Educational Events
Rainbow Families provides virtual and in-person educational events for both prospective LGBTQ+ parents and current LGBTQ+ parents. If you have an idea for a workshop or a topic you’d like Rainbow Families to cover, contact us at info@rainbowfamilies.org.
Legal & Financial Webinars
Rainbow Families regularly works with local LGBTQ-affirming lawyers and financial advisors who provide informational webinars on how LGBTQ+ families can protect their marriages and parental rights, guidance on estate planning for LGBTQ+ families, and more.
Parenting Webinars
Rainbow Families collaborates with local mental health experts, social workers, adoption agencies, and more to bring our members expert advice and guidance on parenting as LGBTQ+ parents. We provide free virtual webinars on supporting adopted kids, working with kids through foster care, transracial adoptions and interracial families, and more!
Conference & Family Gathering
Rainbow Families host our Annual Conference & Family Gathering for both current LGBTQ+ parents and prospective LGBTQ+ parents. The conference features keynote speakers and breakout sessions focused on family formation, financial and legal considerations for LGBTQ+ family planning, and opportunities to connect with local LGBTQ+ affirming resources.
Click here to learn more about our Conference & Family Gathering.
Maybe Baby
Dating back to 1982, Maybe Baby is a proven, multi-week course designed for prospective LGBTQ+ parents by LGBTQ+ parents. The five-session virtual series provides prospective LGBTQ+ parents with counseling, emotional, and peer support as they determine the best path to parenthood for their families. Visit our calendar of events to register for the next series.
Maybe Baby sessions include:
- Readiness for Parenthood
- Adoption 101
- Assisted Reproductive Technology 101
- Foster Care and Creating Family with Older Children
- Creating Family Across Race & Culture
- Financial Considerations - Expense, Debt, & Protection
- Legal Considerations Specifically for LGBTQ+ Prospective Parents
Click here to learn more about what we offer Prospective Parents.
