BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Family Equality - ECPv5.14.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Family Equality X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://familyequality.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Family Equality REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T203000 DTSTAMP:20240329T024346 CREATED:20220803T192330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T192432Z UID:16210-1663095600-1663101000@familyequality.org SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Paths to Pregnancy: Using Donor Sperm to Expand Your Family DESCRIPTION:Please join Family Equality on September 13 at 7pm ET for this fun and educational event! You will learn everything you need to know about expanding your family with donor sperm from a panel of distinguished experts\, including: \n\nScott Brown\, Vice President of Strategic Alliances at California Cryobank by Generate Life Sciences\nDr. Allison Bloom\, Reproductive Endocrinologist with Main Line Fertility\nRebecca Levin Nayak\, JD \, Partner at Jerner Law Group\n\nWe will discuss: \n\nWorking with known and unknown sperm donors\nInsemination at home and in a clinic\nFertility 101\nLegal suggestions for protecting your future family\n\nClick here to register for this event. \nBONUS: All attendees will be entered into a raffle for the chance to win a gift voucher for fertility services from California Cryobank! \nMany thanks to California Cryobank\, who generously sponsor this series. \nNeed an ASL interpreter? No problem! Please email us to request one. URL:https://familyequality.org/event/lgbtq-paths-to-pregnancy-using-donor-sperm-to-expand-your-family-3/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Prospective Parents,The Neighborhood,TTC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://familyequality.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/California-Cryobank-Webinars.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220516T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220516T213000 DTSTAMP:20240329T024346 CREATED:20220427T215417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T160909Z UID:15904-1652724000-1652736600@familyequality.org SUMMARY:Night at the Pier DESCRIPTION:Click here to learn more and purchase tickets. \nYour voice is a powerful tool for creating change.\nFamily Equality’s annual New York gala\, Night at the Pier is back\, in person\, on May 16th!\nFamily Equality is working hard to fight a flurry of anti-LGBTQ+ bills across the country—and we need your help! Join us in NYC to hear important updates\, mobilize for the battles ahead\, and celebrate powerful advocates in this movement. The dynamic program will introduce our new CEO\, Stacey Stevenson\, and will honor Jordan Roth & Richie Jackson as well as Hostetter-Habib Family Award winner\, Lydia Gray-Holifield. \nPlus\, special performances by the cast of SIX and the playwright\, composer\, and lyricist of A Strange Loop\, Michael R. Jackson! \nThere’s too much at stake to sit this one out\, so click here to visit Night at the Pier’s website to learn more and purchase tickets today. URL:https://familyequality.org/event/night-at-the-pier/ LOCATION:TX END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220303T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220303T210000 DTSTAMP:20240329T024346 CREATED:20220201T144133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220224T215015Z UID:15564-1646334000-1646341200@familyequality.org SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Paths to Parenthood: Beyond Pregnancy DESCRIPTION:Are you pregnant or preparing to welcome a baby into your family? Join Family Equality on March 3 at 7pm ET/4pm PT for a fun and educational event all about the things you should consider when you’re expecting. During our time together\, panelists will cover topics like: \n\nNewborn stem cell preservation \nPlacenta release & use\nFeeding your infant\nSleep support for newborns.\n\n \nOffering insight\, sharing experiences\, and answering your questions\, our panelists include: \n\nJaime Shamonki\, MD\, Chief Medical Officer at Cord Blood Registry \nMoss Froom\, of Moss the Doula\nNikki Helms\, of the San Diego Community Birth Center\nJessica Gonzales\, of Heart of Houston \n\nClick here to register for this event. \n \nBONUS: All attendees will be entered into a raffle for the chance to win a gift voucher for free newborn stem cell preservation plus 1 year of storage from Cord Blood Registry. \n \nMany thanks to California Cryobank\, who generously sponsor this series. \n \nNeed an ASL interpreter? Email us to request it! URL:https://familyequality.org/event/lgbtq-paths-to-parenthood-beyond-pregnancy/ LOCATION:TX CATEGORIES:Parents,Prospective Parents,The Neighborhood ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://familyequality.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Paths-to-Parenthood-Beyond-Pregnancy-1280-x-698-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220203T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220203T200000 DTSTAMP:20240329T024346 CREATED:20220201T204700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220203T145622Z UID:15561-1643914800-1643918400@familyequality.org SUMMARY:Black to School: LGBTQ+ Parents and Allies Navigating Race in the School System DESCRIPTION:Join Family Equality for an important conversation about navigating race in the Texas school system\, with special guests Stacey and Cheralyn Stevenson\, Melanie Maine\, Jackie Juarez\, and Sonya Parker Goode\, facilitated by Luna Malbroux of Joy Channel. In this hour-long “roundtable” discussion\, these amazing advocates share their experiences as LGBTQ+ parents and allies raising children of color in Texas—from deciding which schools to attend to advocating for their children in and out of the classroom. \nTune in on Facebook or Youtube at the time of the event. \nWe are so grateful to have Luna Malbroux of the Joy Channel facilitating this discussion. To learn more about the Joy Channel\, click