With this sneak peek, Family Equality is thrilled to introduce our new podcast, Shining Through the Clouds!
Happy Family Day, Matthew and Family!
May 22 marks "Family Day" for our Chief Development Officer, Matthew Ramsey, and his family. To celebrate this special day, Matthew reflects on the joys of the past nine years.
Today is Adoption Day: Introducing the Smith Family!
November was National Adoption Month, and though it's December 1, we have one more adoption story to share.
Family Equality Submits Comments Advocating for Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Data Collection in Child Welfare
Although our families are over-represented in the child welfare system, there is a lack of data about our experiences.
Transracial Adoption: Tips for LGBTQ+ Parents
For transracial adoptive LGBTQ+ families, there are many ways you can better navigate race, identity, and diversity of lived experiences in your household!
Maintaining Resilience on Your Adoption Journey
Resilience is key for anyone seeking to expand their family through adoption and foster care. Here are some strategies for nurturing resilience on your path to parenthood.
58 | Author, Poet, and Activist: Sunu Chandy
In today's episode, we talk with poet & activist, Sunu Chandy about her work and life as a lawyer, mom, wife, daughter, and outspoken member of the LGBTQ+ community.
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.
Setting Boundaries on the Path to Parenthood
Facing invasive comments from loved ones about your path to parenthood? Use these tips and tricks to set boundaries as you enter this new stage in life.
56 | Intersecting Identities 2.0
Previous guest Nishta and Tatiana return to discuss how adoption factors into their family stories. Learn and laugh with these two rockstar parents of color, from the south, in multiracial families.
55 | LGBTQ+ Adoption & Foster Families
Matthew Ramsey shares his story of fostering to adopt 2 brothers with his husband. He also offers advice for anyone considering adoption.
“Confirmatory” or Second-Parent Adoption: What You Need to Know
Use this resource to understand a little bit more about what the confirmatory adoption process looks like and why we strongly advise any LGBTQ+ parent who built their family with assisted reproductive technology to embark on this journey.
