
Joel, Yancy, and Ange — A Loving Journey Through Foster-Adoption
“I always knew I was going to be a parent,” says Joel B. New. “It truly felt like a calling from a very young age.”
“I always knew I was going to be a parent,” says Joel B. New. “It truly felt like a calling from a very young age.”
We’re thrilled to welcome Tammuz Family as the newest member of our exclusive network of trusted and vetted GWK Academy family-building partners to support biological
At GWK Academy, we believe Pride is not only a celebration of identity—it’s a celebration of love and the many beautiful ways we build our
For Bryan Ruiz, the dream of fatherhood started early—but for a long time, it felt just out of reach. “There was a pervasive sense that
When Adam Frank and Pat Duffy met in graduate school, it was a pink shirt that sparked their story. “When I summoned the courage to
Jeffrey Williamson and Corddarryl Rose, better known online as @TheRoseDaddies, are redefining what fatherhood looks like—one bedtime story at a time. Together since 2015 and
As a same-sex couple, Sean and his husband knew that building their family wouldn’t be straightforward—but they were determined to explore every possible path to
When Derek and Gaspare got married in 2019, they did it in a way that reflected who they are: on stage in a theater, with
The second season of the LGBTQ+-hosted children’s variety show The Fabulous Show with Fay and Fluffy is streaming on YouTube now. We LGBTQ+ parents should
In this webinar, we speak with Bonnie Sharpe from Extraordinary Families — one of California’s leading foster agencies — about how the LGBTQ+ community can
“We became dads through surrogacy with the help of an egg donor and two amazing surrogates. Yes, two! Rory and Liliana were born two weeks
Daniel Soto-Lopez is a business owner in Providence, R.I., and a single gay dad to 10-year-old Miguel through foster-to-adopt. Daniel always knew he wanted to
At 35, Orlando-based educator and advocate Chris Pombonyo is redefining fatherhood and family on his own terms. Known nationally for his dynamic presence in the
This Pride Month and Father’s Day season, Gaddies and GWK are coming together to celebrate, support, and uplift LGBTQ+ families. Because pride and parenting aren’t
David Morgenstern and Raphael (Raphi) Rosenblatt met in 2010 in New York City. Raphi was there for a summer graduate internship, and the two bonded
“Every worthwhile endeavor carries its hurdles — and parenthood is no exception,” says Hike Chahinian, a Los Angeles-based dad, career counselor, and now, solo performer.
We’re thrilled to announce that Roots Surrogacy has joined GWK Academy’s exclusive network of family-building partners! Their commitment to personalized, ethical, and inclusive care makes
At GWK Academy, we’re thrilled to welcome Marea Goodman (they/them) as our newest family-building coach, specializing in helping people with uteruses navigate their journey to
If you’re part of a two-mom family—or on the path to becoming one—Lisa and Jaimee Rizzo want you to know: You’re not alone. These New
When we first introduced you to Michael and Ryan in 2024, they were eagerly awaiting the arrival of their first child through surrogacy — what
Only a couple of weeks into our new mission of family-building for all LGBTQ+ people, we are thrilled to share exciting news—a collaboration with The
“I’m in awe and couldn’t be happier!”Jeffrey welcomed his son in November 2024 and shared the joyful news with a beautiful photo of his new
Becoming a parent through adoption is an incredible journey, and for LGBTQ+ parents-to-be, finding the right adoption agency can and will make all the difference.
A Must-Read for Future LGBTQ+ Parents Seeking Solid Financial Footing
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