here. URL:https://familyequality.org/event/black-to-school-lgbtq-parents-and-allies-navigating-race-in-the-school-system/ LOCATION:TX CATEGORIES:Parents,Prospective Parents,The Neighborhood END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211221T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211221T203000 DTSTAMP:20240329T024346 CREATED:20211215T160941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211215T160941Z UID:15440-1640113200-1640118600@familyequality.org SUMMARY:The Pride + Joy of LGBTQ+ Parenting: A Roundtable Discussion DESCRIPTION: \nJoin Family Equality for an entertaining conversation about the pride and joys of LGBTQ+ parenthood with special guests Dan Bucatinsky\, Mario and Monte Foreman-Powell\, Justine Gonzalez\, Sabrina Jalees\, and Max Mutchnick. In this hour-long “roundtable” discussion\, these amazing advocates explore the ways that being LGBTQ+ has shaped their parenting journeys\, offer advice for other parents\, and share their hopes for the future of LGBTQ+ families. URL:https://familyequality.org/event/the-pride-joy-of-lgbtq-parenting-a-roundtable-discussion/ LOCATION:TX CATEGORIES:Parents,Prospective Parents,The Neighborhood END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211216T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211216T203000 DTSTAMP:20240329T024346 CREATED:20211116T145051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211206T204310Z UID:15303-1639681200-1639686600@familyequality.org SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Paths to Pregnancy: Using Donor Sperm to Expand Your Family DESCRIPTION:Please join Family Equality on December 16 at 7pm ET for this fun and educational event! You will learn everything you need to know about expanding your family with donor sperm from a panel of distinguished experts\, including: \n\n\nDr. Nina Resetkova\, Reproductive Endocrinologist at Boston IVF \n\n\nRebecca Levin Nayak\, JD\, Partner at Jerner Law Group in Philadelphia \n\n\nScott Brown\, VP of Strategic Alliances at California Cryobank by Generate Life Sciences \n\n\nWe will discuss:\n• Working with known and unknown sperm donors\n• Insemination at home and in a clinic\n• Fertility 101\n• Legal suggestions for protecting your future family \nClick here to register for this event. \nBONUS: All attendees will be entered into a raffle for the chance to win a gift voucher for fertility services from California Cryobank! \nMany thanks to California Cryobank\, who generously sponsor this series. \nNeed an ASL interpreter? No problem! Please email us to request one. URL:https://familyequality.org/event/lgbtq-paths-to-pregnancy-using-donor-sperm-to-expand-your-family/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Prospective Parents,The Neighborhood,TTC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://familyequality.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Using-donor-sperm-to-expand-your-family.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211204T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211204T143000 DTSTAMP:20240329T024346 CREATED:20211123T172337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211203T221918Z UID:15343-1638626400-1638628200@familyequality.org SUMMARY:Storytime with Jonathan Van Ness & Ourshelves DESCRIPTION: \nJoin Jonathan Van Ness\, Family Equality and OurShelves\, a queer-owned diverse kids’ book box service and advocacy effort\, for a special reading of Peanut Goes for the Gold. Bookmark this page or tune in on Facebook at the time of the event to watch! \nAbout OurShelves \nOurShelves is a queer-owned diverse kids’ book box service and advocacy effort. They seek to connect existing hard-to-find\, high-quality diverse stories with those seeking them. They also aim to empower families\, teachers and librarians to offer children the most beautiful stories that both ignite imagination and wonder and reflect our values of equity\, inclusion\, social justice\, love\, and fun. Learn more about the stories inside their boxes. \nOurShelves also connects the expertise of families\, teachers\, and librarians – about what diverse content is still missing in kids’ books – with publishers to advocate for the creation of more diverse books. Learn more about how they’re harnessing consumer power to accelerate change in the picture book industry. \nAbout Family Equality \nFamily Equality advances legal and lived equality for LGBTQ+ families\, and for those who wish to form them\, through building community\, changing hearts and minds\, and driving policy change. Family Equality believes every LGBTQ+ person should have the right and opportunity to form and sustain a loving family\, regardless of who they are or where they live. Learn more at familyequality.org. URL:https://familyequality.org/event/storytime-with-jonathan-van-ness-ourshelves/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:The Neighborhood,Whole Family,Younger Kids END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210930T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210930T233000 DTSTAMP:20240329T024346 CREATED:20210803T145009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210919T200116Z UID:14781-1633039200-1633044600@familyequality.org SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Paths to Pregnancy: Using Donor Sperm to Expand Your Family (West Coast) DESCRIPTION:Please join Family Equality on September 30 at 7pm PT for this fun and educational event! You will learn everything you need to know about expanding your family with donor sperm from a panel of distinguished experts\, including: \n\nScott Brown\, Vice President of Strategic Alliances at California Cryobank by Generate Life Sciences\nDr. Temeka Zore from Spring Fertility\nAmira Hasenbush\, Esq. from All Family Legal\nMarea Goodman from Restore Midwifery\n\nWe will discuss:\n• Working with known and unknown sperm donors\n• Insemination at home and in a clinic\n• Fertility 101\n• Legal suggestions for protecting your future family \nClick here to register for this event. \nBONUS: All attendees will be entered into a raffle for the chance to win a gift voucher for fertility services from California Cryobank! \nMany thanks to California Cryobank\, who generously sponsor this series. \nNeed an ASL interpreter? No problem! Please email us to request one. URL:https://familyequality.org/event/lgbtq-paths-to-pregnancy-using-donor-sperm-to-expand-your-family-west/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Prospective Parents,The Neighborhood,TTC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://familyequality.