The Family Equality Council is committed to bringing you the most up-to-date information in as easy-to-follow formats as possible. We strive to empower you to take action on behalf of your family in your daily lives and to do so in accessible, step-by-step ways.

All documents are PDF files and can be opened with Adobe Acrobat (available HERE at no cost.)

TOOLS FOR FAMILIES

Tools and sample forms for protecting your relationship and your family
Minnesota-specific resources

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

Passport Application
Family Medical Leave Act  
Social Security Card Application

TOOLS FOR PARENT GROUPS

NEW! Promising Practices: The Toolkit For LGBT Family Groups
A Step-By-Step Guide: Event and Activity Planning
A Step-By-Step Guide: Putting the Power of Parents to Work
A Step-By-Step Guide: Starting A Parents Group

THE BASICS

52 Ways to be OUTSpoken 
Family Discussions About Political Attacks On Our Families
Homework, Hugs & Love: A Family Like Yours
LGBTQ family-friendly book list
OUTSpoken Speaker's Toolkit
my family loves me: drawings from America's children
Talking To Children About Our Families
Telling Your Story
At A Glance Series: Family Equality Council—Who We Are, What We Do
At A Glance Series: Marriage Equality & Our Families
At A Glance Series: Who are Allies & How Do They Help?
All in God's Family: Creating Allies for Our LGBT Families

PROMOTING INCLUSIVE SCHOOLS

Back to School Tool
Involved, Invisible, Ignored: the Experiences of LGBT Parents and Their Children in Our Nation’s K-12 Schools (a collaboration with GLSEN and COLAGE)
Opening Doors

Community Resources and Partners

Click here to see a list of community organizations in your area.