2SLGBTQ Family Resources

Starting Your Family Journey: Fertility Clinics & Egg Donation Basics – April 29 (VIRTUAL) April 29, 2025 6 – 7:30 p.m. Guest Facilitators: Jill Filippidis, RPN; Fertility Match Join us for an informative and relaxed session where we’ll guide you through the first steps of your family-building journey. We’ll help you understand key questions to...

A Doula’s Role in the Family Building Journey – April 30 (VIRTUAL) April 30, 2025 6:30 – 8 p.m. Guest Facilitator: Sam Leeson (she/her), babyREADY, Childbirth Educator, Doula, Parenting Coach, Fertility Coach, Infant Feeding Specialist What is a doula? Who would benefit from working alongside a doula?  Join us for an engaging workshop that explores...

Navigating the Egg Donor Process & Choosing the Right Donor – May 6 (VIRTUAL) May 6, 2025 6 – 7:30 p.m. Guest Facilitator: Jill Filippidis, RPN; Fertility Match This session will walk you through the essential steps of selecting and coordinating the egg donor process. We’ll cover what to expect after your initial consultation, how...

May 7, 2025 6-7:30 p.m. Guest Facilitator: Blair Wexler-Singer, MSW, RSW, Informed Fertility   Join us on this peer-led session that focuses on selecting surrogates for 2SLGBTQ intended parents, focusing on inclusivity, understanding, compatibility and gaining helpful tips to support your family building journey.

Creating an Inclusive and Affirming Birth Space – May 8, 2025 (VIRTUAL) 6 – 7:30 p.m. Guest Facilitator: Sam Leeson (she/her), babyREADY, Childbirth Educator, Doula, Parenting Coach, Fertility Coach, Infant Feeding Specialist In this session, we will explore how to create birth spaces, whether at home, in a hospital or birth centre, that are truly...

Parent Perspectives: Trans Family Building – May 13 (VIRTUAL) 6 – 7:30 p.m. Guest Facilitator: Kusha Dadui The “Parent Perspective” workshops provide an opportunity for individuals to connect and learn from others who have completed their family-building journeys. Participants will learn insights into various aspects of the trans family building process, including working with donors,...

Parent Perspectives: Navigating Fertility Journey as a Neurodivergent Person – May 14 (VIRTUAL) 6 – 7:30 p.m. Guest Facilitator: Jordan Lavoie, Neurodivergent Parent In this session, Jordan Lavoie (she/her) joins us to discuss navigating fertility as a neurodivergent person. Jordan will delve into neurodivergence and its distinct hurdles throughout pregnancy and fertility journeys. Discover insights...

Date May 20, 2025 6-7:30 Guest Facilitator(s): Elior Description: This workshop explores the unique challenges and experiences that trans individuals face when navigating family-building. In this parent-led session, Nelson will share their personal journey as a trans person building a family. We will cover the following topics: Discussing your family-building journey with friends and family...