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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210714T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210714T210000 DTSTAMP:20240328T213014 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:20240328T213014 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:20240328T213014 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:20240328T213014 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:20240328T213014 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:20240328T213014 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:20240328T213014 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:20240328T213014 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:20240328T213014 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:20240328T213014 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:20240328T213014 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:20240328T213015 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:20240328T213015 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:20240328T213015 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:20240328T213015 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:20240328T213015 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:20240328T213015 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:20240328T213015 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T140000 DTSTAMP:20240328T213015 CREATED:20200407T212219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201215T183304Z UID:9066-1608040800-1608040800@familyequality.org SUMMARY:Music & Story Time with Queer Kid Stuff DESCRIPTION:Raise your rainbow flag! Lindz Amer\, creator of the LGBTQ+ webseries\, “Queer Kid Stuff” and the new family podcast\, “Activist\, You!” hosts this music and story hour for kids of all ages (especially little ones aged 3–7) right here at The Neighborhood and on Facebook Live! \nASL interpretation is available if needed. Please email us to request it! \nSpecial thanks to Cartoon Network for sponsoring this event. \n URL:https://familyequality.org/event/music-time-with-queer-kid-stuff-2020-12-15/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:The Neighborhood,Whole Family,Younger Kids ORGANIZER;CN="Communications%20Manager%2C%20Anna%20Libertin":MAILTO:alibertin@familyequality.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201210T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201210T220000 DTSTAMP:20240328T213015 CREATED:20201112T151817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201130T180336Z UID:12883-1607630400-1607637600@familyequality.org SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Paths to Pregnancy: Using Donor Sperm to Build Your Family (Twin Cities) DESCRIPTION:Please join Family Equality on December 10 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\nDr. Stephanie Dahl\, Reproductive Endocrinologist at CCRM Minneapolis\nGary Debele\, Attorney at Messerli & Kramer in Minneapolis\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. \nASL interpretation is available for this webinar. Please email us to request it! URL:https://familyequality.org/event/lgbtq-paths-to-pregnancy-using-donor-sperm-to-build-your-family-twin-cities/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Prospective Parents,The Neighborhood ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://familyequality.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/MN-2020-8.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201210T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201210T200000 DTSTAMP:20240328T213015 CREATED:20201202T143518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201202T143518Z UID:12946-1607626800-1607630400@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-3/ 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:20201208T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201208T210000 DTSTAMP:20240328T213015 CREATED:20201019T175210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T175210Z UID:12750-1607457600-1607461200@familyequality.org SUMMARY:LGBTQ-&-A: Community Conversations DESCRIPTION:Calling all LGBTQ+ prospective parents- especially our trans & non-binary parents-to-be! \nIn this LGBTQ & A: Community Conversation session we will be tacking in vitro fertilization! We will be joined by Dr. Lucky Sekhon\, Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist from Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York\, for an overview of IVF- from process to medications to possible outcomes. The session will be an open discussion\, too\, so don’t forget to bring your questions! \nThis session is sponsored by MyVitro. \nOur LGBTQ & A: 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! \nTo register for this event and receive log-in info\, fill out the form below: \n\nASL interpretation is available for this conversation. Please email us to request it! URL:https://familyequality.org/event/lgbtq-a-community-conversations-2/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Parents,Prospective Parents,The Neighborhood ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://familyequality.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/12-8-COMMUNITY-CONVO-8.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201119T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201119T200000 DTSTAMP:20240328T213015 CREATED:20201016T145956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201016T145956Z UID:12726-1605812400-1605816000@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-2/ 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:20201117T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T150000 DTSTAMP:20240328T213015 CREATED:20200407T212219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T150247Z UID:9062-1605621600-1605625200@familyequality.org SUMMARY:Music & Story Time with Queer Kid Stuff DESCRIPTION:Raise your rainbow flag! Lindz Amer\, creator of the LGBTQ+ webseries\, “Queer Kid Stuff” and the new family podcast\, “Activist\, You!” hosts this music and story hour for kids of all ages (especially little ones aged 3–7) right here at The Neighborhood and on Facebook Live! \nSpecial thanks to California Cryobank\, the sponsor of this great live stream! \n \nASL interpretation is available if needed. Please email us to request it! \n URL:https://familyequality.org/event/music-time-with-queer-kid-stuff-2020-11-17/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:The Neighborhood,Whole Family,Younger Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://familyequality.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/My-Post-10.png ORGANIZER;CN="Communications%20Manager%2C%20Anna%20Libertin":MAILTO:alibertin@familyequality.