2022 LGBTQ+ Pathways to Parenthood Conference & Resource Fair

1160 North High Street,Columbus OH 43201

16 October, 2022

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On October 16th 2022 we will present our annual, since merging with Family Pride Network, Pathways to Parenthood conference—this year’s theme is “Securing Your Family.” The Supreme Court’s recent decision, overturning Roe v. Wade and almost half a century of precedent sent shock waves through our nation. And, the language in the opinion signaling looming threats to other freedoms related to our ability to find, form, and sustain our families has raised considerable fears within the LGBTQ+ community. In the wake of Dobbs, we have heard from many LGBTQ+ families asking how they can not only create their families but how they may also protect and care for their families. And, we’ve heard from allies asking what they can do to make a difference. Pathways to Parenthood brings together LGBTQ+ people looking to enhance their families through parenthood—via a number of options like adoption, assisted reproduction, fostering to adopt, and others. And this year we’ll add information about how our families can ensure their families stay whole no matter the legal challenge. We are currently looking for community partners interested in leading/owning one of the sessions or spaces below. Program Schedule 9AM – Tea/Coffee/Selection of continental breakfast items 9:30AM – 10:15AM Foster to Adopt Pathway 10:30AM – 11:15AM Surrogacy/Assisted Reproduction Pathway 11:30AM – 12:15PM Adoption Pathway 12:30PM – 1:15PM Legally Securing Your Family 1:00PM – Lunch Mix and mingle Resource Tables open from 9AM through the program end at 2PM Family area open from 9AM until 2PM close of program 2PM – Program Concludes