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The Chicago Coalition for Family Building believes that everyone who wants to start a family deserves to.

Join us in supporting those struggling with infertility.
Together, we build families. 

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Infertility affects one in six

Since this powerful video was created, the stats have increased from 1:8 to 1:6. You are not alone; we invite you to learn more.

However, not all infertility treatments are covered by insurance.

We believe building a family should be a human right, not a privilege. Our mission is to remove financial barriers that prevent creation of a family. As we work toward this goal, we take action to financially and emotionally support those struggling with infertility: 

  • We provide fully funded IVF cycles generously donated by our Partner Practices
  • We provide financial grants for surrogacy and adoption
  • We promote LGBTQ+ family building
  • We provide pre-implantation genetic testing to prevent the transmission of genetic diseases
  • We are an educational resource for those with questions about infertility and coverage

Our team of professionals provide emotional support for patients and their families.

Our next grant cycle will re-open in April, 2025. For those seeking a grant due to medical fertility preservation, please know our grant through Magnolia Tree is open year-round. 

Family Stories

See the hope given to our latest grant recipients.
Becki and Ricky

Becki and Ricky

Elena and Tara

Elena and Tara

Shimra and Jonathan

Shimra and Jonathan

Lyndsey and Michael

Lyndsey and Michael

Stephanie and Ezra

Stephanie and Ezra

Tessa and Josh

Tessa and Josh

Zhi and Casey

Zhi and Casey

Lexie and Jonathan

Lexie and Jonathan

More Stories

Types of Grants

Financial Assistance Grant

Suits: those planning to adopt or have IVF insurance but need additional financial help.
Grant: up to $10,000 towards services such as third party reproduction, adoption or IVF.

IVF Cycle Grant

Suits: those requiring IVF.
Grant: One IVF cycle at a partner practice, (over 75% of IVF practices in the Chicagoland Area).

Kevin J. Lederer Memorial Grant

Suits: one existing FCI patient.
Grant: one IVF cycle at Fertility Centers of Illinois (FCI).

JUF Path to Parenthood (Adoption Grant)

Suits: couples with at least one partner that identifies as a member of the Jewish community.
Grant: up to $10,000 towards services for adoption.

JUF Path to Parenthood (Fertility Grant)

Suits: couples with at least one partner that identifies as a member of the Jewish community.
Grant: up to $10,000 towards services for fertility treatment.

The Magnolia Tree Grant

Suits: BRCA1 or BRCA2 carriers.
Grant: up to $10,000 towards IVF with preimplantation genetic testing for BRCA, or egg freezing.
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We could not provide families hope and education without the generous support of our partners & sponsors.

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Infertility affects 1 in 6 couples. The Coalition for Family Building is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization and donations directly support providing patient education and grants to those struggling with infertility.

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