One of the strengths of the LGBT parenting community is that we are a community. Whether online or in real life, we can share, support, and learn from each other. In order to help LGBT families connect with each other, the Family Equality Council today released “Promising Practices,” a toolkit to help those who wish to create new LGBT family support groups, and to help strengthen existing ones.
The toolkit covers topics including activities and programming, outreach, infrastructure, needs assessment, support groups, fundraising, advocating, and more, with plenty of examples from existing groups.
If you’ve ever said, “My community needs an LGBT parenting group” or “My local LGBT parenting group could improve by…” this guide is for you.
“Promising Practices” is a result of a multi-year collaboration with Center Families, the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center’s Family Services Program, the Lesbian and Gay Family Building Project, the LGBTQ Parenting Network, the MEGA Family Project and Our Family Coalition.
For LGBT parenting groups near you, check out the list in the Mombian Resource Directory or at Family Equality’s Web site.