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/West2021-P2P-long.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210722T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210722T200000 DTSTAMP:20240329T024346 CREATED:20210622T185010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210719T192714Z UID:14549-1626980400-1626984000@familyequality.org SUMMARY:Family Equality & The LEGO® Group Family Build-A-Long DESCRIPTION:Family Equality and The LEGO® Group are excited to host this family building session. You’ll get the chance to learn from a LEGO fan creator and connect with other LGTBQ+ families in this free virtual event. LEGO DOTS sets will be mailed directly to participants to ensure they have the appropriate pieces to build-along-at home. Space is limited so register by July 11th\, and don’t forget to tell your friends! \nRegistration for this event is closed. \n \nNote: Family Equality and The LEGO® Group will be offering two build along sessions. Because space is limited and the programs are the same\, please only register for one of the two sessions. Thank you! URL:https://familyequality.org/event/family-equality-and-lego-family-build-along/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Teens and Young Adults,The Neighborhood,Whole Family,Younger Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familyequality.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/41938_DOTS_2HY21_Lifestyle_IN_build_05-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210720T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210720T140000 DTSTAMP:20240329T024346 CREATED:20210622T185312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210719T192822Z UID:14552-1626786000-1626789600@familyequality.org SUMMARY:Family Equality & The LEGO® Group Family Build-A-Long DESCRIPTION:Family Equality and The LEGO® Group are excited to host this family building session. You’ll get the chance to learn from a LEGO fan creator and connect with other LGTBQ+ families in this free virtual event. LEGO DOTS sets will be mailed directly to participants to ensure they have the appropriate pieces to build-along-at home. Space is limited so register by July 11th\, and don’t forget to tell your friends! \nRegistration for this event is closed. \n \nNote: Family Equality and The LEGO® Group will be offering two build along sessions. Because space is limited and the programs are the same\, please only register for one of the two sessions. Thank you! URL:https://familyequality.org/event/family-equality-lego-family-build-a-long/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Teens and Young Adults,The Neighborhood,Whole Family,Younger Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familyequality.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/41938_DOTS_2HY21_Lifestyle_IN_build_05-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210719T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210719T203000 DTSTAMP:20240329T024346 CREATED:20210610T145305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210610T145305Z UID:14497-1626723000-1626726600@familyequality.org SUMMARY:Talking To Your Kids About Sex: For Families with Youth 9+ DESCRIPTION:When it comes to talking to your children about sex\, our motto is: Talk early\, talk often! That’s right—we believe parents are the most influential sex educators for their children. From toddlerhood to the teenage years\, there are millions of opportunities for you to start conversations in a way that will lead to healthy attitudes and outcomes. Join Family Tree Clinic’s Sex Educator\, Lindsey Hoskins\, to learn more about how to communicate with your children about sexuality in a way that is healthy and developmentally appropriate. If the thought of “the talk” makes your palms sweat a little\, this workshop is for you! \nThis workshop will be geared towards parents/caregivers of children 9 years old and older. \n\nLindsey Hoskins is a deeply committed sex nerd with a degree in Sex Education. She dove into this work in 1999 and fell in love with helping folks get comfy and start talking about topics that can often be challenging. Lindsey joined Family Tree in 2002 and is now the Director of Health Education. Lindsey is most proud of the peer sex-ed program she started for queer and trans teens and her work with parents of young children. Lindsey is happiest when teaching puberty\, and don’t even get her started on lube. In 2017\, her book\, Principles of Pleasure: Working with the Good Stuff as Sex Therapists and Educators\, was released. Her mother is very proud. URL:https://familyequality.org/event/talking-to-your-kids-about-sex-for-families-with-youth-9-2/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Parents,The Neighborhood ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://familyequality.