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• Non Gestational Parent Support Group

  • Start
    10/02/2022
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  • End
    12/04/2022
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Virtual
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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.
  

  2022 Fall Dates:     Oct 2   |  Nov 6   |  Dec 4

  
  

  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 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.

  
  

  
   

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• DSRF: Divorced & Separated Rainbow Families

  • Start
    10/05/2022
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  • End
    11/02/2022
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    zoom
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  Divorced & Separated Rainbow Families Parents

  
  

  Program Update:  For our OCTOBER 5 meeting,
  we will be joined by psychotherapist Dr. John Volpe.  
  Dr. Volpe will share insight on topics such as announcing/discussing
  divorce with your children, coparenting, mediation, advocacy,
  introducing a new romantic interest, and more.
  If you're a parent going through this (or about to), this is a not-miss discussion.

  DSRF is a peer-based, informal support group for divorced or separated LGBTQ+ parents going through divorce or separation (or who already are divorced). 

  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
  Sept 7  |  Oct 5  |  Nov 2    2022
  NO COST for Rainbow Familes members

   

  
  

  
  

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• Adoption Support Group

  • Start
    10/08/2022
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  • End
    11/05/2022
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Virtual
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  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:    FIVE sessions instead of three!

            2022 Fall Dates:   Sept 17 |  Sept 24  |  October 8 |  October 22 |  November 5 |  

            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.

  
  

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• Single Parent by Choice Support Group

  • When
    10/18/2022
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    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual
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  Rainbow Families is pleased to continue this very well-received support group for Fall 2022.   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 well renown Psychologist.  These peer-based groups are not to be considered a replacement for therapy or counseling, however.

  
  

  2022 Fall  Dates:    Aug 16  |  Sep 20  |  Oct 18   -  note time change for October session 

  
  

  Sessions are Virtual - Available Nationwide - Rainbow Families Membership Not Required

  No Charge for Rainbow Families members

  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.

  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.

  
  

  
  

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• Rainbow Families Halloween Dance

  • When
    10/29/2022
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    5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Browne Academy 5917 Telegraph Rd, Alexandria, VA 22310
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  Happy Halloween!

  Join us as we celebrate Halloween Weekend!  

  Everyone is encouraged to come in costume - parents, guardians, caregivers, chosen family, siblings etc.  We'll have a great FAMILY oriented evening with dancing, a pizza party, connecting with one another, and of course our kids costume showcase.   

  Our host, Browne Academy, is immediately off the 495 Beltway at Telegraph Road South, in Alexandria, VA.  Ample parking.   Closest METRO is Huntington, about a 5 minute uber/taxi/lyft ride.  MAP

  RF Members:      $13 per Adult,  

  Non-Members:    $18 per Adult

  Children 3 and up:  $8

  Children 2 and under are FREE

  If registration fees pose a financial barrier for your family's participation, please reach out in confidence for a waiver.  No refunds after 10/15/22.  In the case of any sickness, cough, fever, please do not attend.
  

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• New Parent & Pregnancy Support Group

  • Start
    01/15/2023
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  • End
    03/19/2023
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom
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  Rainbow Families is delighted to continue our Support Group for LGBTQ+ people who are currently pregnant, 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 15, 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.

  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.

  
  

  
  Facilitated by:  Integrative Therapy of Greater Washington

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• Pre-Conception Support Group

  • Start
    01/15/2023
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  • End
    03/19/2023
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Spaces left
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  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.

  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 15 |  February 19  |  March 19 - 2023
  Registration Closes once Series Begins 

  Sessions are Virtual - Available Nationwide - Rainbow Families Membership Not Required
  No Charge for Rainbow Families Members

  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.

  
  

  
  

  
  Facilitated by:  Integrative Therapy of Greater Washington

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