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Rainbow Families proudly continues our Support Group for LGBTQ+ parents (and about-to-be parents) who are non-gestational carriers, regardless of gender or path to parenthood, to discuss concerns, roadblocks, triumphs and experiences related to being a non-gestational parent.
2023 Winter Dates: Oct 1 | Nov 5 | Dec 3
Sessions are Virtual - Available Nationwide - Rainbow Families Membership Not Required Free for Rainbow Families Members
During each session, the group will discuss topics related to experiences as a non-gestational parent ranging from pre-conception through parenting children up to age 5. Topics may include legal concerns, medical concerns, social concerns, parenting concerns and experiences/concerns of being "othered."
It is hoped registrants will attend all sessions to receive the most benefit from this type of support group. Space is limited to help maintain a sense of privacy, intimacy and safety to interact.
If you would like a fee waiver, reach out in confidence at support@rainbowfamilies.org No refunds. Dates/times may be subject to change; any changes will be communicated immediately.
Note: New Dates & Times
LGTQ+ Divorced & Separated Rainbow Families Parents
DSRF is a peer-based, informal support group for divorced or separated LGBTQ+ parents going through divorce or separation (or who already are divorced). Non-parents are welcome to participate, with the understanding that discussions will include topics of parenthood & divorce/separation.
This is an excellent opportunity to come together as a community to discuss and share resources, laugh and learn about commonalities and differences, as well as dig deeper into the experiences that unite us. Meetings held virtually.
Available to participants nationally. Rainbow Families membership not required first Monday of every month, 7:00pm ET NO COST for Rainbow Familes members
LAST DAY TO REGISTER: TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 Registration now closed - we have over 100 people registered!
Another fantastic discounted rate JUST FOR US: $229 per room, per night
Great Wolf Lodge has been extremely supportive of Rainbow Families. It feels good to support businesses who support us
Something NEW for our registered attendees this year!
A Saturday morning breakfast gathering
What's Included - Dedicated meeting room just for us
Breakfast buffet - see below
Opportunity to connect with one another, make friends
Price (RFDC makes no profit on this):
Each Adult: $30 | Kids 4-12: $15 | Kids 3 and Under: FREE
Must sign up no later than 9/25/2023 | No Refunds | 30 registrations (4 and older) are required, if not met, the hotel will cancel and we will refund your breakfast fee.
Buffet Menu (subject to change): Seasonal Fresh Fruit & Berries, Assorted Breakfast Pastries, Low-Fat Fruit & Non-Fat Plain Yogurts Lodge-made gluten free granola, Biscuits & Country Sausage Gravy, Scrambled Eggs, Applewood Bacon, Breakfast Sausage, Roasted Breakfast Potatoes rosemary, sea salt
JOIN US! FREE! Rainbow Families DC is excited to hold a fun, new event - a fall family fun day at Bethesda's Norwood School, on their beautiful 40 acre campus.
We will have corn hole, hula hoops, ring toss, coloring activities and more - including their super fun playground. Let's get in the last of the great weather while we can!
BONUS: Norwood School is providing lunch for all attendees, through "TRIPPY TACOS"
Special thanks to our friends at GenOUT Youth Chorus for providing some volunteer assistance.
Rainbow Families DC is proud to be a sponsoring exhibitor at family-friendly Howard County Pride - our first ever and we couldn't be more excited.
There will be food and activities, meet LGBTQ+ affirming businesses and non profits, and RFDC raffle items.
Come visit us our booth!
Fall 2023 Series
This series will be run virtually
Rainbow Families' Maybe Baby was designed over 30 years ago for prospective LGBTQ+ parents (single, married or partnered) thinking about parenthood and interested in learning more about the many options and considerations in building a family. The safety and value of programs like this, created BY our community FOR our community, are tremendous.
We cover a broad range of topics including readiness for parenthood, overview of creating family through adoption, assisted reproduction and foster care/older child, financial and legal issues, building a support network, interracial and intercultural families, the joys and challenges of being an LGBTQ+ headed family and more. The class is designed to provide a balance of active discussion and sharing, as well as to gain practical information that helps set the foundation for moving forward. Like all Rainbow Families programs, this is a safe and welcoming space.
Click HERE for full agenda. Note: Agenda reflects an end time of 4pm. Each session will end between 4 and 4:30.
Assistance: If the registration fee presents a hardship for you, please email our Executive Director in confidence.
