Tips For LGBTQ People Seeking to Become Foster/Adoptive Parents in NYS

 In this webinar, which is sponsored by the Lesbian and Gay Family Building Project, Consultant Fred Elia will familiarize participants with public and private agency processes to becoming a foster or adoptive parent in New York State, as well as how to best navigate those processes.

 Participants will leave with an understanding of the criteria for selection and the individual steps associated with the certification process.

 During the meeting there will also be time to discuss and explore the parenting possibilities within fostering and adopting, and participants can help to identify welcoming and affirming agencies.

It will be held Monday, July 19, 2010 from 12 - 1PM.

Click here to register, or to get more information about this opportunity.

Learn more about Pride and Joy Families, the network of LGBTQ-led families under the Lesbian and Gay Family Building Project, that provides support, educational programming and a sense of community to all members of our families.