Resources for Family Creation

Resources for Queer Parents-to-Be

This is the page you need if you are thinking about starting or growing your family as a Queer Parent.

Some of the types of resources linked here are agencies associated with:

sperm donors
egg donors
surrogates
adoption options

If INDUCED LACTATION is a resource you would love to learn more about, here is the place to find that link.

This is also a place to find community resource links within the GTA and legal support.

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Queer Health and Community Resources in Toronto

Sherbourne Health: https://sherbourne.on.ca/community-health-programs/2slgbtq-family-resources/

The 519 Community & Resource Centre: https://www.the519.org/

Canadian Breastfeeding Foundation - Lactation Induction Protocol

If you are looking to induce lactation for a baby you will not be birthing yourself, there is an effective protocol that recommends beginning the process as early as possible - although don't beat yourself up if you are a little slow to get started. www.canadianbreastfeedingfoundation.org

Understanding Canada's laws surrounding donating and using 3rd party gametes

Before the process of family creation even begins, it can be helpful to know what protections the Canadian government has put into place for both donors as well as those who need to use eggs and/or sperm from someone else.

Sites for accessing sperm (anonymous and open ID donors from a bank)

CAN-AM Cryoservices (Sperm bank): https://www.canamcryo.com/

Origin Sperm Bank: https://www.originspermbank.com/

Canada Cryobank: https://www.canadacryobank.com/home

Site for accessing sperm (vetted known donor registry)

The Seed Scout: https://www.theseedscout.com/

This organization is unique in its approach and if you are in the process of starting your family creation journey, you are encouraged to check them out and see if they are the right fit for you and your intentionally created family

Sites for accessing eggs

Egg Helpers: https://egghelpers.com/

Fertility Match: https://www.fertilitymatch.ca/egg-donation-canada/

Fertility Clinics

Pollin Fertility - centrally located on the Yonge line of the TTC at Eglinton, Pollin is determined to create a safe space for your family planning journey. With Queer staff on site, they are committed to ensuring all of their Queer patients feel respected and heard, every step of the way: https://www.pollinfertility.com/

Twig Fertility - with two easy-to-access locations in Toronto: https://twigfertility.com/

Hannam Fertility in Toronto: https://hannamfertility.com/

Anova Fertility in Toronto: https://anovafertility.com/

RCC The Reproductive Care Centre in Mississauga and Oakville: https://rccfertility.com/

ONE Fertility in Burlington: https://onefertility.com/

CReATe Fertility London: https://www.createfertilitylondon.com/

Ontario Fertility Network - Barrie Fertility: https://ontariofertilitynetwork.com/locations/barrie-fertility-clinic/

Astra Fertility Group, Belleville: http://astrafertility.com/

Ottawa Fertility Centre: https://conceive.ca/