Welcome and thank you for joining the National Network of LGBTQ Family Groups! Family Equality created the National Network of LGBTQ Family Groups to serve as a platform to empower, educate, and support LGBTQ family groups and community leaders. Please take the time to explore all the resources the Network has to offer. In addition, look for emails with information for upcoming activities.
Remember, as part of your membership you have access to:
- Lunch and Learns
- Downloadable Resources
- Networking Opportunities
- Group listing in the Network directory
- Access to mini-grants
- Mentorship opportunities
- Virtual trainings
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training Series
The National Network of LGBTQ+ Family Groups is committed to being welcoming, mindful, and inclusive of marginalized LGBTQ+ groups including, but not limited to, families of color, trans families, single parents, polyamorous families, isolated families in rural areas, families of low socioeconomic status, families of differing ability status, and those impacted by HIV and/or AIDS. Therefore, we would like to invite you to join us for our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training series. We will be covering various topics highlighting how your group can support marginalized communities within the broader LGBTQ+ community.
Please view our training videos below. In addition, visit our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training Document. This is a living document, which is often updated with new material which corresponds to the training videos.
Mini-Grant Program
Thank you so much for your interest in the National Network’s Mini-Grant Program. Family Equality invites members of the National Network of LGBTQ+ Family Groups to apply for a Mini-Grant of up to $250 to offset event costs for LGBTQ+ family programming. Please note that these funds are grants, not loans, and no repayment is required. Family Equality reserves the right to review each submission and determine its appropriateness for the Mini-Grant Program.
For more information on the application process, please visit.
Family Fun Day
Family Equality invites members of the National Network of LGBTQ+ Family Groups to apply for a Family Fun Day Mini-Grant of up to $250 to offset event and costs. Please note that these funds are grants, not loans, and no repayment is required.
Family Weekend
National Network of LGBTQ+ Family Groups would like to support National Network members who are interested in hosting a Family Weekend full of programming for LGBTQ+ families. Family Weekend Mini-Grant Program is up to $600 to offset event costs. Please note that these funds are grants, not loans, and no repayment is required.
*Please note, a National Network member is only eligible to receive one grant from the National Network of LGBTQ+ Family Groups per year.
Trailblazers Program
Want to start a family or parent group? Already part of a group but want to learn how to make it stronger? Are you a community leader who wants to work with families? The National Network aims to create community while coordinating and supporting existing parent groups and those who wish to form groups. The National Network is thrilled to launch our newest program Trailblazers! This is an opportunity for those who would like to form an LGBTQ+ family group or just started a group to connect, learn and grow through a cohort model.
The National Network of LGBTQ+ Family Groups is committed to being welcoming, mindful, and inclusive of marginalized LGBTQ+ groups including, but not limited to, families of color, trans families, single parents, polyamorous families, isolated families in rural towns, families of low socioeconomic status, families of differing ability status, and those impacted by HIV and/or AIDS.
Mentorship Program
With the Mentorship Program, The National Network of LGBTQ Family Groups hopes to support members by matching them with other members interested in volunteering their time and sharing their experiences on various topics. Those seeking a mentor and those seeking to mentor please go to the Mentorship Program Application.
Questions?
If you have questions, feel free to contact Tatiana Quiroga, the Director of National Family Networks at TQuiroga@familyequality.org
View the National Network Directory
To access contact information for other members of the National Network, click here to open the directory.
Upcoming Events
There are no upcoming events at this time. Please check in later!
Community Board
- National Network members receive a 15% discount on their first OurShelves order. To learn more about OurShelves visit www.OurShelves.com. Use discount code “FEC”.
Recorded Lunch & Learns
Event Planning 101 with the Family Week Planning Team
DEI Training: COLAGE, Supporting Children in LGBTQ+ Families for Over 29 Years
DEI Training: Transracial Adoptive Families
DEI Training: Introduction to Inclusivity for QTPOC+
DEI Training: Village-Building and Learning about Non-Nuclear Families
Using Advocacy to Grow and Strengthen Your Organization
Resources and Toolkits
Click the cover images to access each resource!
Starting a Family Group
The Power of Parents
Activity Planning
Creating Safe & Inclusive Schools for LGBTQ Families
Empowering Your Community with Family-Building Information
Engaging Community Partners
Building Family Equality in Every Classroom
