Family Equality

Family Building · Illinois · Free

Advances equality for LGBTQ+ families through advocacy, support, and legal protections. Useful for trans people preserving fertility before hormone therapy or surgery. Foster training is free in every state and takes about 30 hours plus home study (~2–4 months total). Marriage equality made some family-building easier but second-parent adoption is still recommended for travel across hostile states. Free service; donations support but never gate access.

Contact & Details

Address: Nationwide

Hours: Online

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