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/FB-Group-Graphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210719T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210719T140000 DTSTAMP:20240329T024346 CREATED:20210624T145510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210719T131618Z UID:14581-1626699600-1626703200@familyequality.org SUMMARY:Story & Activity Time with Ourshelves DESCRIPTION:Family Equality & Ourshelves are excited to highlight one of our favorite stories: When Aidan Became a Brother. Join author Kyle Lukoff for an exclusive storytime\, then stick around for a drawing activity with illustrator Kaylani Juanita. You won’t want to miss this awesome opportunity! Visit this page on July 19 at 1pm to watch or tune in on Facebook or Youtube! \nKaylani Juanita is a picture book illustrator and writer. She received the Stonewall Book Award 2020 for WHEN AIDAN BECAME A BROTHER and a Coretta Scott King Illustration Honor 2021 for MAGNIFICENT HOMESPUN BROWN (written by Samara Cole Doyon). Follow Kaylani on Instagram to learn more. \nKyle Lukoff is a children’s book author and former librarian. He has written several books including a new middle-grade novel TOO BRIGHT TO SEE as well as WHEN AIDAN BECAME A BROTHER\, for which he also received the 2020 Stonewall Book Award. Follow Kyle on Facebook\, and Twitter to learn more. \nOurShelves Diverse Kids Books is a queer-owned diverse kids’ book box service and advocacy effort. Follow Ourshelves on Facebook and Twitter to learn more. URL:https://familyequality.org/event/story-activity-time-with-ourshelves/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:The Neighborhood,Whole Family,Younger Kids END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210714T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210714T210000 DTSTAMP:20240329T024346 CREATED:20200406T144118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210712T132635Z UID:13402-1626289200-1626296400@familyequality.org SUMMARY:Biweekly TTC/Fertility Peer Support Space DESCRIPTION:Queer Parents To Be is a biweekly peer-run support space supported by the LGBTQ+ Perinatal Wellness Center for anyone under the LGBTQ+ rainbow who are working to create children to grow their families. This group is specific to those who are seeking to grow their families through pregnancy\, whether they are just gathering information\, are trying to conceive\, or are awaiting an upcoming birth. This event will occur every other Wednesday at the listed times! \n\nRSVP TO RECEIVE LOG-IN INFORMATION FOR THIS MEETUP\n\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Click on the event you'd like to RSVP for...*\n \n Select All\n \n \n TTC/Fertility VIrtual Peer Support Space\n \n \n Trans\, Nonbinary\, & Gender Nonconforming Parents Peer Support Space\n You can check multiple boxes to RSVP for more than one event. CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nASL interpretation is available if needed. Please email us to request it! \nThis event is made possible with the support of our sponsor\, Ovia Health. Learn more about Ovia here. URL:https://familyequality.org/event/biweekly-ttc-fertility-peer-support-space-2021-07-14/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Prospective Parents,The Neighborhood,TTC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://familyequality.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Group-Graphic-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Director%20of%20National%20Family%20Networks%20%26%20Chair%20of%20the%20Diversity%2C%20Equity%2C%20and%20Inclusion%20Committee%2C%20Tatiana%20Quiroga":MAILTO:tquiroga@familyequality.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210713T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210713T210000 DTSTAMP:20240329T024346 CREATED:20210602T141921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T201343Z UID:14467-1626202800-1626210000@familyequality.org SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Paths to Pregnancy: Using Donor Sperm to Expand Your Family (South) DESCRIPTION:Please join Family Equality on July 13 at 7pm ET for this fun and educational event! You will learn everything you need to know about expanding your family with donor sperm from a panel of distinguished experts\, including: \n\nScott Brown\, Vice President of Strategic Alliances at California Cryobank by Generate Life Sciences\nDr. Quinton Scott Katler\, Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility Fellow at Emory University in Atlanta\, GA\nElizabeth Swartz\, JD\, Founder of Elizabeth F. Schwartz\, PA in Miami\, FL\nCharlie Rae Young\, LM\, CPM\, CLC\, owner of Barefoot Birth in Tampa\, FL\n\nWe will discuss:\n• Working with known and unknown sperm donors\n• Insemination at home and in a clinic\n• Fertility 101\n• Legal suggestions for protecting your future family \nClick here to register for this event. \nBONUS: All attendees will be entered into a raffle for the chance to win a gift voucher for fertility services from California Cryobank! \nMany thanks to California Cryobank\, who generously sponsor this series. \nNeed an ASL interpreter? No problem! Please email us to request one. URL:https://familyequality.org/event/lgbtq-paths-to-pregnancy-using-donor-sperm-to-expand-your-family-south/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Prospective Parents,The Neighborhood,TTC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://familyequality.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/South2021-P2P-long.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210713T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210713T190000 DTSTAMP:20240329T024346 CREATED:20210628T150109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210628T150109Z UID:14621-1626199200-1626202800@familyequality.org SUMMARY:Sesame Street Kids Time DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun time with your friends from Sesame Street! Grab your favorite stuffed animal and tune in to watch one of our favorite episodes about Oscar the Grouch tackling school. You also won’t want to miss Big Bird’s road trip and meeting his friend Grayson from Dallas\, Texas! \nThis session is brought to you by WarnerMedia\, a long-time Family Equality friend & sponsor! \nTo register for this event\, click here. URL:https://familyequality.org/event/sesame-street-kids-time-2/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:The Neighborhood,Whole Family,Younger Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://familyequality.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Sesame-Street.