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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. \nOops! We could not locate your form. \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/
CATEGORIES:Parents,The Neighborhood
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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\nOops! We could not locate your form. \nASL interpretation is available if needed. Please email us to request it! 
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/qpoc-and-partners-peer-support-space/2021-07-12/
CATEGORIES:Parents,QPOC,The Neighborhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210708T190000
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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:  \nOops! We could not locate your form. \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-6/2021-07-08/
CATEGORIES:Nonbio,Parents,Prospective Parents,The Neighborhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210706T190000
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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: \nOops! We could not locate your form.
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/families-formed-through-adoption-peer-support-space/2021-07-06/
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Parents,Prospective Parents,The Neighborhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210617T190000
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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:  \nOops! We could not locate your form. \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-6/2021-06-17/
CATEGORIES:Nonbio,Parents,Prospective Parents,The Neighborhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210612T190000
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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\nOops! We could not locate your form. \nASL interpretation is available if needed. Please email us to request it! 
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/qpoc-and-partners-peer-support-space/2021-06-12/
CATEGORIES:Parents,QPOC,The Neighborhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210601T190000
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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: \nOops! We could not locate your form.
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/families-formed-through-adoption-peer-support-space/2021-06-01/
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Parents,Prospective Parents,The Neighborhood
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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/
CATEGORIES:Prospective Parents,The Neighborhood,TTC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T193000
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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! \nOops! We could not locate your form.
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/community-conversation-supporting-your-trans-children/
CATEGORIES:Parents,The Neighborhood
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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:  \nOops! We could not locate your form. \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-6/2021-05-13/
CATEGORIES:Nonbio,Parents,Prospective Parents,The Neighborhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T203000
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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\nOops! We could not locate your form. \nASL interpretation is available if needed. Please email us to request it! 
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/qpoc-and-partners-peer-support-space/2021-05-12/
CATEGORIES:Parents,QPOC,The Neighborhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T190000
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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: \nOops! We could not locate your form.
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/families-formed-through-adoption-peer-support-space/2021-05-04/
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Parents,Prospective Parents,The Neighborhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T190000
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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/
CATEGORIES:The Neighborhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210416T140000
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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/
CATEGORIES:The Neighborhood,Whole Family,Younger Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T193000
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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/
CATEGORIES:Parents,Prospective Parents,The Neighborhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T200000
DTSTAMP:20250611T195922Z
CREATED:20201211T215102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T195922Z
UID:10001154-1618513200-1618516800@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:  \nOops! We could not locate your form. \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-6/2021-04-15/
CATEGORIES:Nonbio,Parents,Prospective Parents,The Neighborhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210412T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210412T203000
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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\nOops! We could not locate your form. \nASL interpretation is available if needed. Please email us to request it! 
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/qpoc-and-partners-peer-support-space/2021-04-12/
CATEGORIES:Parents,QPOC,The Neighborhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210406T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210406T200000
DTSTAMP:20250611T195922Z
CREATED:20210226T200826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T195922Z
UID:10001146-1617735600-1617739200@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: \nOops! We could not locate your form.
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/families-formed-through-adoption-peer-support-space/2021-04-06/
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Parents,Prospective Parents,The Neighborhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210330T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210330T220000
DTSTAMP:20250611T195929Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Prospective Parents,The Neighborhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210318T200000
DTSTAMP:20250611T195922Z
CREATED:20201211T215102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T195922Z
UID:10001153-1616094000-1616097600@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:  \nOops! We could not locate your form. \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/
CATEGORIES:Nonbio,Parents,Prospective Parents,The Neighborhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210312T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210312T203000
DTSTAMP:20250611T195956Z
CREATED:20200406T193536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T195956Z
UID:10001177-1615575600-1615581000@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\nOops! We could not locate your form. \nASL interpretation is available if needed. Please email us to request it! 
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/qpoc-and-partners-peer-support-space/2021-03-12/
CATEGORIES:Parents,QPOC,The Neighborhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210226T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210226T170000
DTSTAMP:20250611T195929Z
CREATED:20210201T210224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T195929Z
UID:10001159-1614355200-1614358800@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/
CATEGORIES:The Neighborhood,Whole Family,Younger Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T193000
DTSTAMP:20250611T195929Z
CREATED:20210220T011533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T195929Z
UID:10001160-1614193200-1614195000@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/
CATEGORIES:Parents,Prospective Parents,The Neighborhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210218T200000
DTSTAMP:20250611T195930Z
CREATED:20201211T215030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T195930Z
UID:10001161-1613674800-1613678400@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:  \nOops! We could not locate your form.
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/peer-support-space-for-non-bio-non-gestational-parents-5/
CATEGORIES:Parents,Prospective Parents,The Neighborhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210212T203000
DTSTAMP:20250611T195956Z
CREATED:20200406T193536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T195956Z
UID:10001176-1613156400-1613161800@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\nOops! We could not locate your form. \nASL interpretation is available if needed. Please email us to request it! 
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/qpoc-and-partners-peer-support-space/2021-02-12/
CATEGORIES:Parents,QPOC,The Neighborhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210119T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210119T150000
DTSTAMP:20250611T195929Z
CREATED:20210107T005905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T195929Z
UID:10001162-1611064800-1611068400@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: \nOops! We could not locate your form. \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/
CATEGORIES:Parents,Prospective Parents,The Neighborhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210114T200000
DTSTAMP:20250611T195930Z
CREATED:20201211T214844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T195930Z
UID:10001163-1610650800-1610654400@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:  \nOops! We could not locate your form.
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/peer-support-space-for-non-bio-non-gestational-parents-4/
CATEGORIES:Parents,Prospective Parents,The Neighborhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210112T203000
DTSTAMP:20250611T195956Z
CREATED:20200406T193536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T195956Z
UID:10001175-1610478000-1610483400@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\nOops! We could not locate your form. \nASL interpretation is available if needed. Please email us to request it! 
URL:https://familyequality.org/event/qpoc-and-partners-peer-support-space/2021-01-12/
CATEGORIES:Parents,QPOC,The Neighborhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201217T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201217T220000
DTSTAMP:20250611T195944Z
CREATED:20201201T213106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T195944Z
UID:10001164-1608235200-1608242400@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/
CATEGORIES:Prospective Parents,The Neighborhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T140000
DTSTAMP:20250611T195945Z
CREATED:20200408T022219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T195945Z
UID:10001165-1608040800-1608040800@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/
CATEGORIES:The Neighborhood,Whole Family,Younger Kids
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