TOGETHER: Queer Family Building Conference 2025

TOGETHER: Queer Family Building Conference 2025

A 2-day virtual conference featuring expert-led discussions, real-life parenting journeys & strategies to navigate LGBTQ+ family-building.

By PregnantTogether

Date and time

Location

Online

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event.

Agenda

November 4
November 5

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

TOGETHER Connections

An optional pre-conference gathering to meet fellow attendees and ease into the experience.

12:00 PM - 12:20 PM

Building Queer Families TOGETHER, and Why It Matters

Marea Goodman, LM, CPM, PregnantTogether Founder

From vision to reality—exploring the power of queer family-building in all its forms. Led by Marea Goodman, LM, CPM and Founder of PregnantTogether

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Building Queer Families: Unlocking Your Options

Join select fertility providers with Spring Fertility who specialize in working with the LGBTQ+ community for a thorough overview of LGBTQ+ family building options in a fertility clinic setting. Spon...

1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

Rethinking Reproductive Research for Queer Families

Dr. Brent Monseur

Dr. Brent Monseur unpacks gaps in the data—and imagines what’s possible when LGBTQ+ families lead the research.

3:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Protecting Parenthood: LGBTQ+ Family Legal Essentials

Family law experts unpack key legal considerations for queer families, including parentage, custody, and navigating systems with confidence.

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

TOGETHER Evening Exhale: Community Raffle & Reflection

Join us as we announce the winner's of today's raffle and connect in community.

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 day 4 hours

A 2-day virtual conference featuring expert-led discussions, real-life parenting journeys, and actionable strategies to navigate family-building for LGBTQ+ individuals, couples, and the professionals who support them.


Learn more on the event website

Who’s joining?

  • Top experts in fertility, reproductive medicine, law, and mental health
  • Queer parents & families sharing real experiences
  • Medical & legal professionals providing essential guidance (CEUs available through the Association of Social Work Boards/ACE for LCSWs, LMFTs, and more)
  • You! – Our current and future community of parents


Featured Speakers & Sessions

Building Queer Families Together, and Why It Matters, with Marea Goodman, LM, CPM , Midwife, Author, and the Founder of PregnantTogether

Affirming Parenthood for Trans & Non-Binary Parents, with Ericka Hart M.Ed., Trystan Reese, Erin Reed, and Ro Tamayo

LGBTQ Family Building Options, with select providers with Spring Fertility

Resilient Roots: Emotional Wellness for Queer Families, with Expert LGBTQ+ Perinatal Psychologists

Rethinking Reproductive Research for Queer Families, with Dr. Brent Monseur

Protecting Parenthood: LGBTQ+ Family Legal Essentials, with select U.S. Family Lawyers

Expecting Better Futures: A Guide to LGBTQ+ Fertility Research, with Emily Oster, PhD


Whether you’re considering family-building, actively navigating fertility and legal steps, or supporting queer parents as a professional*, this event is for you!

*4 CEUs will be available through the Association of Social Work Boards/ACE (pending), for professional pass holders only. Please confirm with your licensing agency that these CEUs are applicable for your license renewal.

Learn more on the event website


PASS OPTIONS


Free Pass

  • TOGETHER Connections: Optional Community Meet Ups
  • Building Queer Families TOGETHER: Keynote by Marea Goodman, LM, CPM
  • Trans & Non-Binary Parenting Panel with Ericka Hart M.Ed., Trystan Reese, Erin Reed, and Ro Tamayo


Early Bird Premium Pass ($40)

  • Access to free sessions + all replays
    — PLUS —
  • Resilient Roots: Emotional Wellness for Queer Families, with Expert LGBTQ+ Perinatal Psychologists
  • Rethinking Reproductive Research for Queer Families, with Dr. Brent Monseur
  • LGBTQ Family Building Options, with select providers with Spring Fertility
  • Protecting Parenthood: LGBTQ+ Family Legal Essentials, with select U.S. Family Lawyers
  • Expecting Better Futures: A Guide to LGBTQ+ Fertility Research, with Emily Oster, PhD


Early Bird Professional Pass ($100)

  • Access to free sessions + all replays
    — PLUS —
  • Up to 4 Continuing Education Units through the Association of Social Work Boards/ACE(Pending Approval); applicable for LCSWs, LMFTs, and others
  • Dedicated networking for professionals supporting queer families


Members Only

  • Exclusive for PregnantTogether Members— everything that's included in the Premium pass (or 50% off the professional pass)
  • Paid members get 3 FREE premium tickets to the conference to share with their closest people!


Sponsorship Opportunities

We’re partnering with brands and organizations that align with our mission of inclusive family-building. Want to be a sponsor? Get featured in front of a passionate, engaged audience. Contact Marea at marea@pregnanttogether.com

Learn more on the event website

Frequently asked questions

Who is this for?

Queer parents, solo parents, aspiring parents, and the professionals who support them — at any stage of the journey. CEUs available via the professional pass.

What do I get with a free pass vs. paid?

Free = select sessions (i.e. keynote, shmoozing, and the Trans & Nonbinary Pregnancy & Parenting Panel) Premium = full access to all sessions replays, bonus content + more. Professional = everything in the Premium pass including 4 CEUs applicable for LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCs, and other professionals

Are sessions recorded?

Yes! Paid attendees get full replays. Public Pass holders will not get access to recordings.

Can I earn CEUs?

Yep — CEUs are available through the Association of Social Work Boards/ACE (pending approval) for eligible sessions— but will only be available when attending live.

What if I can’t afford an upgrade?

We got you. Email Marea at marea@pregnanttogether.com to request a sponsored or sliding-scale pass.

How do I join the event?

You’ll get an email with all access links, session details, and extras ahead of the event.

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PregnantTogether is an inclusive community that centers the queer experience of family building. We welcome everyone who has ever felt different!

$0 – $100
Nov 4 · 12:00 PM PST