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210712T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210712T203000 DTSTAMP:20240329T024346 CREATED:20210610T145621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210610T145621Z UID:14498-1626118200-1626121800@familyequality.org SUMMARY:Talking To Your Kids About Sex: For Families with Youth 0-8 DESCRIPTION:When it comes to talking to your children about sex\, our motto is: Talk early\, talk often! That’s right—we believe parents are the most influential sex educators for their children. From toddlerhood to the teenage years\, there are millions of opportunities for you to start conversations in a way that will lead to healthy attitudes and outcomes. Join Family Tree Clinic’s Sex Educator\, Lindsey Hoskins\, to learn more about how to communicate with your children about sexuality in a way that is healthy and developmentally appropriate. If the thought of “the talk” makes your palms sweat a little\, this workshop is for you! \nThis workshop will be geared towards parents/caregivers of children 0-8 years old. \n\nLindsey Hoskins is a deeply committed sex nerd with a degree in Sex Education. She dove into this work in 1999 and fell in love with helping folks get comfy and start talking about topics that can often be challenging. Lindsey joined Family Tree in 2002 and is now the Director of Health Education. Lindsey is most proud of the peer sex-ed program she started for queer and trans teens and her work with parents of young children. Lindsey is happiest when teaching puberty\, and don’t even get her started on lube. In 2017\, her book\, Principles of Pleasure: Working with the Good Stuff as Sex Therapists and Educators\, was released. Her mother is very proud. URL:https://familyequality.org/event/talking-to-your-kids-about-sex-for-families-with-youth-0-8-2/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Parents,The Neighborhood ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://familyequality.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/FB-Group-Graphic-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210525T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210525T210000 DTSTAMP:20240329T024346 CREATED:20210423T175428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T182747Z UID:13861-1621969200-1621976400@familyequality.org SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Paths to Pregnancy: Using Donor Sperm to Expand Your Family (Northeast) DESCRIPTION:Please join Family Equality on May 25 at 7pm ET for this fun and educational event! You will learn everything you need to know about expanding your family with donor sperm from a panel of distinguished experts\, including: \n\nScott Brown\, Vice President of Strategic Alliances at California Cryobank by Generate Life Sciences\nDr. Allison Bloom\, Reproductive Endocrinologist with Main Line Fertility\nRebecca Levin Nayak\, JD \, Partner at Jerner Law Group\n\nWe will discuss:\n• Working with known and unknown sperm donors\n• Insemination at home and in a clinic\n• Fertility 101\n• Legal suggestions for protecting your future family \nClick here to register for this event. \nBONUS: All attendees will be entered into a raffle for a free vial of sperm\, courtesy of California Cryobank! \nMany thanks to California Cryobank\, who generously sponsor this series. \nNeed an ASL interpreter? No problem! Please email us to request one. URL:https://familyequality.org/event/lgbtq-paths-to-pregnancy-using-donor-sperm-to-build-your-family-northeast/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Prospective Parents,The Neighborhood,TTC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://familyequality.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/NORTHEAST2021-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T210000 DTSTAMP:20240329T024346 CREATED:20210401T153839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210401T153839Z UID:13644-1621539000-1621544400@familyequality.org SUMMARY:Community Conversation: Supporting Your Trans Children DESCRIPTION:This 90-minute virtual session is for parents and caregivers with transgender and nonbinary children. Writer and advocate Amber Leventry will guide attendees through strategies for supporting their children while finding ways to educate and support themselves. Mx. Leventry will also provide a basic overview of gender identity\, pronouns\, what it means to transition\, and how to be an ally. The session will also be a space for questions and conversation. Join us to connect with other parents like you! \nAmber Leventry is a queer\, nonbinary writer\, and advocate. They live in Vermont with their three children\, one of who\, is transgender. Their writing appears on The Next Family\, Sammiches & Psych Meds\, Babble\, Ravishly\, Longreads\, and The Washington Post. They are a staff writer for Scary Mommy and Little Things. Follow them on Twitter and Instagram @amberleventry \nOur Community Conversation sessions are interactive and a space for folks to come and listen but also engage and share their experience with the session’s topic. We hope you’ll join us! URL:https://familyequality.org/event/community-conversation-supporting-your-trans-children/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Parents,The Neighborhood ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://familyequality.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Community-Conversations-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T200000 DTSTAMP:20240329T024346 CREATED:20210416T152323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210416T152323Z UID:13754-1619031600-1619035200@familyequality.org SUMMARY:National Crime Victims' Rights Week with Equality Michigan's Department of Victim Services DESCRIPTION:April 18—24 is National Crime Victims’ Rights Week\, and this year’s theme is “Support Victims. Build Trust. Engage Communities.” To recognize this important week\, we sat down with Genny Maze and Brooke Lindley from Equality Michigan’s Department of Victim Services to discuss how they work daily to support LGBTQ+ victims of crime in their state. \nThey shared their experiences providing support\, advocacy\, and community-building on behalf of LGBTQ+ families like their own in the state of Michigan. \n \n \n \nGenny Maze is the Lead Victim Advocate