Philadelphia Family Pride

PFP members Jodi and Adrienne are hosting a PFP Moms Potluck at their home near Levittown, Bucks County on Saturday, June 8 from 11am-2pm.

RSVP with number and ages of guests, and what dish you’d like to bring to share to hostess Jodi at jodiannholmes@yahoo.com, and she’ll reply with the exact address. Thanks!

Philadelphia Family Pride presented two collaborative programs for LGBT parents and prospective parents as part of the 2013 Equality Forum.

Both took place at the University of the Arts in Center City Philadelphia in Room 706 in Terra Hall, 211 S. Broad Street.

“Surrogacy for Prospective LGBT Parents” from 1:00pm – 2:15pm
A panel of specialists and parents who have used a surrogate will help you answer the question: Is surrogacy for us?  Attendees will gather more information about the process, costs, emotional investment and logistics of surrogacy.

“LGBT Parenthood” from 2:30pm – 3:45pm
A panel of LGBT parents who created their families in different ways share stories about their personal journeys to parenthood and discusses the benefits and challenges of the paths they took.

Following the workshops, PFP hosted the very popular and free Prospective Parent Happy Hour from 4:00-5:30pm   in the lobby of the nearby William Way Center (1315 Spruce Street). This gave workshop participants and presenters a chance to chat informally. Snacks and drinks were provided.

The Welcoming LGBTQ Advocacy Committee of the Main Line Unitarian Church will host a potluck for Philadelphia Family Pride families on May 18th from 5:30pm-9:30pm in the Fireside Room. Please bring a dish to share. This is a free event and open to members and non-members.

The address is 816 South Valley Forge Road, Devon, PA 19333-1825. Please RSVP to Vice-Chair Wendy Forbes at wendy@phillyfamilypride.org.