Pathways to Parenthood (Virtual)

April 18, 2021
9am-1pm

Registration NOW Open!

“A growing number of LGBT[QIA] people are starting families. The 2010 US Census reported that approximately 19% of same-sex couples are currently raising children, and a 2013 Pew Research national survey found that 51% of LGBT[QIA] adults of any age have children or would like to have children in the future. As an increasing number LGBT[QIA] individuals and couples seek to have children, many will turn to their health care providers for resources and guidance.”

In 2014 Family Pride Network hosted the first “Pathways to Parenthood” conference in response to the growing number of Central Ohio LGBTQIA people wanting to start the journey to parenthood. The Pathways to Parenthood Conference walks through the various pathways to parenthood for LGBT[QIA] people, as well as unique issues these couples and individuals may face as they consider their options.

AGENDA

8:30am-9:00am
Registration/Networking

9:00am-9:10am
Welcome

9:10am-9:50am
Foster Parenting

9:50am-10:30am
Adoption

10:30am-10:45am
Break/Networking

10:45am-11:25am
Assisted Reproduction & Surrogacy

11:25am-12:00pm
Financial Planning

12:00pm-1:00pm
Resource Fair/Networking