Sept 14 | Sept 21 | Oct 5 | Oct 19 | Oct 26
Session times vary, but all end by 4:30 PM
This series will be run virtually via Zoom.
Zoom links are sent in advance. Registration is limited to 26 individuals/families and is open until Friday, September 12th. There will be subsequent sessions in 2026 if you are not able to join this Fall.
Rainbow Families' Maybe Baby was designed over 30 years ago for prospective LGBTQ+ parents (single, married or partnered, all gender identities, all relationship status') thinking about parenthood and interested in learning more about the many options and considerations in building a family. The safety and value of programs like this, created BY our community FOR our community, are tremendous.
We cover a broad range of topics including readiness for parenthood, overview of creating family through adoption, assisted reproduction and foster care/older child, financial and legal issues, building a support network, interracial and intercultural families, the joys and challenges of being an LGBTQ+ headed family and more. The class is designed to provide a balance of active discussion and sharing, as well as to gain practical information that helps set the foundation for moving forward. Like all Rainbow Families programs, this is a safe and welcoming space.
No Price Increase - 5 years running
Financial Assistance: If the registration fee presents a hardship for you, please email our Executive Director, Ted Lewis at ted@rainbowfamilies.org.
Cancellation note: Cancellations received 15 or more days prior to the course start will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations received 14 days or less are not eligible for refund. NOTE: We reserve the right to reschedule/postpone should minimum participation numbers not be met.
Agenda:
- Sunday, September 14th 12:00 - 4:30 PM: Getting Started, Introductions, and Readiness for Parenthood
- Sunday, September 21st 12:00 - 4:00PM: Adoption 101 with Meshan Lehmann at Paths for Families; Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) 101 with Dr. Carter Owen at CCRMIVF
- Sunday, October 5th 1:00 - 4:30 PM: Supporting & Creating Family with Older Children TBA; Creating Family Across Race & Culture with Dr. Azeb Kinder at the Kinder Group
- Sunday, October 19th 12:00 - 4:00 PM: Financial Considerations - Expense, Debt, & Protection with Fran Toler & Associates at the Toler Financial Group; Legal Considerations for Prospective LGBTQ+ Parents with Catelyn Slattery at Modern Family Formation Law Offices
- Sunday, October 26th 12:00 - 4:00 PM: Parent Panel with Current LGBTQ+ Parents; Wrap Up and Closing
