Prospective Parents
Rainbow Families is committed to supporting LGBTQ+ people and couples as they navigate their pathway to parenthood. We offer education, resources, and support groups to assist in family formation for LGBTQ+ people
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 visit our Calendar of Events to see when the next Maybe Baby series is taking place.
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 this year's Conference & Family Gathering.
Support Groups for Prospective Parents
Rainbow Families offers several Support Groups for both current and prospective LGBTQ+ parents. Our prospective parent offerings include Pre-Conception, Expecting & New Parent, Single Parent by Choice, and Non-Gestational Parent Support Groups.
Click here to learn more about our Support Groups.
Click here to visit our Calendar of Events to see when these groups are offered.
Resource Directory
Rainbow Families works with local LGBTQ-affirming organizations and businesses for LGBTQ+ families and prospective parents. Our Resource Directory includes categories of affirming providers of assisted reproductive technology, affirming adoption organizations, and more.
