opinion: In the midterm elections, pay close attention to ballot measures and judgeships, which can determine the future of protections for same-sex marriage, fertility care, transgender rights, and beyond, writes Family Equality's Luce Remy.

This Sunday, October 11, is National Coming Out Day, a day to celebrate coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or any other non-heteronormative sexual orientation or gender identity. What words of support and encouragement would you offer to someone considering coming out? 💗

It's time to lock in! There's a lot at stake on your ballot this year! Local, state, and national elections will take place in November. What's your voting plan? Go to familyequality.org/vote and make a plan today!

NEXT WEEK! Join us on Thursday, October 15 at 7pm ET/4pm PT to learn more about financing your family-building journey from a panel of LGBTQ+ family-building experts at California Cryobank and Toler Financial Group.

Financing Your Family-Building Journey - Family Equality

Have questions about growing your family? Join experts from California Cryobank and Toler Financial Group for a free webinar on financing your family-building journey.

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It's National Voter Education Week! We've got answers to your frequently asked questions. Make sure you're prepared to vote before or on Election Day! Go to familyequality.org/vote for more information.

Celebrate Primary Care Physicians Week by nominating a provider to become a part of our LGBTQ+ provider database so other LGBTQ+ families in your area can find them more easily. 🔗: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeg0JukPTXB39Yp9--0Lro4u1nLedNF6oSp9hHsqi5Un1FL4g/viewform

Book bans are disproportionately targeting books about race, gender, and sexuality. The data shows a small, well-funded minority is driving most of these attempts, even as 7 in 10 voters oppose banning books. In honor of Banned Books Week, learn 4 ways you can take action in your own district.

Book Bans: How Parents Can Take Action

We're seeing a growing number of book bans targeting material about race, gender, and sexuality. Learn how you can take action.

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This week at Family Equality: Our biweekly Trans, Nonbinary, and Gender Non-conforming Parents Support Group is Wednesday, October 7 at 4pm PT/7pm ET! RSVP with the link below! familyequality.org/trans-nonbin...

Peer Support for Trans & NB Parents - Family Equality

RSVP for Family Equality’s peer support space for trans, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming parents and caregivers to connect in community.

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⏰ Election Day is officially one month away! Are YOU registered and ready to vote? Voter registration deadlines are coming up! Find your state and check your registration status and share this post to spread the word. Head to familyequality.org/vote to get registered today!

Mark your calendar! 🗓️ October 15 is our official annual Giving Day. LGBTQ+ families across the country need advocacy, resources, and community more than ever. Are you ready to make an impact? Go to familyequality.org/giving-day to learn more!

Giving Day

Show up WITH us on October 15. What happens next depends on what we do now. Invest in the next chapter. Donate on Giving Day October 15!

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Join us Oct 15 at 7pm ET/4pm PT for a free webinar! You will learn more about financing your family-building journey from LGBTQ+ family-building experts at California Cryobank and Toler Financial Group. BONUS: Enter a giveaway for a $2,397 voucher which can be used towards fertility services!

Financing Your Family-Building Journey - Family Equality

Have questions about growing your family? Join experts from California Cryobank and Toler Financial Group for a free webinar on financing your family-building journey.

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Effective today, the Department of Education revived the Trump Administration's Title IX rule that rescinds Biden-era protections for survivors of sexual harassment and assault as well as LGBTQ+, pregnant, and parenting students.

Family Equality Condemns Trump Administration’s Rollback of Title IX Protections for LGBTQ+ Students - Family Equality

Effective today, the new rule rescinds Biden-era protections for survivors of sexual harassment and assault as well as LGBTQ+, pregnant, and parenting students.

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This week at Family Equality: Our biweekly Trying To Conceive(TTC)/Fertility Support Group is Wednesday, September 30 at 4pm PT/7pm ET! Register below! familyequality.org/fertility-pe...

Fertility & TTC Peer Support Space - Family Equality

RSVP for Family Equality’s biweekly LGBTQ+ TTC and fertility peer support space for people growing families through pregnancy.

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If you voted during your state’s primary elections, we want to see your “I voted” sticker. Help us show the collective power of LGBTQ+ families showing up at the polls because November starts now! 🔗: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_xCnCEDr4dx-I-T2ZcLT7CDRF24v08X1BHDs8dhVCw5wjYw/viewform

Thinking about starting or growing your family? You're not alone! 63% of LGBTQ+ millennials are considering it. From preparing for the changes ahead to exploring your options and understanding the costs involved, we've got tools and resources to help you feel empowered at every stage.

Getting Started: Understanding Your Family-Building Options - Family Equality

Everyone deserves to have the family of their dreams. With the support of Family Equality’s information and resources, we can help you navigate your family planning journey! As the leading […]

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This Thursday, September 24 at 3pm ET/12pm PT, we're hosting a webinar with @hrc.org. Learn about their Welcoming Schools program and how you can help build school communities that embrace and support LGBTQ+ families. There's still time to join us! Registration is required, click the link below:

Creating Welcoming Schools for LGBTQ+ Families - Family Equality

Join Family Equality and HRC to learn about HRC's Welcoming Schools program and how you can help build school communities that embrace and support LGBTQ+ families.

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It's important for immigrant families to know their rights to protect themselves during #BacktoSchool season. Visit familyequality.org/immigration for resources.