Fertility Awareness: June 6 – July 4
Tuesday evenings
6 – 8 p.m.
The program will explore emotional, medical, financial, and legal aspects of fertility treatments, including Assistive Reproductive Technology, infertility challenges, mental health impact, insurance coverage, and legal parentage. It aims to provide information and resources to empower informed decisions about family-building.
Surrogacy: June 28, July 12
Wednesday, June 28 and Wednesday, July 12
6 – 8 p.m.
The program will explore emotional, medical, financial, and legal aspects of fertility treatments, including Assistive Reproductive Technology, infertility challenges, mental health impact, insurance coverage, and legal parentage. It aims to provide information and resources to empower informed decisions about family-building.
Third-party Fertility: July 18
Tuesday, July 18
5:30 – 7 p.m.
Join us for an insightful discussion on the processes and background information regarding third-party fertility. This will be an opportunity to learn and discuss the various forms of third-party fertility, including gamete donations and initial requirements when planning.
Initial Family Planning: August 1
Tuesday, August 1
6 – 8 p.m.
Come join us for a discussion on the factors to consider and the steps to follow when beginning to plan for 2SLGBTQ family building in Canada.
Doula Support: August 8, 15
Tuesday, August 8 and Tuesday, August 15
6 – 8 p.m.
Doulas are holistic practitioners who support birthing parents and their family throughout the perinatal journey—from pregnancy to birth to postpartum. We will discuss what doula support can look like emotionally and physically, as well as educational aspects. Highlights will include a discussion on breastfeeding or chestfeeding and what this can look like for trans parents, gestational and non-gestational parents.
Perinatal Support: August 22
Tuesday, August 22
6 – 8 p.m.
Join us for an engaging discussion on the important role of midwives throughout the pregnancy journey, labour, birth, and the first six weeks following birth. This discussion will provide insight into the individualized and comprehensive care provided by midwives, which respects the unique needs and preferences of their clients.
End of Summer Mingle: August 29
Tuesday, August 29
6 – 8 p.m.
Join us for an end-of-summer gathering where we will discuss our upcoming events and plans for the remainder of the year. We invite everyone to join us in discussing our future planning sessions.
18+ Permanency/Adoption: September 19
Tuesday, September 19
6 – 8 p.m.
Join us as we delve into the various challenges faced by 2SLGBTQ individuals who have aged out of the child welfare system and explore how we can work together to support them in building permanent connections
Seven Core Issues of Adoption: September 20, September 27
Wednesday, September 20 and Wednesday, September 27
6 – 8 p.m.
The seven core issues of adoption include the reasons for placement, the loss of birth family and history, identity, rejection, guilt and shame, grief, and loyalty. We will examine each of these issues in detail, discussing how they may manifest themselves and how individuals
involved in adoption may navigate these complex emotions and experiences.
Creative Independent Thought Family: October 10
Tuesday, October 10
6 – 8 p.m.
Join us for an insightful discussion on the various options available to prospective parents when planning their families in Ontario. Ontario offers a range of family building options that provide flexibility and can be tailored to suit the unique needs of each individual or couple.
Fostering: October 17 – November 21
Tuesday evenings
6 – 8 p.m.
Join our closed-group, community-oriented fostering course for 2SLGBTQ individuals interested in growing their family through fostering. Through presentations, personal reflection, group discussions, and guest speakers, participants will explore practical, emotional, social, and legal issues related to fostering in Ontario.
Identity: November 8
Wednesday, November 8
6 – 8 p.m.
Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on identity and its relation to adoption. This discussion will delve into the various emotional and social considerations related to the formation of identity for adoptees, birth parents, and adoptive families.
End of Year Social: November 22
Wednesday, November 22
6 – 8 p.m.
Join us for an end-of-year celebration as we look back on the past year and forward to new ideas for the upcoming year. We welcome past speakers and participants to join us in commemorating our accomplishments and discussing our plans for the future.
