Contemplating Parenthood Workshop
Have you been thinking about becoming a parent? Where do you begin? Let the experts answer your questions at our two-day workshop.
OPALGA is pleased to offer our third annual 1-1/2 day workshop on “Contemplating Parenthood in the Gay & Lesbian Community.” Come and join us on Saturday, June 9th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to hear some professional perspectives and on Sunday, June 10th from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. to participate in panel and small group discussions and activities with gay and lesbian parents and their children. This workshop will be held in Oak Park at the Hephzibah Children’s Association – Family Based Services Foster Care & Adoption office.
Saturday is all about the experts. Local Attorney, Rosemary Mulryan, is our opening guest speaker on Saturday. Her presentation offers great insight into the legal issues facing gay and lesbian families, including co-parent adoption in the state of Illinois. Other professional speakers will address artificial insemination, sperm and egg donation, surrogacy, foster care & adoption. You will have the opportunity to ask specific questions and participate in an enlightening discussion.
Sunday is all about the kids. You will have the opportunity to speak to parents and their kids about their journey. From what do the kids call you, to how do you handle school and play dates. Our families will share with you and answer your questions.
The fee for the workshop is $75.00 for an individual and $130.00 for a couple. All workshop organizers and presenters volunteer their services. Your workshop fee helps to fund OPALGA youth programming.
If you are interested in attending the workshop call The OPALGA Center at (708) 848-0273 or send an e-mail to info@opalga.org.