at Equality Michigan. She is a highly experienced and awarded advocate with a long history of working for non-profits including The Salvation Army\, Affirmations LGBTQ Community Center\, and Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Ms. Maze has served as an advocate for the LGBTQ community\, the homeless\, domestic violence survivors\, disadvantaged youth\, and survivors of drunk driving crashes. \n \n \n \nBrooke Lindley is the LGBTQ Victim Services Case Manager at Equality Michigan. She began her career over 10 years ago in Child Welfare as a Court Appointed Special Advocate and founded a LGBT resource group for lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, intersex youth in foster care. After graduating college she became a Child Welfare Social Worker. She is nationally trained in working with children who have been abused and specialized working with children who were sexually abused. After several years\, Brooke started working for the YWCA Kalamazoo as a LGBT specific Victim Service Advocate working with survivors of sexual violence. Then\, she served as Director of Advocacy for OutFront Kalamazoo\, the LGBT center in Kalamazoo. She provided trainings to businesses and agencies all over Michigan on how to create inclusive and intentional safe spaces. She developed an advocacy program which partnered major LGBT organizations in Michigan like Equality Michigan and national organizations like Human Rights Campaign. URL:https://familyequality.org/event/national-crime-victims-rights-week-with-equality-michigans-department-of-victim-services/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:The Neighborhood END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210416T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210416T150000 DTSTAMP:20240329T024346 CREATED:20210407T081552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210407T151828Z UID:13668-1618581600-1618585200@familyequality.org SUMMARY:Deja's Reading Rainbow with Family Equality & RSM DESCRIPTION: \nGather up your family and get dressed up in your favorite outfits to watch this special edition of Deja Brooks‘ Reading Rainbow with our sponsor\, RSM US LLP! URL:https://familyequality.org/event/dejas-reading-rainbow-with-family-equality-rsm/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:The Neighborhood,Whole Family,Younger Kids END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T200000 DTSTAMP:20240329T024346 CREATED:20210415T153626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210415T153626Z UID:13710-1618515000-1618516800@familyequality.org SUMMARY:Celebrating Nonbinary Parents Day with Founder Johnny Blazes DESCRIPTION: \nAt Family Equality\, we know that there is no one way to build a family\, nor is there any single universal kind of parent. Some parents celebrate Mothers’ Day in May\, Fathers’ Day in June\, or parents day in July. When Johnny became a parent\, they wanted a special day to celebrate their parenthood—and they invited their nonbinary parent friends to join along. \nJess Venable-Novak\, Family Equality’s Family Engagement Manager\, sat down to talk with Johnny about being a nonbinary parent\, founding a special day to celebrate nonbinary parents\, and how the holiday has changed over the years. \nTW//Infant Loss URL:https://familyequality.org/event/celebrating-nonbinary-parents-day-with-founder-johnny-blazes/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Parents,Prospective Parents,The Neighborhood END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210406T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210406T200000 DTSTAMP:20240329T024346 CREATED:20210226T140826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210907T132638Z UID:13361-1617735600-1617739200@familyequality.org SUMMARY:Families Formed Through Adoption Peer Support Space DESCRIPTION:If you’re a parent or caregiver who has formed your family through adoption and/or foster care\, this group is for you! We welcome all paths & experiences. \nThis group is a space for parents & caregivers to connect with others\, build community and engage in conversation. Feel empowered to bring your frustrations\, your joys\, and your tools for coping- the group is meant to be whatever participants need it to be! This group is also open to prospective parents and those in the process of forming their families through foster & adoption. \nThis group is facilitated by Kim Simes and Matthew Ramsey\, Family Equality staff with extensive experience with adoption. \n \nTo RSVP for this event and receive log-in information\, fill out the form below: \n\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Click on the event you'd like to RSVP for...*\n \n Select All\n \n \n TTC/Fertility VIrtual Peer Support Space\n \n \n Trans\, Nonbinary\, & Gender Nonconforming Parents Peer Support Space\n You can check multiple boxes to RSVP for more than one event. CAPTCHA URL:https://familyequality.org/event/families-formed-through-adoption-peer-support-space/2021-04-06/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Adoption,Parents,Prospective Parents,The Neighborhood ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://familyequality.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Group-Graphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210330T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210330T220000 DTSTAMP:20240329T024346 CREATED:20210223T191207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210322T200021Z UID:13344-1617134400-1617141600@familyequality.org SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Paths to Pregnancy: Using Donor Sperm to Build Your Family (Midwest) DESCRIPTION:Please join Family Equality on March 30 at 7pm CT for this fun and educational event! You will learn everything you need to know about family-building with donor sperm from a panel of distinguished experts\, including: \n\nScott Brown\, Vice President of Strategic Alliances at California Cryobank by Generate Life Sciences\nDr. Juan Alvarez\, Reproductive Endocrinologist at Fertility Centers of Illinois\nHeather Ross\, Founding Partner of Ross & Zuckerman\, LLP\n\nWe will discuss:\n• Working with known and unknown sperm donors\n• Insemination at home and in a clinic\n• Fertility 101\n• Legal suggestions for protecting your future family \nClick here to register for this event. \nBONUS: All attendees will be entered into a raffle for a free vial of sperm\, courtesy of California Cryobank! \nMany thanks to California Cryobank\, who generously sponsor this series. \nThis webinar will be closed captioned and ASL interpretation will be present. URL:https://familyequality.org/event/lgbtq-paths-to-pregnancy-midwest/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Prospective Parents,The Neighborhood ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://familyequality.