RESOURCES FOR LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDERED (LGBT) PARENTS AND PROSPECTIVE PARENTS

NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

COLAGE (Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere). 3543 18 th Street, Suite 17 , San Francisco , CA 94110 . (415) 861-5437. Website: www.colage.org

* A support and advocacy group run by and for daughters and sons of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender parents. They have newsletters, local groups, email lists, national conferences, pen pals, an extensive website, and more.

Family Pride Coalition . PO Box 65327 , Washington , DC 20035 . (202) 331-5015. Website: www.familypride.org

* Through advocacy, support and educational activities, advances the well being of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender parents and their families. Promotes positive public policy for families of LGBT families. Provides written guide to starting local LGBT parenting groups.

GLAAD (Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation). 248 West 35 th Street , 8 th floor, New York , NY 10001 . (800) GAY-MEDIA. Website: www.glaad.org

* Dedicated to promoting and ensuring fair, accurate, and inclusive representation of individuals and events in all media as a means of eliminating homophobia and discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation.

GLAD (Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders). 294 Washington Street, Suite 740 , Boston , MA 02108 . (617) 426-1350. Website: www.glad.org

* New England 's leading legal rights organization is dedicated to ending discrimination based on sexual orientation, HIV status and gender identity and expression. GLAD uses impact litigation and education to achieve its goals. 

GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network) . 121 West 27 th Street, Suite 804 , New York , NY 10001 . (212) 727-0135. Website: www.glsen.org

* GLSEN strives for the equality and safety of all members of every school community, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Provides educational resources and support s school-based Gay-Straight Alliances.

  HRC (Human Rights Campaign). 1640 Rhode Island Avenue NW , Washington , DC , 20036 . (800) 727-4723. Website: www.hrc.org

* The largest national lesbian and gay political organization envisions an America where lesbian and gay people are ensured their equal rights and can be open, honest and safe at home, at work, and in the community. HRC FamilyNet ( www.hrc.org/familynet ) is an extensive interactive online resource center dedicated to all LGBT families. 

Lambda Legal . 120 Wall Street, Suite 1500 , New York , NY 10005 . (212) 809-8585. Website: www.lambdalegal.org

* Pursues litigation in all parts of the country in every area of the law that affects lesbians, gay men and people with HIV/AIDS.

NCLR ( National Center for Lesbian Rights). 870 Market Street, Suite 370 , San Francisco , CA 94102 . (415) 392-6257. Website: www.nclrights.org

* NCLR is a national legal organization with a primary commitment to advancing the rights and safety of lesbians and their families through a program of litigation, public policy advocacy, free legal advice and counseling, and public education. In addition, NCLR provides representation and resources to gay men, and bisexual and transgendered individuals on key issues that also significantly advance lesbian rights.

NGLTF (National Gay and Lesbian Task Force). 1325 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 600 , Washington , DC 20005 . (202) 393-5177. Website: www.ngltf.org

* A national progressive organization working for the civil rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people.

  PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays). 1726 M Street, Suite 400 , Washington , DC 20036 . (202) 467-8180 . Website: www.pflag.org

* Promotes the health and well being of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered persons, their families and friends through support , education, and advocacy. There are PFLAG chapters throughout the country that offer support groups and social activities to parents, families and friends: call or check the website for a local group. There are numerous chapters throughout New York State .

MAGAZINES

And Baby Magazine. Website: www.andbabymag.com

Gay Parent Magazine . PO Box 750852 , Forest Hills , New York , 11375-0852 , (718) 997-0392. Website: www.gayparentmag.com Resource for lesbians and gay men who are, or wish to be parents.

BOOKS

A Donor Insemination Guide: Written by and for Lesbian Women , Lucy Frazer and Marie Mohler, ISBN: 1560232277

The Complete Lesbian and Gay Parenting Guide , Arlene Istar Lev, LCSW, CASAC, Berkley Trade Paperback Original: November 2004. A ground-breaking handbook on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender parenting that moves beyond proving that we have a right to parent and examines the day-to-day realities of life with children. Filled with the personal stories of diverse LGBT parents. Practical advice and raw honesty.

Families Like Mine: Children of Gay Parents Tell It Like It Is , Abigail Garner, HarperCollins 2004.

The Kid (What Happened after My Boyfriend and I Decided to Go Get Pregnant) An Adoption Story) , Dan Savage, Dutton/Plume, ISBN: 0452281768

Lesbians Choosing Motherhood: Legal Implications of Alternative Insemination and Reproductive Technologies , Kate Kendell, Editor, Robert Haaland, Legal Intern, Published by National Center for Lesbian Rights, 870 market Street, Suite 570, San Francisco, CA 94102, (415) 392-6257. Website: www.nclrights.org

The Lesbian and Gay Parenting Handbook: Creating and Raising Our Families, April Martin Ph.D., HarperPerennial, ISBN: 0060969296

The Queer Parent's Primer: A Lesbian and Gay Families' Guide to Navigating the Straight World , Stephanie A. Brill, ISBN: 1572242264

The Ultimate Guide to Pregnancy for Lesbians, Tips and Techniques from Conception through Birth, How to Stay Sane and Care for Yourself , Rachel Pepper, Cleis Press, ISBN: 1573440809

For additional titles, visit Amazon.com and search under “lesbian and gay parenting.”

FILMS

It's Elementary: Talking About Gay Issues in School . Debra Chasnoff, Director, Women's Educational Media, 2180 Bryant St., Suite 203 , San Francisco , CA 94110 , (415) 641-4616. Website: www.womedia.org

Our House, a Very Real Documentary about Kids of Gay and Lesbian Parents , Meema Spadola, Director, The Cinema Guild, 130 Madison Ave., 2 nd Fl., New York, NY 10016. Email: thecinemag@aol.com

That's a Family , Debra Chasnoff, Director, Women's Educational Media, 2180 Bryant St., Suite 203 , San Francisco , CA 94110 , (415) 641-4616. Website: www.womedia.org

ON-LINE RESOURCES

COLAGE (Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere) www.colage.org

Families Like Mine www.FamiliesLikeMine.com

Family Pride Coalition www.familypride.org

Gay Parent Magazine www.gayparentmag.com

HRC (Human Rights Campaign) Family Net www.hrc.org/familynet

* An extensive interactive online resource center dedicated to all lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered families. You can find practical information, community support and expert advice about topics ranging from having children to growing old; dealing with children's health issues and your own; managing your finances and using the law to protect your most important relationships, and other issues. It is part of the HRC website.

Prospective Queer Parents www.geocities.com/westhollywood/3373

* Provides a forum for the exchange of information and a social gathering space for LGBT people who are interested in child raising and parenting.

Proud Parenting website www.proudparenting.com

See also previous organizations and publications listings for their websites.