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201116T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201116T210000 DTSTAMP:20240328T213015 CREATED:20201102T212241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201102T212241Z UID:12828-1605556800-1605560400@familyequality.org SUMMARY:LGBTQ-&-A: Community Conversations DESCRIPTION:In this LGBTQ & A: Community Conversation session we are recognizing November as National Adoption Month. We will be hearing various adoption stories. From folks who were adopted and raised in LGBTQ+ families to LGBTQ+ parents\, who formed their family via adoption. Join us for this beautiful story sharing session. \nOur LGBTQ & A: 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! \nTo register for this event and receive log-in info\, fill out the form below: \n\nASL interpretation is available for this conversation. Please email us to request it! URL:https://familyequality.org/event/lgbtq-a-community-conversations-3/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Parents,Prospective Parents,The Neighborhood ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://familyequality.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/11-16-COMMUNITY-CONVO-8.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201112T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201112T203000 DTSTAMP:20240328T213015 CREATED:20200406T143536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210624T144117Z UID:8683-1605207600-1605213000@familyequality.org SUMMARY:QPOC and Partners Peer Support Space DESCRIPTION:This space is intended to be a facilitated peer support space for LGBTQ+ parents of color and their partners. Attendees will have an opportunity to share ideas for supporting themselves and their families during this difficult time. The session will also be a space to share frustrations\, victories\, or simply connect with other POC parents. \nRSVP TO RECEIVE LOG-IN INFORMATION FOR THIS EVENT\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! URL:https://familyequality.org/event/qpoc-and-partners-peer-support-space/2020-11-12/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Parents,QPOC,The Neighborhood ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://familyequality.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/qpoc-1200x628.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:20201110T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201110T210000 DTSTAMP:20240328T213015 CREATED:20201015T203943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201105T162038Z UID:12723-1605038400-1605042000@familyequality.org SUMMARY:LGBTQ-&-A: Community Conversations DESCRIPTION:Calling all LGBTQ+ prospective parents- especially our trans & non-binary parents-to-be! \nIn this LGBTQ & A: Community Conversation session we will be discussing strategies for self-advocating in fertility spaces. Too often\, as LGBTQ+ people\, we don’t have access to LGBTQ+ friendly and LGBTQ+ competent family building practitioners. This puts our community – specifically transgender and non-binary people – in a position of needing to advocate for ourselves and our needs while also being a patient and receiving services. During our time together we will be exploring how folks can balance self-advocacy and self-care. \nOur LGBTQ & A: 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! \nThis session is sponsored by California Cryobank. \nTo register for this event and receive log-in info\, fill out the form below: \n\nASL interpretation is available for this conversation. Please email us to request it! URL:https://familyequality.org/event/advocating-in-fertility/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Parents,Prospective Parents,The Neighborhood ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://familyequality.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/11-10-COMMUNITY-CONVO-8-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201109T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201109T210000 DTSTAMP:20240328T213015 CREATED:20201005T161941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201009T145252Z UID:12674-1604952000-1604955600@familyequality.org SUMMARY:LGBTQ-&-A: Community Conversations DESCRIPTION:In this LGBTQ & A: Community Conversation session we will be exploring financial wellness for LGBTQ+ families. RSM Wealth Advisors Donna Thrane and Mike Lin will join the conversation on how our families can plan their finances for the future\, considering everything from family planning\, spending habits and the evolving legal landscape. \nOur LGBTQ & A: 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! \nThis event is sponsored by RSM. \nTo register for this event and receive log-in info\, fill out the form below: \n\nASL interpretation is available for this conversation. Please email us to request it! URL:https://familyequality.org/event/lgbtq-a-community-conversations-finances/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Parents,Prospective Parents,The Neighborhood ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://familyequality.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/11-09-FINANCIAL-CC-8.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201105T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201105T210000 DTSTAMP:20240328T213015 CREATED:20201014T131721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201015T132651Z UID:12710-1604602800-1604610000@familyequality.org SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Paths to Pregnancy: Using Donor Sperm to Build Your Family (New York) DESCRIPTION:Please join Family Equality on November 5 at 7pm ET 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\n\nScott Brown\, from California Cryobank \n\n\nDr. Lucky Sekhon\, from Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York and Mount Sinai Hospital \n\n\nMelissa Brisman Esq\, from Melissa B. Brisman\, Esq LLC \n\n\nTopics that will be discussed include:\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. \nASL interpretation is available for this webinar. Please email us to request it! URL:https://familyequality.org/event/lgbtq-paths-to-pregnancy-using-donor-sperm-to-build-your-family-ny/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Prospective Parents,The Neighborhood ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://familyequality.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/NY-2020-8.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201029T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201029T223000 DTSTAMP:20240328T213015 CREATED:20201005T150251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201005T150251Z UID:12669-1604005200-1604010600@familyequality.org SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Paths to Pregnancy: Using Donor Sperm to Build Your Family (Denver) DESCRIPTION:Please join Family Equality on October 29 at 7pm MT/9pm ET 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. Topics that will be discussed include:\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. \nASL interpretation is available for this webinar. Please email us to request it! URL:https://familyequality.org/event/lgbtq-paths-to-pregnancy-using-donor-sperm-to-build-your-family-denver/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Prospective Parents,The Neighborhood ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://familyequality.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Denver-2020-8.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR