Some of the below questions and answers use our community language. Feel free to email us if you have any questions about our living language or check out this helpful resource from the Queerspawn Resource Project to learn more:
Our Family App Application Questions for Community Review
What questions we ask during the application process and Why:
1. What is your date of birth? (Required)
We need to confirm you are over 18 to be able to invite you to our current virtual community. We adhere to General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). Article 8 of the GDPR contains specific requirements regarding consent for the processing of the personal data of children. The general rule provides for a parental consent requirement for all youth under 16 years old in situations where information society services are offered directly to them, and consent is the lawful ground on the basis of which the data is processed. To best adhere to GDPR standards, we have set our age to join to 18 years old.
2. Are you BIPOC? (aka not descended solely from white Europeans)(Required) – BIPOC: Black, Indigenous, and/or a person of color
Your answer to this question will help us determine if we are reaching out intended audience that accurately represents our community – majority BIPOC. Your answer to this question will only be added to your application and will not be added to your virtual community profile.
3. What type of community member are you? (Required)
You can select any options that apply to you. Based on your identity we will add you to specific virtual spaces that best match your identity.
Of note: We added a selection for single LGBTQIA+ adults looking for community through our QTPOC+ Family Circle. This option is for folks who are not a current nor former parent/caregiver and do not fit any of our other options like queerspawn or extended family member.
4. Please describe your LGBTQIA+ Family and/or connection to the LGBTQIA+ community: (Required)
We will use this response to best connect you with other community members and groups that best match your experiences and families shared here.
5. Please describe why you want to join OurFamilyApp.org – the virtual hub for members of LGBTQIA+ families. (Required)
Your answer to this question will help us better align you within our virtual space and with the different projects we are working on.