LGBTQ Parent Education, Outreach, Advocacy and Support - Family Equality Council
Provides support to families of the LGBTQ community and for parents who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and/or queer. Services include: - Access to Family Equality's National Network free membership for meetings, starting a family group, resources, network directory, mentorship opportunities, and training - Annual Family Week at-home activities - Books for parents and children - Family Camp during the summer and fall - International Family Equality Day celebration to raise awareness among politicians, the public, advocacy for equal treatment, and recognition for all families - Legal and legislative advocacy. Tracks legislation at federal and state levels on a range of issues. - The Neighborhood virtual hub of community events for LGBTQ parents and their children to connect with other families, learn, grow, and have fun - Resource directory for family planning including fertility clinics, midwives, and more - Resource library of articles for families to explore topics on adoption, parenting, and more - School advocacy and educational events - Speak Out program for opportunities to be connected to panels, workshops, media interviews, blog writing, policy work, and podcasts - Training opportunities for employers and professionals
Categories
Last assured
01/23/2024
Physical Address
475 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10016
Hours
9 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday CST
Voice
Fax
(646)880-3011
Application process
Call; email; visit website
Fee
No cost for referrals and information; most events are free or have a sliding scale
Eligibility
Open to all families with parents who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and/or queer as well as extended family, friends, service providers, prospective parents, and allies; statewide
Service area
MN
Agency info
Family Equality Council
Family Equality Council is changing attitudes and policies to ensure all families are respected, loved, and celebrated - especially families with parents who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or queer.