All people entering the conference must be pre-registered
Our 21st Annual Family Conference & Gathering will be
extra special this year!
We have an updated/refreshed program this year. With all the stress of 2024, with so many obstacles and challenges facing our community, we felt we could use some time to connect, build (and rebuild) relationships with one another, and have some FUN.
We will be at the gorgeous National Cathedral School this year! We'll hold workshops in the morning, then have lunch, followed by an afternoon family fun time. Music, games, arts & crafts, performances & demo from DC Cheer, Stonewall Kickball, a storytime by Tara Hoot, music by the National Symphony Orchestra and Kennedy Center, an ice cream truck and so much more.
We have our awesome Kids Camp for kiddos 2-8 (must be potty trained!), as well as a new Teen/Tween camp for 9-16's - sponsored by our good friends at COLAGE. Space will be limited for both of these.
Our QPOCX Lounge will be open from 10am until 2pm for our Queer POC parents and prospective parents. Stop by and say hello!
Agenda:
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Rainbow Families Conference 2024 Agenda |
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Program |
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8:15 |
8:30 |
Arrivals, Parking |
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8:30 |
9:00 |
Doors Open at 8:30 - Check-in, Coffee, Get Acquainted. Parents escort kids to camp |
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9:00 |
9:50 |
Welcome Remarks (Chapel) |
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Community Service Awards: |
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Rainbow Families 2024 Hero of the Year: Jennifer Fairfax |
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Volunteer(s) of the Year: Dr. Julie Bindeman, Dr. Carrie Singer, Erin Randall, Ben Royer, Georgette Brown, SC Nealy |
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Special Guest Japer Bowles, Director, DC Mayor's Office on LGBTQ Affairs
Moment of Silence & Reflection
COLAGE Teen/Tween Hangout (begins at 9:45)
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9:50 |
10:50 |
Workshop #1 Fertility Preservation - Dr. Carter Owen |
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Workshop #2 From Self Critical to Self Confident - Raising I Can Kids - Bridget Edwards |
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Workshop #3 Protecting Queer, Trans and Non-Binary Youth at School - Chip Clapp, Esq |
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Workshop #4 Maternal Mental Health - Nicole Kumi |
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11:00 |
11:55 |
Workshop #5 Financial Intimacy and Independence - Finding the Balance in your Relationship - Fran Toler and Brandon Clark |
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Workshop #6 Ask a Relationship Counselor: Q&A with 2 Queer Couples & Relationship Therapists - SC Nealy and Tamara Pincus |
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Workshop #7 What It's Like to Grow Up with LGBTQ+ Parents - COLAGE |
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Workshop #8 Keep Calm and Call the Midwife! Katie Shannon |
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12:00 |
1:00 |
LUNCH IS SERVED - Enjoy your lunch while visiting our Sponsors |
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12:00 |
1:30 |
RESOURCE FAIR IS OPEN - Please visit and engage with our Conference Sponsors while you enjoy lunch |
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1:30 |
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Kids Camp Concludes |
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1:30 |
4:00 |
Family Fun Time |
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FAQs:
Parking available in the school's garage and puts you right there at the conference. It is self-pay. Alternatively you can use street parking or public transportation.
Lunch will be served at no charge; it is a brown-bag sandwich type lunch and will include a vegetarian option. If you have special dietary needs/allergies please plan accordingly
Kids Camp & Teen/Tween programming: Very limited space for both.
All people entering the conference must be pre-registered
No refunds after 5/1
We extend deep gratitude to all our sponsors this year, particularly our top level supporters, our Equality Champions. These are our Equality Champions of 2024:
CCRM Fertility | Cryobio | Eddie Suarez TTR Sotheby's International | Modern Family Formation Law | Joyce Koons Automotive | Toler Financial | Wonders Early Learning