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Midwest2021-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210318T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210318T200000 DTSTAMP:20240329T024346 CREATED:20201211T155102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211108T145359Z UID:12978-1616094000-1616097600@familyequality.org SUMMARY:Peer Support Space for Non-Bio & Non-Gestational Parents DESCRIPTION:This peer support space is a place for parents who are the non-biological and non-gestational parent to their kiddo(s). This space is meant for folks to connect\, build community and engage in conversation with peers. Feel empowered to bring your frustrations\, your joys\, your tools for coping\, etc – this group is meant to be whatever participants need it to be! \nThis group may alternate facilitators\, both of whom are Family Equality staff and identify as non-bio\, non-gestational parents. \nTo register for this meetup and receive a log-in link\, fill out the form below: \n\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Click on the event you'd like to RSVP for...*\n \n Select All\n \n \n TTC/Fertility VIrtual Peer Support Space\n \n \n Trans\, Nonbinary\, & Gender Nonconforming Parents Peer Support Space\n You can check multiple boxes to RSVP for more than one event. CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nThis group is for people for non-bio & non-gestational parents whose family was formed through trying to conceive. If you are a parent whose family was formed through adoption and/or foster-to-adopt\, check out this group. URL:https://familyequality.org/event/peer-support-space-for-non-bio-non-gestational-parents-6/2021-03-18/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Nonbio,Parents,Prospective Parents,The Neighborhood ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://familyequality.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Group-Graphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210226T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210226T170000 DTSTAMP:20240329T024346 CREATED:20210201T150224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210223T160223Z UID:13155-1614355200-1614358800@familyequality.org SUMMARY:Drag Story Hour: Celebrating Black Voices DESCRIPTION:Family Equality is teaming up with Drag Queen Story Hour to host an afternoon of celebrating Black voices! San Francisco-based drag star BeBe Sweetbriar will be sharing stories that highlight Black history & uplift Black excellence. Join us and meet some of our favorite characters! \nToday’s storyteller\, BeBe Sweetbriar\, is an award-winning performer\, media personality\, and fierce advocate. She has spent years fighting against HIV/AIDS stigma\, uplifting the realities of LGBTQ+ youth\, and highlighting the stories of queer & trans people. Simply put\, there’s nothing sweeter than Sweetbriar! You can follow her on Instagram @bebesweetbriar. \nBeBe Sweetbriar will be reading: \n\nHair Love by Matthew A. Cherry\nThe Youngest Marcher by Cynthia Levinson\nI Am Perfectly Designed by Kamaro Brown\nJulían Is A Mermaid by Jessica Love URL:https://familyequality.org/event/drag-story-hour-celebrating-black-voices/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:The Neighborhood,Whole Family,Younger Kids END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T193000 DTSTAMP:20240329T024346 CREATED:20210219T191533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210219T194226Z UID:13311-1614193200-1614195000@familyequality.org SUMMARY:The Forgotten LGBTQ+ Family: An Interview with Jey’nce Poindexter DESCRIPTION:Tune in on Youtube \nTune in on Facebook \nThrough the many ways LGBTQ+ individuals have formed families\, one of the most overlooked formed families—and the home to many Black and Brown queer folks—is the ballroom community and culture. In this interview\, Family Equality’s Chief Program Officer\, Serena Johnson\, sits down with Jey’nce Poindexter\, the Iconic House Mother of the Legendary House of Mizrahi\, to talk about her experiences of working to build acknowledgment from the greater LGBTQ+ community and local nonprofits of her formed family as a home to many LGBTQ+ displaced youth and adults. \nJey’nce Poindexter is a nationally acclaimed advocate for the LGBTQ community. She serves as a voice for survivors of racial injustice\, domestic violence\, sexual assault\, partner-on-partner violence\, and HIV/AIDS. Jey’nce is the Trans Sistas of Color Project’s vice president and a co-chair of the Fair and Equal initiative. She recently joined the staff of the Ruth Ellis Center. \n URL:https://familyequality.org/event/the-forgotten-lgbtq-family-an-interview-with-jeynce-poindexter/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Parents,Prospective Parents,The Neighborhood ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://familyequality.