A Decision-Making Workbook for Non-Traditional Family Planning
Ready to grow your family — but not sure where to begin?
Whether you're LGBTQ+, single by choice, co-parenting with a friend, or creating a family that defies tradition, What Comes First? is your compassionate starting point.
This free, interactive workbook helps you:
✅ Clarify your values and goals
✅ Explore paths like adoption, IVF, fostering, surrogacy, and more
✅ Reflect on emotional, legal, and financial considerations
✅ Identify your next small, doable step
Inside you’ll find:
A self-check-in to ground your “why”
A guided values exercise
A side-by-side comparison of family-building options
A “this or that” flow to help sort through possibilities
A curated resource list tailored for non-traditional families
This isn’t a checklist for the “right way” — it’s a space to define your way.
What Comes First? Guide
PDF guide not intended to provide legal and/or medical advice. For educational purposes only.

