Recent Blog Posts - Family Equality

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How a Permanent Child Tax Credit Expansion Would Help the LGBTQ+ Community

The LGBTQ+ community needs Congress to make the Child Tax Credit Expansion permanent. Discover what the credit is and how it benefits our families. August 4, 2021

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Meet Our Chief Communications Officer: Anna Libertin

We are pleased to introduce our families to the new leader of our Communications team: Anna Libertin! August 2, 2021

Family Equality Welcomes Families to Family Week in Provincetown While Urging Caution

Hosted by Family Equality and COLAGE, Family Week in Provincetown is a beloved annual event that brings together LGBTQ+ families, extended families, and friends from across the country for a week of community, connection, and fun in the sun. July 29, 2021

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Meet Our Family Equality Interns & Fellows

It’s National Intern Day! Today, we celebrate the future leaders of this movement: our talented Family Equality interns. July 29, 2021

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Family Equality Calls for Unity this Parents’ Day

Watch this short film showcasing the complicated path to parenthood for the LGBTQ+ community through the lens of one child's fathers July 26, 2021

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Meet Our New Director of Family Engagement: Nayah Mullings

Family Equality is thrilled to welcome a new member to our Program team: Nayah Mullings, Director of Family Engagement. July 20, 2021

WATCH: Stacey Stevenson’s First 100 Days at Family Equality

Last month, our new CEO Stacey Stevenson celebrated her 100th day at Family Equality—but it already feels like she's been part of the "family" for years. July 12, 2021

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Meet Our New Digital Programs Manager & Director of Family Formation

As we enter a new chapter at Family Equality, we are pleased to introduce our families to two critical members of our Programs team: Ever Rucker and Jess Venable-Novak! June 28, 2021

Raising Them to Be Strong: A Gay Dad’s Reflections on Parenting Daughters

To recognize Fathers’ Day, a long-time supporter of Family Equality, Lane Igoudin, shares his journey of fatherhood and his experience raising daughters. June 20, 2021

LGBTQ+ Family Discrimination in Schools: Title IX Comment Letter

Family Equality leads 38 organizations in a comment letter urging the Department of Education to protect students with LGBTQ+ families from discrimination. June 15, 2021

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Reading the Rainbow: The Hips on the Drag Queen Go Swish, Swish, Swish by Lil Miss Hot Mess

This month's book feature is: The Hips on the Drag Queen Go Swish, Swish, Swish, written by Lil Miss Hot Mess and illustrated by Olga De Dios. June 4, 2021

Fulton v. City of Philadelphia: The Diversity of LGBTQ Foster Parents Helps Meet the Diversity of Needs for Kids in Care

As the Supreme Court considers Fulton v. City of Philadelphia, we're highlighting LGBTQ+ family stories that show the real-life impact of discrimination. June 3, 2021