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/My-Post-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210218T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210218T200000 DTSTAMP:20240329T024346 CREATED:20201211T155030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201211T155030Z UID:12976-1613674800-1613678400@familyequality.org SUMMARY:Peer Support Space for Non-Bio & Non-Gestational Parents DESCRIPTION:This peer support space is a place for parents who are the non-biological and non-gestational parent to their kiddo(s). This space is meant for folks to connect\, build community and engage in conversation with peers. Feel empowered to bring your frustrations\, your joys\, your tools for coping\, etc – this group is meant to be whatever participants need it to be! \nThis group may alternate facilitators\, both of whom are Family Equality staff and identify as non-bio\, non-gestational parents. \nTo register for this meetup and receive a log-in link\, fill out the form below: \n\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Click on the event you'd like to RSVP for...*\n \n Select All\n \n \n TTC/Fertility VIrtual Peer Support Space\n \n \n Trans\, Nonbinary\, & Gender Nonconforming Parents Peer Support Space\n You can check multiple boxes to RSVP for more than one event. CAPTCHA URL:https://familyequality.org/event/peer-support-space-for-non-bio-non-gestational-parents-5/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Parents,Prospective Parents,The Neighborhood ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://familyequality.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Group-Graphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210119T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210119T150000 DTSTAMP:20240329T024346 CREATED:20210106T185905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210106T185940Z UID:13081-1611064800-1611068400@familyequality.org SUMMARY:LGBTQ & A: Community Conversation on Love & Marriage: Looking Ahead at the Law and Our Families DESCRIPTION:At this LGBTQ & A: Community Conversation session we will be discussing how LGBTQ+ people can financially & legally protect themselves & their families. Join Jennifer Hatch\, President & Managing Partner at Christopher Street Financial\, and matrimonial attorney Bryan M. Goldstein in exploring unique aspects of legal & financial health for LGBTQ+ partners & families. \nOur LGBTQ & A; Community Conversation sessions are interactive\, offering folks the opportunity to come and listen\, but also engage and share their experience. We hope you’ll join us! \n \nTo receive log-in information for this Community Conversation\, fill out the form below: \n\n \nThis session is sponsored by Christopher Street Financial. URL:https://familyequality.org/event/lgbtq-a-community-conversation-on-love-marriage-looking-ahead-at-the-law-and-our-families/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Parents,Prospective Parents,The Neighborhood ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://familyequality.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/1-19-COMMUNITY-CONVO.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210114T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210114T200000 DTSTAMP:20240329T024346 CREATED:20201211T154844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210104T171845Z UID:12974-1610650800-1610654400@familyequality.org SUMMARY:Peer Support Space for Non-Bio & Non-Gestational Parents DESCRIPTION:This peer support space is a place for parents who are the non-biological and non-gestational parent to their kiddo(s). This space is meant for folks to connect\, build community and engage in conversation with peers. Feel empowered to bring your frustrations\, your joys\, your tools for coping\, etc – this group is meant to be whatever participants need it to be! \nThis group may alternate facilitators\, both of whom are Family Equality staff and identify as non-bio\, non-gestational parents. \nTo register for this meetup and receive a log-in link\, fill out the form below: \n\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Click on the event you'd like to RSVP for...*\n \n Select All\n \n \n TTC/Fertility VIrtual Peer Support Space\n \n \n Trans\, Nonbinary\, & Gender Nonconforming Parents Peer Support Space\n You can check multiple boxes to RSVP for more than one event. CAPTCHA URL:https://familyequality.org/event/peer-support-space-for-non-bio-non-gestational-parents-4/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Parents,Prospective Parents,The Neighborhood ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://familyequality.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Group-Graphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201217T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201217T220000 DTSTAMP:20240329T024346 CREATED:20201201T153106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201201T153106Z UID:12939-1608235200-1608242400@familyequality.org SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Paths to Pregnancy: Using Donor Sperm to Build Your Family (New Orleans) DESCRIPTION:Please join Family Equality on December 17 at 7pm CT for this fun and educational event! You will learn everything you need to know about family-building with donor sperm from a panel of distinguished experts\, including: \n\nScott Brown\, Vice President of Strategic Alliances at California Cryobank\nAndrea Rubin\, Attorney & Partner at Sternberg\, Naccari & White in New Orleans\nDr. Nina Resetkova\, Reproductive Endocrinologist at Boston IVF\n\nWe will discuss:\n• Working with known and unknown sperm donors\n• Insemination at home and in a clinic\n• Fertility 101\n• Legal suggestions for protecting your future family \nClick here to register for this event. \nBONUS: All attendees will be entered into a raffle for a free vial of sperm\, courtesy of California Cryobank! \nMany thanks to California Cryobank\, who generously sponsor this series. \nThis webinar will be closed captioned. However\, ASL interpretation is available if needed. Please email us to request it! URL:https://familyequality.org/event/lgbtq-paths-to-pregnancy-using-donor-sperm-to-build-your-family-nola/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Prospective Parents,The Neighborhood ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://familyequality.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/NOLA-2020-8.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR