The Lesbian and Gay Family Building Project is
pleased to provide the 2008 edition of its
Directory of Family Building Services for Lesbian,
Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) People.
The Directory is designed to assist LGBT people
in upstate New York find health and human service
providers that will help them build and strengthen
their families. LGBT people face special challenges in their efforts
to plan and sustain their families. Among those
challenges is the fear, often based on previous
experience, that they will encounter negative or
insensitive responses from service providers. The
Directory permits LGBT people in upstate New York
to identify and access service providers that will be
sensitive to their needs. Each of the organizations and providers listed is
either explicitly LGBT-affirming or has signed a
consent stating that “listing in the Directory makes
a statement to LGBT individuals and couples that
they deserve and can expect caring and sensitive
service from my/our organization.” We welcome additional referrals and provider listings, feedback on your experiences with these providers, and
reader suggestions on how to improve the Directory. Please contact the Family Building Project by letter, phone,
fax or email with your input. |
