With the ever-growing list of cancellations, closures, and other news surrounding coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), LGBTQ+ parents are working from home, children of all ages are home from school, and prospective LGBTQ+ parents are left unsure of their future path to parenthood.
In this time of social isolation and uncertainty, Family Equality is here for you. We are determined to provide spaces for you to connect with others, find support, and build community—now more than ever.
The Neighborhood: A Virtual Hub for LGBTQ+ Families offers LGBTQ+ families and those who wish to form them a robust calendar of activities from toddler dance parties to creative writing workshops for teens. By signing up for our email alerts, you will be notified each time a new event has been added to our calendar—and you can tune in live here, participate on Facebook, or re-watch later on YouTube!
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Virtual Events for LGBTQ+ Families
Drag Queen Story Hour with Portland Queens
March 27, 2020 | 10am PST/1pm EST
Portland’s best and brightest drag community members will regale you with their favorite books! Join us for an hour of stories from Elzza Doll, Ruby Q, and Helen of Boy!
Hair Workshop
March 30, 2020 | 10am PST/1pm EST
Tasked with cutting the whole family’s hair while self-isolating? Would you like to learn some basic cutting techniques? Maybe there’s an American Girl doll that your kids have been dying to do braids on…
Join Bishops Cuts/Color’s Alex Markovic as he walks you through some hair basics! He’ll cover a basic short and long cut, braids, and a couple of fancy tips that will help you pass the time and create beauty in your home!
Virtual Events for LGBTQ+ Parents
Financial Planning During Turbulent Times
March 31, 2020 | 11am PST/2pm EST
For this workshop, Mariam Adams will give you the tools and knowledge to manage your financial lives during this pandemic and beyond. She will provide data about the LGBTQ+ community (where we are today and investing habits unique to us), discuss behavioral aspects of investing, and provide an update on how to navigate through this volatile market. The goal is to empower you with knowledge and actionable steps to improve your situation now, while still building a foundation for long-term wealth.
Add to CalendarBiWeekly Trans, Non-binary, and Gender Non-Conforming Parents Meetup
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 | 4pm PST/7pm EST
This peer support space is a place for any and all parents & caregivers who identify as transgender, non -binary, gender nonconforming or anywhere on the genderqueer spectrum. This space is meant for folks to connect, build community and engage in conversation with peers. Feel empowered to bring your frustrations, your joys, your tools for coping, etc – this group is meant to be whatever participants need it to be!
Add to CalendarQPOC and Partners Peer Support Space
Thursday, April 2, 2020 | 4pm PST/7pm EST
This space is intended to be a facilitated peer support space for LGBTQ+ parents of color and their partners. Attendees will have an opportunity to share ideas for supporting themselves and their families during this difficult time. The session will also be a space to share frustrations, victories, or simply connect with other POC parents.
Add to CalendarVirtual Events for Younger Kids
We are hard at work finalizing dates for Drag Story Times and other events for younger kids. Check back in the coming days!
Virtual Events for Teens & Young Adults
LGBTQ+ History for Teens
March 27, 2020 | 11am PST/2pm EST
Join author Sarah Prager to learn about some amazing stories from LGBTQ history! Why does LGBTQ history matter, how far back does it go, and who are its heroes? Teens will learn that and more together with stories from Sarah’s award-winning book for teens (Queer, There, and Everywhere: 23 People Who Changed the World) and an open Q&A.
Add to CalendarVirtual Events for Prospective Parents
Biweekly TTC/Fertility Peer Support Space
Wednesday, April 8 | 4:00–5:30pm PST/7:00–8:30pm EST
Queer Parents To Be is a peer support space for anyone under the LGBTQ+ rainbow who are working to create children to grow their families. This group is specific to those who are seeking to grow their families through pregnancy, whether they are just gathering information, are trying to conceive, or are awaiting an upcoming birth.
Add to CalendarLGBTQ+ Paths to Pregnancy: Using Donor Sperm to Build Your Family Info-session
April 22, 2020 | 6:00–8:00pm PST/9:00–11:00pm EST
Looking ahead to parenthood? Need donor sperm to start or build your family? A distinguished faculty of San Francisco-based experts are coming together to teach you everything you need to know about family-building with donor sperm.