Prospective Parent Classes 2024: PAths to PArenthood for LGBTQ+ Families
This year's Paths to Parenthood summer series for prospective LGBTQ+ parents will be held between Tuesday, July 16th and Thursday, August 8th. In addition to in-person sessions on adoption, surrogacy, sperm donation, and legal considerations, there were social gatherings to chat and build community with other prospective parents.
Thanks to RMA of Philadelphia for sponsoring this series and to our excellent Bridging the Gaps summer intern Cassie Tian for implementing the program.
Many thanks to the following experts who are donating their time to come and speak to the group:
- River Nice, Be Intentional Financial
- Dr. Jackie Gutmann, RMA
- Victoria Dean, Refuge Midwifery
- Ray Rachlin, Refuge Midwifery
- Crystal Burton, Department of Human Services
- Rebecca Nayak (PFP)
- Gina Rose (Parent)
- Tariem Burroughs (Parent)
- Skott Stotland (Parent)
- Anne Wagner (Parent)
- Samantha Emdur (Parent)
- Basha Smolen (Parent and Donor Conceived Person)
- Lana Colquhoun (Doula)
- Gus Moore (Early Childhood Educator and Parent Coach)
Schedule:
Tues. 7/16: Welcome Session/Financial Planning @ Penn LGBT Center
Thurs. 7/18: Adoption Options @ Penn LGBT Center
Tues. 7/23: Achieving Pregnancy Through Donor Sperm @ Walnut St West Library
Thurs. 7/25: Legal Considerations @ William Way LGBT Community Center
Tues. 7/30: Becoming A Foster Parent @ Walnut St West Library
Thurs. 8/1: Choosing a Sperm Donor @ William Way LGBT Community Center
Tues. 8/6: Demystifying Surrogacy @ Walnut St West Library
Thurs. 8/8: Parental Identity Development @ William Way LGBT Community Center and End of Summer Party @ TBD
Further resources can be found at:
- Our YouTube channel's playlist "Paths to Parenthood" classes
- Gays with Kids GWK Academy for Prospective Gay Dads
- Family Equality Family Building Guide
Sessions from past years, including information on financial planning for LGBTQ+ families, can be found on our Facebook page.
Please contact us to be connected to professional resources and current parents to help you on your path to parenthood!
Thanks to RMA of Philadelphia for sponsoring this series and to our excellent Bridging the Gaps summer intern Cassie Tian for implementing the program.
Many thanks to the following experts who are donating their time to come and speak to the group:
- River Nice, Be Intentional Financial
- Dr. Jackie Gutmann, RMA
- Victoria Dean, Refuge Midwifery
- Ray Rachlin, Refuge Midwifery
- Crystal Burton, Department of Human Services
- Rebecca Nayak (PFP)
- Gina Rose (Parent)
- Tariem Burroughs (Parent)
- Skott Stotland (Parent)
- Anne Wagner (Parent)
- Samantha Emdur (Parent)
- Basha Smolen (Parent and Donor Conceived Person)
- Lana Colquhoun (Doula)
- Gus Moore (Early Childhood Educator and Parent Coach)
Schedule:
Tues. 7/16: Welcome Session/Financial Planning @ Penn LGBT Center
Thurs. 7/18: Adoption Options @ Penn LGBT Center
Tues. 7/23: Achieving Pregnancy Through Donor Sperm @ Walnut St West Library
Thurs. 7/25: Legal Considerations @ William Way LGBT Community Center
Tues. 7/30: Becoming A Foster Parent @ Walnut St West Library
Thurs. 8/1: Choosing a Sperm Donor @ William Way LGBT Community Center
Tues. 8/6: Demystifying Surrogacy @ Walnut St West Library
Thurs. 8/8: Parental Identity Development @ William Way LGBT Community Center and End of Summer Party @ TBD
Further resources can be found at:
- Our YouTube channel's playlist "Paths to Parenthood" classes
- Gays with Kids GWK Academy for Prospective Gay Dads
- Family Equality Family Building Guide
Sessions from past years, including information on financial planning for LGBTQ+ families, can be found on our Facebook page.
Please contact us to be connected to professional resources and current parents to help you on your path to parenthood!
You can become a PFP member on our web site.
See the article on the classes in the Philly Gay News from 2/26/16.
See the article on the classes in the Philly Gay News from 2/26/16.
