LGBTQ2IA+ Families: Love is Love
May 5 @ 3:00 pm – June 23 @ 4:00 pm EDT
Finding community as an LGBTQ family can be transformational and we know love is the foundation of ALL families. Creating connections and nurturing belonging helps build and strengthen that foundation. This series provides an opportunity for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer parents and caregivers and their allies to explore some of the critical issues and challenges parents face every day, sharing solutions and successful approaches while strengthening our community — one conversation at a time.
The four-part series is part of BTC’s Family-to-Family Real Talk Program. The series begins on Monday, May 5, 3–4 pm ET / 12–1 pm PT, and continues biweekly through Monday, June 23, 2025. The series is moderated by Family Equality’s Executive Vice President of External Affairs, Kim Simes
Episode 1: Navigating Schools as an LGBTQ+ Family
Monday, May 5 | 3pm ET / 12pm PT
Learn everything you need to know about changing federal and state policies and how they affect schools and early childhood programs. And let’s explore together everything we can do as LGBTQ+ parents, caregivers and allies to ensure our children’s needs are not overlooked while affirming how to best advocate for our families.
-Expert – Nikhil Vashee (they/them), Director of Education Law and Policy, Senior Policy Counsel, Family Equality
-Parent – Tonya Agnew (she/her), Vice President, Communications and Marketing, Family Equality
Episode 2: Protecting Your LGBTQ+ Family
Monday, May 19 | 3pm ET / 12pm PT
Understanding the benefits and importance of legally secure parent-child relationships is vital in today’s shifting cultural and legal landscapes. Our conversation will lift up these benefits and provide an overview of the various paths to legal security throughout the United States for LGBTQ+ families.
-Expert – Meg York (she/her), Senior Policy Counsel, Director of LGBTQ+ Family Law and Policy, Family Equality
Episode 3: Advocacy 101
Monday, June 9 | 3pm ET / 12pm PT
Advocating for your family is one of the most powerful roles a parent can take on. In this session, two parents will share their personal journeys and practical strategies for showing up as strong advocates in schools, community spaces, at the Capitol, and beyond. Through real-life stories, lessons learned, and actionable tools, this session will empower every parent to speak up, push back, and build a safer, more inclusive world for their families.
-Expert – Bethany Snyder, (she/her), Family Equality Board Member and owner of Snyder Strategies
Episode 4: The Art of Social Media and LGBTQ+ Families
Monday, June 23 | 3pm ET / 12pm PT
This session will discuss how LGBTQ+ families can harness the power of social media to find community, connect with other families, and be part of history. We will also discuss how to keep your family safe while sharing online.
-Expert – Alexis Corona (he/him), Digital Communications Associate, Family Equality