LGBTQ+
Support Groups & Peer Support
Family Equity: Trans, Nonbinary, and Gender Nonconforming Parents Virtual Peer Support Space
Parent xHood: A safe space for black queer parents to create deep connections and build support systems for themselves and their families.
Men Having Babies: The Parent / Peer Advice Network was created to allow Gay Surrogacy families to connect with other parents in your region, or with similar characteristics, for advice or social purposes, as well as to offer advice to prospective parents
Books
Lis Regula's Story: Dr. Lis Regula, Biology lecturer at University of Dayton and Advocacy Associate at Men Having Babies, is a trans man who, pre-transition was the surrogate for two LGBT families. YouTube Interview
Online Resources
Resolve: Information and resources on family-building options for LGBTQ+ individuals and couples, including adoption, foster care, assisted reproductive technologies, and legal considerations. It offers guidance on navigating the emotional, medical, and legal aspects of starting a family.
Connecting Rainbows: Resources for LGBTQIA+ folx starting their families, providing advocacy, education, and compassion. Your sexual orientation, gender identity, race or background should never be a barrier to starting, expanding or protecting your family.
Men Having Babies: A nonprofit organization that provides education, resources, and financial assistance to gay men pursuing parenthood through surrogacy, including guidance on the medical, legal, and ethical aspects of the process. Also has a provider directory.
Family Equity: Family Equality is a nonprofit organization advocating for LGBTQ+ families by providing resources, legal support, and community-building initiatives to promote equality in parenting, family-building, and policy. Also has a family-building directory.
LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory: A searchable database that connects LGBTQ+ individuals with affirming healthcare providers across various specialties, ensuring access to inclusive and competent medical care.
Gay Parents to Be: Information on financial assistance options for LGBTQ+ individuals and couples pursuing family-building, including grants, charities, and other funding resources for fertility treatments, adoption, and surrogacy.
Daddy2: The Gay Dads Podcast