Building LGBTQ+ Families in Today’s Climate

For LGBTQ+ individuals and couples, the path to building a family has never been more full of possibility, or more complicated. Assisted reproduction, surrogacy, and adoption have opened doors that were closed a generation ago, yet the legal landscape is constantly shifting.

This co-hosted session from JUF’s Path to Parenthood and the Chicago Coalition for Family Building offers a grounded look at how LGBTQ+ people are forming families today and what we need to do to build secure legal families. Whether you’re early in your journey, supporting someone who is, or working in the field, you’ll leave with a clearer understanding of your options and the protections available to you.