There is no single way to create a family, and there certainly isn’t one route to parenthood that works for every LGBTQ+ person.
Depending on your circumstances, identity, relationships, body, location and preferences, you might find yourself considering several different options. Knowing where to begin (and understanding what each route might involve) can sometimes feel overwhelming.
That’s why we created A Queer Guide to Building Families.
This easy-to-read guide explores some of the different routes LGBTQ+ people may take when creating or growing their families. It’s designed to give you a starting point for understanding your options, exploring what might work for your circumstances and deciding what you’d like to learn more about.
Your journey might look completely different from somebody else’s, and that’s okay. There is no hierarchy of families and no single “right” way to become a parent. What matters is finding the path that works for you.
Download the Guide
A Queer Guide to Building Families is available to download as a PDF from the next page.
You can read through the guide at your own pace, come back to it as your plans develop and use it as a starting point for further conversations and research.
For the best viewing experience, we recommend accessing the guide using the desktop version of our website.
Ready to explore your options?