Dear GWK Academy Community, I am thrilled to share exciting news: GWK Academy is transitioning to a non-profit organization! This evolution marks a significant milestone
Becoming dads felt like a distant dream for Ron and Nate—until it wasn’t. Now, after years of planning and patience, this South Korean-American couple living
Guest post by Ginanne Brownell.If it weren’t for my friends Ben and Offir, I may have never become a mother. When I was told I
Previously posted on GaysWithKids.com. You might know him from television; his colleagues know him as “doctor”; his son knows him as “dad.” Single dad Dr. Taylor
First published on GaysWithKids.com David first connected with Dave through OKCupid, sending him a cheesy Filipino pick-up line that a friend shared with him. “I
Previously published on GaysWithKids.com Jarret and Elliot are NYC-based dads to two young daughters through surrogacy and egg donation. Unlike our typical GWK stories, we’re
Randall and Caldwell Buntin, residents of Norfolk, Virginia, became dads last year when they welcomed their son into the world in August. Randall works as
For Steven Oliver and his husband Hector, becoming parents wasn’t just about growing their family; it was about providing love and stability for children who
Meet new dads through adoption @briandouglasjames and @mcclimans. This couple live in NYC and started their adoption journey in 2020. Earlier this year they brought their son home, and are
“I think the teen years might get glossed over in some more traditional households. I’m cherishing every moment I can.” Mike is a single dad
As they sauntered into their 40s, husbands Mark Hoebich and Brendan Hug started thinking about what it might take to start a family of their
When Stephen Glover and Andrew Murray met over 20 years ago, becoming dads felt out of reach. Everything changed when they met a gay dad
Robert Cooper and Brett Schriewer, a couple from Kansas City, Missouri, have been together for over 13 years. Robert, a kitchen and bath designer, and
I recently returned from an unforgettable journey to Colombia with Spence-Chapin, an organization known for its dedication to family services and adoption. The trip was
Antwon and Nate’s journey as foster dads began in 2017, a decision that would profoundly shape their lives. Over the years, they have welcomed three different children into
We had a brilliant chat with surrogate advocate and owner of Be Surrogacy, Shelly Marsh who gave 5 tips for Intended dads on how to
We chatted with Damien Chambers, CEO of NewGen Families and GWK Academy family-building partner, on how he got into the business, his proudest achievements, and
Adrain and Ron’s love story began unexpectedly during a shared moment at the movies. Both had gone to see Dragon Ball Z: Broly on their
For brand new Utah dads Ammon and Jeff, the decision to adopt was an easy one. “We asked ourselves, WHY do we want to be fathers?” Ammon
Craig Hartzman and James John have been partners for nearly four decades. When they met in 1986 at a hotel restaurant in Hawaii, they quickly
Kevin and Doug’s story began at a mutual friend’s house party back in 2010 during Thanksgiving break from college. What started as a strong friendship
Michael Darnell is “single and ready to mingle with the right energy.” He’s also a dad through foster-adopt. He shares that “…being a gay man
For hopeful parents pursuing a surrogacy journey , the recent SEAM escrow fraud scandal has sent shockwaves through the community. Partners Alex and Jonathan have
The most important advice new dads Michael and Joseph offer future dads considering surrogacy: “Treat your surrogate like the goddess she is!” These Australian husbands
Here are seven of our favorite gay celebrities and politicians who navigated the adoption journey to create their beautiful families.
Here are eight of our favorite gay dad celebrities who have navigated a surrogacy journey to create their beautiful families.
As more gay men and queer individuals aspire to become biological fathers, the challenges they face have also intensified. The journey to parenthood through surrogacy
A Common Gay Adoption Story Richard and Matthew* (names changed for privacy), a married gay couple from Texas, embarked on their adoption journey with high
Johnny and Sebastian are gay dads from NYC and they have two beautiful children through surrogacy. Their road to fatherhood was long and their first
Surrogacy Agency Costs Gay surrogacy costs range from $150,000 to $220,000. We break down all the expenses and explain the factors that can cause your
Four years ago, we first connected with Kevin Gerdes. He was starting his foster journey with the goal of one day adopting. Since then, Kevin
At GWK Academy, we are proud to announce Simple Surrogacy is returning for the third consecutive year as our Founding Family-Building Partner. To support the
Very early in Michael and Ryan’s relationship, they knew they wanted to be dads. But they decided that for the next few years their careers
Steven and Jamie live in Winnetka, Illinois, just north of Chicago. They were married in 2017, and began their journey to fatherhood a year later. They
Guest post by Jason Gingras. Our adoption journey has been truly amazing. I met by husband by chance when I left all behind in Orlando,
Exploring Your Path to Parenthood: Biological, Adoption & Foster Care At GWK Academy, we believe every LGBTQ+ person deserves the opportunity to build a loving
