LGBT Diversity is undertaking a Parenthood Survey. The survey seeks to identify the experiences and needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) parents and those planning to be parents in Ireland. This is the first time that a study of this nature has been carried out in Ireland.

The findings will be published and widely disseminated to Government and relevant State bodies, NGOs and advocacy groups, both mainstream and LGBT, to assist them in effecting positive change for LGBT parents and those planning parenthood. The study findings will be shared with all LGBT organisations in Ireland and in particular support groups and organisations to assist them in meeting the needs of the community.

You are invited to participate in this anonymous survey if you:

• ·         Identify as a lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender person.
• ·         Are a parent or are planning to be a parent. (The term parent includes biological and non-biological parents, guardians, adoptive parents and foster parents, living with or separately from our child/children of all ages)
• ·         Aged 18 years and over
• ·         Living in the Republic of Ireland

You can undertake the survey at http://www.lgbtdiversity.com/parenthood_survey_2011.aspx