Adoption & Foster-Adopt
Learn the in’s and out’s of all that’s involved in a gay adoption and foster-adopt journey. From terminology & timeline to cost & legal, you will gain all the information necessary to feel confident.
- Flexible payment options
GWK Academy Includes
Community
Connect with other dads & dads-to-be who have either recently completed their journey or are on their way to becoming parents.
Coaching & Connections
Meet with gay dad mentors, connect with trusted family-building partners, and access private coaching.
Resources
We break down your journey in easy-to-digest lessons that you can refer back to again and again. Think of GWK Academy as your trusted guide preparing you for everything you need to know before you even get started.
Workshops & Events
Monthly virtual drop-in groups connect you with others going through similar journeys, and member-only workshops provide even more value.
What's included?
Community
Becoming a parent can be overwhelming, don't go it alone. Join our growing community of dads and dads-to-be!
Education
Lessons covering every aspect of an adoption or foster-adopt journey specifically made for gay men and couples.
Mentors
Match with gay dad mentors, these are guys who have recently completed a journey through the exact same path that you are about to undertake.
Family-Building Partners
Talk with and get connected with our network of vetted partners who are not only experts but also passionate about LGBTQ+ family building.
Workshops
Gain access to GWK Academy enrollee-only workshops led by industry leaders. These events are a hands-on way to jumpstart your journey.
Here’s a breakdown of the course content
Testimonials from GWK Academy Enrollees
Let us help you become a dad!
We created GWK Academy to ensure you are fully-prepared for every step of your journey to parenthood, giving you the knowledge to face each decision with confidence, and the fortitude to successfully navigate past disappointing setbacks or unforeseen challenges.
Creating your family will be one of the most important achievements of your life…do not go it alone!
What’s Included?
Adoption & Foster-Adopt Course - $99
- A concise yet comprehensive series of lessons to take you through everything you need to know about a US-based adoption, foster-adopt, or international adoption.
- Breakdown of the costs of an adoption, tips for making the journey more affordable, and a list of inclusive grant organizations.
- Videos and webinars to compliment many of the lessons
- Connections with gay dad mentors matched to the specifics of your journey.
- A growing proprietary list of LGBTQ+ affirming agencies across the U.S.
- Adoption and Foster eBooks to provide a high-level version of adoption journey
- Mental health experts to help you prepare emotionally for your adoption journey.
Here’s a breakdown of all that you get!
Match with Gay Dad Mentors
Having a support network during your journey to fatherhood is critical. That is why we have created the GWK Gay Dad Mentor program. Through GWK Academy you will get the opportunity to be matched with mentors who have recently completed their own journeys. We will match you with dads whos journey was similar to your own.
Connect with Vetted Family-Building Partners
One of the most important decisions you’ll make on your adoption or foster-adopt journey is choosing your family-building partners. From a quick Google search, you will soon realize there are hundreds of options and finding one that is right for you can feel like an impossible challenge. That is why we have teamed up with a select few family-building partners to provide you with a direct line to some of the industry’s leading professionals. You can be rest assured that every partner we work with is not only the best in the business but shares our passion for LGBTQ+ family building.
GWK Academy Adoption & Foster-Adopt Enrollee"I’ve completed GWK Academy’s Adoption/Foster courses, as well as their Surrogacy & IVF courses. [GWK Academy] is exactly what I was hoping it would be, and honestly, more!
Researching agencies that support gay men, and single ones at that, has not always been the most straightforward journey. GWK Academy has really become a one-stop resource for me.
Not only are the courses great, but they’ve connected me with mentors who’ve gone through similar journeys that I’m about to embark upon. I can’t thank them enough for sharing their experiences, and providing their thoughts and recommendations. Hearing their stories have helped me confirm for myself the path that I want to take, and has helped me see a clearer path forward."
Our Exclusive Network of Family-Building Partners
