Member Resources: National Network of LGBTQ Family Groups

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.

For more information or to join the program, click here.

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

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

Power of Parents Toolkit — This toolkit addresses how parents can play a key role in organizing and advocating for equality and justice for LGBTQ families.

Activity Planning

Creating Safe & Inclusive Schools for LGBTQ Families

Empowering Your Community with Family-Building Information

Empowering Community Toolkit Cover — This toolkit explains how local groups can host educational events to provide family-building information for LGBTQ prospective parents.