Fostering a circle of care for 2SLGBTQIA families
Our 2SLGBTQ+ Family Building Canada and Seed and Sprout programs focus on inclusive reproductive support, queer & trans focused family education and advocacy and training.
Addressing the critical need for empowerment among 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals/families, Seed & Sprout responds to the lack of tailored programming and support, striving for a safer transition and enhanced well-being during their reproductive journeys. Our commitment is to create a transformative and supportive space through inclusive practices, impactful training, support groups, virtual education, and dedicated one-on-one support—placing the community at the heart of our mission for unity and support
Services for 2SLGBTQIA families in the Greater Toronto Area are limited. Current programming is primarily offered in Central Toronto and those who don’t live downtown are left with no support.
Seed & Sprout attempts to fill some of these service gaps by offering training to other organizations to be more affirming and inclusive, by providing virtual childbirth education to 2SLGBTQIA community, by providing full spectrum doula care and other family programming to encourage parent-child bonding.
Through these programs, Seed & Sprout hopes to create a welcoming and accessible space for families to connect and learn together while also educating the community at large about the importance of inclusivity in reproductive care spaces.
Mission:
Support and Advocate for 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and families by providing accessible, community-driven resources, education, and advocacy. We work to remove systemic barriers in perinatal care while fostering inclusive and affirming spaces for all family-building journeys.
Vision:
Through research, knowledge-sharing, and community engagement, we strive to advance equity, improve provider competency, and ensure that every 2SLGBTQ+ person has the information and support they need to create and sustain their families with dignity and confidence.
Our Programming
SEED & SPROUT TEAM MEMBERS
our team of full-spectrum doulas providing reproductive health support
PLANTING THE SEED DROP-IN GROUP
a virtual drop-in fertility & family building support group for 2SLGBTQIA community
YOUTUBE CHANNEL
family-building + reproductive education from Seed & Sprout community
External Trainings
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An introduction to supporting 2SLGBTQ+ clients and the importance of inclusive language to provide Trauma-Informed Care
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In this interactive workshop, participants will learn more about 2SLGBTQIA communities and families. Together, we will work to build service providers’ capacity to provide inclusive and affirming support.
Family Building Canada
Providing National 2SLGBTQ+ Family Building Support and Care Provider Training.
A peer-led initivative thanks to support from Community One’s Rainbow Grant