SPRINGFIELD AREA – Jill and her partner are seeking other LGBT parents who have children.  Their goal is to become a social and parenting network for gay and lesbian families in the area.  Jill’s reasons for starting the group are simple … “As our children grow older, we want them to see that there are other families like theirs that may have 2 moms or 2 dads.  We want kids to feel safe, and know that they’re not so different as they may seem at school.  Our hope is that we can have a potluck event where children can play and have fun while parents swap stories and share advice”.

Jill and her partner and have been together for almost 19 years and have two daughters, 6 and 8. They were involved in a play group in the Iowa City area and it was wonderful. It’s a great way for LBGT parents and children to connect with other parents and children. The group would get together once a month for a pot luck type event where parents could visit and kids could play.

If you are interested in joining Jill’s group, please e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with your contact information and Jill will get back to you right away.