👥 ERG Leadership
Executive Sponsor(s)
- {Executive Sponsor Name(s)}
Group Lead(s)
- {Group Lead Name(s)}
Impact Champions
- {Employee Name(s)}
📍 Group Name Ideas
Family Building Focused
- Family Building Network
- Growing Families @ {Company Name}
- Future Families Network
- Family Journey Community
- Paths to Parenthood
- Building Families Together
Fertility & Reproductive Health Focused
- Fertility Support Network
- Family Planning Community
- Fertility & Family Building ERG
- Family First
- Hope & Growth Network
Inclusive Caregiver Focused
- Modern Families Network
- Every Family Journey
- Family Connections
- Families in Progress
📋 Groups Profile Information
Short Description
{ERG Name} is {Company Name}'s community for employees navigating family building, fertility journeys, pregnancy, adoption, foster parenting, surrogacy, reproductive health, and related life experiences.
Led by {Employee Names}, our mission is to foster connection, provide support and education, share resources, and create a workplace where employees feel supported throughout every stage of their family-building journey.
Employees of all backgrounds and experiences are welcome to participate.
Highlights
🌟 Executive Sponsor
{Name} serves as Executive Sponsor for {ERG Name}.
They are passionate about supporting this community because:
"{Insert quote from sponsor}"
👥 Group Lead Spotlight
{Name} is one of the Group Leads for {ERG Name}.
Their favorite nonprofit is:
{Nonprofit Name}
One piece of advice they would offer someone on a family-building journey is:
{Personal Reflection}
Suggested Group Statistics
Internal Metrics
- Number of ERG members
- Event participation rate
- Volunteer hours contributed by members
- Donations made through group campaigns
- Activity Feed engagement
Community Insights
- Employees build families in many different ways, including biological parenthood, adoption, foster care, surrogacy, and blended family structures.
- Access to information, community support, and workplace flexibility can play an important role in employee wellbeing.
- Family-building journeys often involve significant emotional, financial, and logistical considerations.
- Peer support and shared experiences can help employees feel less isolated during major life transitions.
Tip: Focus on support, wellbeing, and belonging rather than medical statistics.
💬 Activity Feed Ideas
Discussion Prompts
- What resource has been most helpful during your family-building journey?
- What advice would you share with someone starting this process?
- What workplace support has made the biggest difference for you?
- Share a book, podcast, or resource that has been meaningful.
- Celebrate a milestone or moment of gratitude.
Engagement Campaigns
- Family Journey Storytelling Series
- Resource Exchange Week
- New Parent Welcome Program
- Community Support Challenge
- Family Milestone Celebrations
❤️ Giving Campaign Ideas
Family Building & Child Wellbeing Campaign
Support nonprofits focused on:
- Adoption support
- Foster care services
- Reproductive health
- Maternal health
- Infant health
- Family support services
- Child welfare
- Parenting resources
Employee Choice Campaign
Invite employees to nominate and vote on organizations that support children, families, and family-building journeys.
New Family Support Campaign
Support organizations helping families access healthcare, childcare, adoption services, or parenting resources.
🙌 Volunteer Opportunities
Consider volunteer opportunities such as:
- Foster care support programs
- Family resource centers
- Children's hospitals
- Parenting support organizations
- Baby supply drives
- Adoption and foster care nonprofits
- Family shelter programs
- Youth and family mentoring initiatives
🛠️ Recommended Resources
Articles & Research
- Supporting Family Building in the Workplace
- Fertility Benefits: A Growing Investment in Employee Well-Being and Retention
- Strategies for Creating an Inclusive, Family-Friendly Workplace
- Supporting Employees Through Major Life Transitions
- Implementing Adoption and Foster-Friendly Workplace Policies
Educational Resources
- Family planning resources
- Adoption and foster care guides
- Pregnancy and postpartum support resources
- Inclusive family-building resources
- Caregiver wellbeing materials
Videos & Podcasts
- Family-building stories
- Parenting and caregiver experiences
- Employee storytelling sessions
- Workplace wellbeing discussions
📆 Suggested Events
Spring
- Family Planning & Benefits Information Session
- Fertility Awareness Educational Event
Summer
- Parenting Resource Workshop
- Family Wellbeing Lunch & Learn
Fall
- Adoption & Foster Care Awareness Event
- Family Storytelling Panel
Throughout the Year
- Peer Support Circles
- New Parent Networking Sessions
- Executive Fireside Chats
- Educational Workshops
- Community Discussions
- Resource Sharing Events