Community Free 10-week group for LGBTQ+ birthing parents at the Ledward Centre in September Mummyshock, a new 10-week group for LGBTQ+ birthing parents, is to run at the Ledward Centre, Brighton’s LGBTQ+ community and cultural centre, in September. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Health “In Denmark we didn’t have to fight for what we wanted.” British lesbian couple ‘pressured’ by UK fertility system seek treatment in Denmark After three failed IUI-treatments, married lesbian couple, Danielle and Sophie from Birmingham, sought support in Denmark instead. By Catherine Muxworthy • 2 min read
Community News Online support platform for parents and carers of children affected by early childhood trauma has been given new name After a period of consultation with users and partners, The Adopter Hub is to be renamed CATCH – Children And Trauma Community Hub. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Gay dads launch support community and podcast to help parents of kids with disabilities The podcast, Diffability, follows their challenging journey raising their kids and features special guests By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Bourne This Way, Eastbourne-based LGBTQ+ parents’ support group, made Community Interest Company Bourne This Way is a friendly and inclusive space, offering activities for group members such as fitness sessions, entertainment and therapy. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Some Families LGBTQ+ podcast to return Some Families, the podcast that celebrates LGBTQ+ parenting, returns on Monday, February 22 By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Fostering provider calls for more LGBTQ+ foster parents Five Rivers Child Care calls on those from the LGBTQ+ community to consider fostering, as research highlights stark misconceptions about who can foster which could be impacting foster care recruitment By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community Brighton & Hove councillor calls for more people to consider becoming foster carers Cllr Elaine Hills, chair of Brighton & Hove City Council’s (BHCC) Corporate Parenting Board, is calling for more people in the city to become foster carers. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts BOOK REVIEW: Pride and Joy: A guide for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans parents by Sarah and Rachel Hagger-Holt This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to better understand issues facing LGBT families including parents or prospective parents; extended families and friends; and social workers, teachers and other professionals. Superb. By Eric Page • 2 min read
