Recent Blog Posts - Family Equality Council

Supreme Court Vacancy: What’s at Stake for LGBTQ Families

Justice Kennedy’s retirement is cause for great concern. There is a tremendous amount at stake, and it is going to take ALL of our efforts July 9, 2018

How the Family Separation Crisis Heightened Anxiety for Our LGBTQ Family

My wife Kristie legally adopted our child on June 15th, 2018. In light of recent news, I can’t stop thinking, what if she hadn’t yet? June 22, 2018

Welcome our 2018 Family Week Interns!

Each year, we welcome a fabulous group of interns to the Family Week planning team, where they take on all kinds of tasks, from securing June 15, 2018

What to Do (and Not Do) When Your Child Comes Out to You

Despite all the progress our world seems to have made in recent years (and decades) around LGBTQ rights and equality, coming out can still be June 1, 2018

My Foster Care Story: Alexx from North Carolina

We asked you to share your foster care stories with the Every Child Deserves a Family Campaign. Here’s a story shared by Alexx from North Carolina. May 30, 2018

Fighting License to Discriminate Bills in 2018

During the 2018 state legislative session, we saw the continuation of a disturbing trend – the passage of state laws that discriminate against the LGBTQ May 30, 2018

California Resolution Recognizes Challenges Faced by LGBTQ Youth in Foster Care

Foster Care Month is an opportunity to not only celebrate the contributions of foster parents, volunteers, child welfare professionals, and the many others who help May 24, 2018

Family Equality Council Tells Justice Department: Don’t Erase LGBTQ Youth from Research on Violence

Family Equality Council, along with numerous other child welfare, LGBTQ, and anti-violence groups responded with a resounding NO to a Department of Justice (DOJ) proposal May 15, 2018

INTERVIEW: Dana Rudolph on Writing for LGBTQ Parents, Receiving Award from Family Equality Council

On May 7, blogger and writer Dana Rudolph will be receive the Hostetter-Habib Family Award at Family Equality Council’s annual Night at the Pier gala in May 5, 2018

Get Ready for International Family Equality Day 2018!

International Family Equality Day (IFED) is a global celebration of LGBTQ families. Once again, Family Equality Council is excited to be partnering with families, parent May 4, 2018

Family Equality Council to Honor Katie Couric at Night at the Pier Gala in New York City

Family Equality Council’s annual Night at the Pier gala celebrates LGBTQ families and honors those who have made a significant impact in the fight for May 4, 2018

LGBTQ Parents, Health Professionals, Allies to HHS: No Discrimination in Health Care!

LGBTQ parents, health professionals, and allies from across the country answered Family Equality Council’s call to action and submitted comments to the Department of Health March 29, 2018