Cancellation note: Cancellations received 15 or more days prior to the course start will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations received 14 days or less are not eligible for refund.
Rainbow Families is pleased to continue one of our longest-running and most popular groups - for prospective LGBTQ+ parents going through the adoption process. Participants should be about to start their home study, up to waiting for your child...and all steps in-between. . Here, you can share and learn from one another with your shared experiences, fears, frustrations and joys, from other future LGBTQ+ parents.
Fall 2023 Series Dates: Oct 28 | Nov 18
Sessions are Virtual - Available Nationwide - Rainbow Families Membership Not Required No charge for Rainbow Families members
The group is facilitated by an expert in the field of therapy, family counseling, mental health, youth, and families. Space is limited to help maintain a sense of privacy, intimacy and safety to interact.
Dates/times may be subject to change; any changes will be communicated immediately.
These are not to be considered a replacement for therapy or counseling.
NON MEMBER fee has been reduced by 20%. If you would like a fee waiver, reach out to us in confidence at support@rainbowfamilies.org. No refunds.
Happy Halloween!
Join us as we celebrate Halloween Weekend!
Everyone is encouraged to come in costume - not just kiddos! Parents, guardians, caregivers, chosen family, siblings etc. Let's get together, dressed up in our Halloweeniest Spooktaculariest Best! We'll DANCE to fun music - WITH A RETURN FROM DJ MYRA (who did such a great job for us, pre covid). We'll show off our fun costumes, laugh, and have a little joy which we all need.
What's planned? Snacks, Family Photo Booth, Little(r) Kidz Coloring Station in the library (if some quiet time is needed, w/ a parent), Costume Showcase, DJ and dancing and some extra suprises
Each year we try to alternate geographic areas for this event. After last year's in Alexandria, we're excited to return to McLean School.
RF Members: $10 per Adult Non-Members: $20 per Adult (become a member for reduced/free pricing on our programs - Click HERE) Children Under 18 - FREE
RF Members: $10 per Adult
Non-Members: $20 per Adult (become a member for reduced/free pricing on our programs - Click HERE)
Children Under 18 - FREE
If registration fees pose a financial barrier for your family's participation, please reach out in confidence for a waiver. No refunds after 10/1/23. In the case of any sickness, cough, fever, please do not attend.
A super fun Rainbow Families tradition for all ages, our Rainbow Families Annual Outing at Cox Farm's Fall Fest includes Giant Slides, Hayrides, Farm Animals & their Babies, Cornundrum Cornfield Adventure, Imaginature Trail, Rope Swings, Kiddie Zone, Goat Village, Straw Tunnels, Themed Play Areas, Live Entertainment, Local Apples & Fresh Cider and more.
*First time? Learn more about the Cox Farms Fall Festival attractions HERE. There is truly so much to enjoy here.
*Safety is vital! See Cox Farm's Covid guidelines HERE
*Food options HERE (hint: the donuts are so good)
IMPORTANT: If registration costs are prohibitive for your family, email us in confidence.
Please read the "Click for details" link above for important information. Advance reservations are required through this event page. Cox Farms and their team are incredible allies and very supportive of Rainbow Families. Thank you! See you there!
Our community asked, and Rainbow Families delivered! Our newest group is designed to allow participants to share concerns, triumphs, experiences and more, related to being a Trans/GNC parent (or prospective parent).
New Year 2024 Series: Jan 3, Feb 7, Mar 6, Apr 3 (1st Wed of Each Month)
It is hoped registrants will attend all sessions to receive the most benefit and engagement from this type of group. Space is limited to help maintain a sense of privacy, intimacy and safety to interact.
Rainbow Families DC proudly continues our Support Group for those in the LGBTQ+ community who have experienced grief and loss as part of their family building journey. The aim of the group is to create a safe and comfortable space to share stories, resources and healing, specifically for our community. These are peer-based groups and not to be considered a replacement for therapy or counseling.
2024 Spring Dates: Jan 3, Feb 7, Mar 6, April 3 (First Wed of Each Month)
Sessions are Virtual - Available Nationwide - Rainbow Families Membership Not Required
No charge for RFDC Members
Experiences of grief and loss can include, but are not limited to:
Space is limited to help maintain a sense of privacy, intimacy and safety to interact. We ask that participants join all sessions.
Dates subject to change
2024 Jun-Nov Series: Jun 5, July 3*, Aug 7, Sept 4, Oct 2 1st Wed of Each Month
*July 3 may be rescheduled
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