Certificate of Diversity Practices
The Pride Parenting Certificate of Diversity Practices is an accreditation awarded by Pride Life Global to individuals and organisations committed to leading inclusive, LGBTQ+‑affirming family and parenting practices. It’s recognised as the LGBTQ+ gold standard of excellence – a seal of trust for families and allies alike.
What It Is
This certificate is awarded to those who not only show consistent support for LGBTQ+ parents and their children, but also actively embed diversity and inclusion into parenting programmes, policies, and content. It’s not merely symbolic—it’s evidence‑based and community‑verified.
Recipients are part of a distinguished network of Advocates, including health professionals at major organisations such as Victory Reproductive Care (VRC), La Jolla and First Steps Fertility. The certificate marks them as visible champions and allies in the parenting and family space
How to Qualify for Pride Parenting CODP (PP-CODP)
In order for a Fertility Clinic, Egg & Sperm Donor, Surrogacy Agency, Adoption & Fostering Agency and Family Law Professionals to qualify for this accreditation they need to pass a series of questions.
In joining our membership and certification programme, not only will you benefit from our resources and support, but with our distinctive ‘Seal of Approval’ logo you will also be able to instantly demonstrate your organisation’s commitment to becoming an LGBTQ+ friendly family building service provider.
The PP-CODP Certification Mark
This certificate adds an official and recognisable mark of authenticity towards inclusive family building.
To help start your journey, with exclusive member access to our resources and support workshops, we will guide you towards becoming accredited by our panel of Pride Parenting Advocates.
The thorough review process is designed to ensure industry best-practice, and ethical policies and procedures are in place. This accreditation programme is the only official credential that exists for surrogacy firms and family building organisations which operate ethically with inclusion in mind. The certificate is now considered the gold standard in showcasing reputability. Pride Parenting has become a leading resource and influential voice for family building.
The certified professional in LGBTQ+ Family Planning holds immense significance in today’s market, especially in the US, UK and most European countries where 63% of LGBTQ+ individuals face barriers to accessing family building healthcare services.
This certification equips family building professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills to provide inclusive and affirming care to LGBTQ+ families. With the growing awareness of LGBTQ+ healthcare disparities, there is a rising demand for professionals who can address the specific needs of this community.
By obtaining this Pride Parenting certification, family building providers can enhance their understanding of LGBTQ+ creating families issues, improve patient outcomes, and create a more welcoming environment for all individuals. In today’s diverse and inclusive society, having expertise in LGBTQ+ family planning is essential for healthcare professionals to deliver culturally competent care.
This Pride Parenting certification not only meets the current industry needs but also aligns with the ethical standards of providing equitable healthcare services to all individuals.
The Pride Parenting Certificate of Diversity Practices (PP-CODP) is an accreditation from Pride Parenting for organisations that provide inclusive and LGBTQ+-affirming family-building services. This accreditation is awarded to fertility clinics, adoption agencies, and legal professionals who meet specific criteria to ensure they can provide high-quality, evidence-based support for LGBTQ+ families. To get accredited, organisations must pass a series of questions demonstrating their commitment to embedding diversity and inclusion in their practices and policies.
About the accreditation:
The PP-CODP is recognised as the “gold standard” for LGBTQ+-affirming family and parenting practices.
It is an evidence-based certification verified by the community.
Accredited organisations become part of a network of “Advocates” that includes professionals from major fertility and adoption organisations.
This certificate serves as a seal of trust for LGBTQ+ families and their allies.
How organisations can qualify:
Organisations must have a genuine commitment to supporting LGBTQ+ parents and their children.
They need to actively embed diversity and inclusion into their programs, policies, and content.
Specific types of organisations that can apply include fertility clinics, surrogacy agencies, adoption and fostering agencies, and family law professionals.
Organisations must pass a series of questions to demonstrate their qualifications.
How the accreditation helps LGBTQ+ families:
The accreditation helps families identify providers who are knowledgeable and supportive of their specific needs, such as surrogacy, donor conception, or adoption.
It helps families avoid providers that may be inexperienced or use “pinkwashing” to appear inclusive without genuine commitment.
The certificate signifies that an organisation has been vetted and is a trusted resource for LGBTQ+ family building.