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Rainbow Families is pleased to offer our newest support group, this one for LGBTQ+ parents (and prospective parents) dealing with sobriety's mental and emotional challenges. These group sessions are a space for members of our community to share and learn from one another in a caring, safe environment. Participants will agree to our standards of confidentiality and respect.
During each session, the group will discuss topics related to experiences in sobriety, including parenting in sobriety. Topics may include habits, triggers, self-care, mindfulness, negative thinking, forgiveness, and alternative sober activities.
2023 Spring Series Dates: Jan 28 | Feb 25 | Mar 25 | Apr 22
Sessions are Virtual - Available Nationwide - Rainbow Families Membership Not Required No Charge for Rainbow Families Members
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. It is important to note that our support groups are not counseling or therapy.
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.
Rainbow Families is pleased to offer our recurring support group 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. These are not to be considered a replacement for therapy or counseling. Here, you can share and learn from one another with your shared experiences, fears, frustrations and joys, from other future LGBTQ+ parents.
New: FOUR sessions instead of three!
This Series Dates: Jan 28 | Feb 25 | Mar 18 | April 29, 2023
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.
If you would like a fee waiver, reach out to us in confidence at support@rainbowfamilies.org No refunds. Dates/times may be subject to change; any changes will be communicated immediately.
Jan/Feb 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.
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Assistance: If the registration fee presents a hardship for you, please email our Executive Director in confidence. Our 4th session 2/19 is on Presidents Weekend. We hope all attendees can join from their phone/laptop even if out of town for the weekend.
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 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 Spring Series Dates: Feb 5 | March 5 | April 2
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.
Join us as we return to our Valentines Dance tradition!
With our special guest and Rainbow Families fave, Tara Hoot, for a fun story time. We'll have coloring, dancing, snacks, a selfie photo booth and more. This is for all our beautiful LGBTQ+ families; plus feel free to bring grandparents, aunts/uncles, your kids' BFF.
No charge for children under 13
If registration fees are prohibitive, please email us in confidence for assistance.
Rainbow Families is delighted to continue our Support Group for LGBTQ+ people who are currently expecting a child (via adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, foster, pregnancy), or new to parenthood with a child under 9 months.
This program is facilitated by a licensed psychologist who specializes in reproductive health. These are peer-based groups and not to be considered a replacement for therapy or counseling.
Dates: January 8, February 19, March 19, 2023 Registration closes once series begins.
Sessions are virtual and open to participants nationwide
No Charge for Rainbow Families members
Space is limited to help maintain a sense of privacy, intimacy and safety to interact.
Facilitated by: Integrative Therapy of Greater Washington
Rainbow Families is pleased to continue our Support Group for LGBTQ+ people seriously considering or going through Assisted Reproductive Technology as part of their family planning journey.
Dates: January 8 | February 19 | March 19 - 2023 Registration Closes once Series Begins
Rainbow Families is pleased to continue this very well-received support group for Spring 2023. This VIRTUAL support group is for current LGBTQ+ single parents, and for prospective parents considering single parenting. In these meetings, we'll discuss the joys, concerns, questions, even frustrations of being a single LGBTQ+ parent, PLUS choosing to do so without a partner. This group is facilitated by a highly regarded Psychologist, for two years running. These peer-based groups are not to be considered a replacement for therapy or counseling, however.
2023 Spring Dates: Jan 17 | Feb 21 | March 21
Sessions are Virtual - Available Nationwide - Rainbow Families Membership Not Required
It is hoped registrants will attend all 3 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.
Family Camp Weekend 2023We had an incredible Camping Weekend in 2022 - Swimming, Dance Party, Toddler Zone, Story Times, S'mores, Boat Rides, Archery and so much more!
Registration and Info to follow soon.
Mark your calendars!
As always, this will sell out shortly after registration opens.
Registration Info to follow soon!
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Important: Rainbow Families does not want financial constraints to prohibit attendance at our events. If you need registration assistance for this or any event, please email our Executive Director, Darren Vance in confidence. While this is a Hillwood Estate hosted event; please review our standard terms & conditions here regarding liability and photos.
REGISTRATION OPENS DECEMBER 2022
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