RESOLVE — National Infertility Association
Family Building · Illinois · Free
Support for the infertility journey including LGBTQ+ family building. Local support groups nationwide. 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). Adoption tax credit (
5,950 in 2026) applies regardless of marital status or orientation. Free service; donations support but never gate access.
Contact & Details
Address: Nationwide
Hours: Online
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