Lex (he/they) moderated the final session, “Forming Parenthood Identities in the Queer Community”, for Philadelphia Family Pride’s 2025 Paths to Parenthood Course.

Some topics covered with the panelists included:

1. Each individual’s journey to parenthood and the family they have formed.

2. Factors that contributed to each parent’s pathway towards their family's formation and advice for others seeking a similar family.

3. Single parenting: Differences (external considerations, barriers, etc.) that a family with two parents may not have to face (i.e., legal or other related areas).

4. Chosen family and support systems.

5. Co-Parenting: Barriers and considerations for successful and intentional co-parenting.

6. Audience Q&A

About the Course (from Philadelphia Family Pride website):
This year's Paths to Parenthood summer series for prospective LGBTQIA+ parents will be held between Thursday, August 14th and Thursday, September 18th. In addition to in-person sessions on adoption, surrogacy, sperm donation, and legal considerations, there will be social gatherings to chat and build community with other prospective parents.

Further resources can be found at:
- Our YouTube channel's playlist "Paths to Parenthood" classes
- Gays with Kids GWK Academy for Prospective Gay Dads
- Family Equality Family Building Guide

Sessions from past years, including information on financial planning for LGBTQIA+ families, can be found on our Facebook page.

Please contact us to be connected to professional resources and current parents to help you on your path to parenthood!

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