Are you an LGBTQ+ individual or couple exploring the pathways to parenthood?

Join us for the 2025 Pathways to Parenthood Symposium, where you can connect with professionals with information on family-building options such as IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and foster care. Whether you’re just beginning your journey or looking to expand your family, this event provides a supportive, educational environment.

Family Pride Network is excited to bring you Family Storytime with some special guests! Our special guests will share stories that promote love, acceptance, and equality, along with an opportunity to learn up close about some furry friends–a live petting zoo!

Don’t miss out on this chance to learn, engage, and grow with your community.

How to Engage:

• Visit our YouTube channel to watch or listen to symposium sessions from 2022 and 2023
• Join us on October 19th and visit with local providers with resources on IVF, adoption, Foster Care, and other pathways to parenthood.
• Network with other LGBTQ+ families while enjoying a live petting zoo and storytime with special community friends!

Pathways to Parenthood brings together LGBTQ+ people looking to enhance their families through parenthood—via several options like adoption, assisted reproduction, fostering to adopt, and others.

We will be joined during this event by our tabling partners:

• JustChoice
• Nationwide Children’s
• Franklin County Children’s Services
• Ohio Reproduction
• Buckeye Ranch
• Cryobio

Please be advised that the Columbus Marathon starts at 7:30am on October 19th–please plan ahead for street closures. You can see the Columbus Marathon route here.