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#BuildBackBetter: Why LGBTQ+ Families Need Paid Family and Medical Leave

#BuildBackBetter legislation can support LGBTQ+ families by providing inclusive paid family and medical leave. Take action to pass this legislation today! September 10, 2021

#BuildBackBetter: Why LGBTQ+ Families Need Accessible Child Care & Early Education

With #BuildBackBetter legislation, LGBTQ+ families can access affordable, high-quality child care and early education. September 10, 2021

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Reading the Rainbow: Mighty May Won’t Cry Today by Kendra and Claire-Voe Ocampo

This month's book feature is: Mighty May Won't Cry Today written by Claire-Voe OCampo and illustrated by Erica De Chavez. September 9, 2021

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Meet Our New Database Manager: Javoni Henderson

We are pleased to introduce our families to our new Database Manager: Javoni Henderson! September 2, 2021

57 | An Open Book: LGBTQ+ Inclusivity in Children’s Literature with Alli Harper at Ourshelves

In today's episode, we're joined by Alli Harper, founder of Ourshelves: Diverse Book Boxes for Children, to talk more about the impact of diverse storytelling and how we can come together to advocate for more LGBTQ+ representation in #KidLit. August 9, 2021

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A Rocky Path to Parenthood: One Family’s Experience with Insurance Discrimination

Of all the challenges on the LGBTQ+ path to parenthood, the Clark-Sallys didn't expect to face trouble trying to access newborn health insurance coverage for their baby. August 6, 2021

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How a Permanent Child Tax Credit Expansion Would Help the LGBTQ+ Community

The LGBTQ+ community needs Congress to make the Child Tax Credit Expansion permanent. Discover what the credit is and how it benefits our families. August 4, 2021

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Meet Our Chief Communications Officer: Anna Libertin

We are pleased to introduce our families to the new leader of our Communications team: Anna Libertin! August 2, 2021

Family Equality Welcomes Families to Family Week in Provincetown While Urging Caution

Hosted by Family Equality and COLAGE, Family Week in Provincetown is a beloved annual event that brings together LGBTQ+ families, extended families, and friends from across the country for a week of community, connection, and fun in the sun. July 29, 2021

Photos of the Family Week Interns & Fellows

#BuildBackBetter: Why LGBTQ+ Families Need Paid Family and Medical Leave

#BuildBackBetter: Why LGBTQ+ Families Need Accessible Child Care & Early Education

Reading the Rainbow: Mighty May Won’t Cry Today by Kendra and Claire-Voe Ocampo

Meet Our New Database Manager: Javoni Henderson

57 | An Open Book: LGBTQ+ Inclusivity in Children’s Literature with Alli Harper at Ourshelves

A Rocky Path to Parenthood: One Family’s Experience with Insurance Discrimination

How a Permanent Child Tax Credit Expansion Would Help the LGBTQ+ Community

Meet Our Chief Communications Officer: Anna Libertin

Family Equality Welcomes Families to Family Week in Provincetown While Urging Caution

Meet Our Family Equality Interns & Fellows

Family Equality Calls for Unity this Parents’ Day

Meet Our New Director of Family Engagement: Nayah Mullings