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LGBT Parenting Network Workshops & Groups
- NEW GROUP FOR YOUTH WITH LGBTQ PARENTS: FLO - Families Like Ours
- Family Planning Courses
- Family Support Programs at The 519
- Queer Inclusive Children's and Parenting Programs
- Families Like Ours (FLO)
- The Queer Parenting Exchange
- Consultation / Training for Professionals
FLO - Families Like Ours
A new group for youth age 13-18 who are the children of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender/Transsexual parents.
Do you sometimes feel like you are the only one with a family like
yours?
Do you want to find a place where you can talk about your family
with complete honesty and receive support from other youth who share
your experiences?
Are you looking to connect with other youth who have
a LGBTTQ family?
This twelve-week group will be starting in the fall
of 2007.
To get more info or sign up for the group contact: CTYS (416) 924-2100
and ask for intake.
Free food & TTC.
There will be lots of discussion, arts, film and so much more…
Note: We have now hired a second facilitator for this group, and
are excited to get going. Please call 416 924-2100 to register.
FLO is a joint partnership between: CTYS (Central Toronto Youth Services),
LGBTQ Parenting Network (Sherbourne Health Centre), Queer Parenting
Programs at The 519, Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere (COLAGE)
FAMILY PLANNING COURSES
Queer Parenting Programmes at The 519 and the LGBT Parenting Network (FSA/Sherbourne Health Centre) present:
Dykes Planning Tykes
A 12-week course for lesbian, bisexual & queer women considering parenting. This course explores some of the practical, emotional, social and legal issues related to queer motherhood. Topics include fertility awareness, insemination, parenting arrangements, coparenting, adoption, birth options, legal issues and more. Course runs in the spring & fall. Preregistration required.
Daddies and Papas 2B
A 12-week course for gay, bisexual & queer men considering parenting. This course explores some of the practical, emotional, social and legal issues related to queer fatherhood. Topics include parenting arrangements, coparenting, adoption, surrogacy, legal issues and more. Course runs in the spring & fall. Preregistration required.
Trans Fathers 2B
A 12-week course for trans men considering parenting. This course explores some of the practical, emotional, social and legal issues related to trans parenthood. Topics include: Course was piloted in 2007 and will run again in winter, 2008. Pre-registration required.
Queer Positive Pre-Natal Class
This weekend course for people of diverse
family structures and identities expecting
a newborn explores: the stages of labour, creating
a birth plan, life after giving birth, understanding newborns, and
much more - all in an environment
that celebrates your family and choices.
Registration: Courses require pre-registration to ensure a spot. Registration is done on a firstcome-first-served basis. To register, please go to or call the Front Desk at The 519 Church Street Community Centre: (416) 392-6874.
Location: The courses will be held at the Family Development Centre on the north side of the Central YMCA (entrance at 15 Breadalbane).
Upcoming dates:
Fall Courses for Potential Parents:
• Daddies & Papas 2B
• Dykes Planning Tykes
Tuesdays (7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.) • Sept 18 to Dec 4
$60 per person (PWYC), $20 for manual
Winter Courses for Potential Parents:
• Daddies & Papas 2B
• Dykes Planning Tykes
• TransFathers 2B
Tuesdays (7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.) • Feb 26 to May 13
$60 per person (PWYC), $20 for manual
Queer Positive Pre-Natal Class
Summer: July 21 and 22, 20007 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Fall: Oct 27 and 28, 2007 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
$60 per person (PWYC)
For more information about the courses contact: Chris Veldhoven, Queer Parenting Programme Coordinator 416·392·6878 x109 or queerparenting@the519.org
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Queer Inclusive Children's and Parenting Programs
LGBTQ parents and their families also make use
of the following programs at the 519 Church St.
Community Centre:
• Family Resource Centre (Tuesday to Friday, 10:00
a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
• Summer and March Break Day Camps (6 to 12 year-olds)
• Ontario Early Years Evening Programme (Tuesdays from
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
Families Like Ours (FLO)
A new group fro youth age 13-18 who are the children of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender/Transexual parents.
- Do you sometimes feel like you are the only one with a family like yours?
- Do you want to find a place where you can talk about your family with complete honesty and receive support from other youth who share your experiences?
- Are you looking to connect with other youth who have a LGBTTQ family?
This twelve-week group will be starting in the fall
of 2007. To get more
info or sign up for the group contact: Central Toronto Youth Services
(CTYS) (416) 924 2100 and ask for intake.
Free food & TTC. There will be lots of discussion, arts, film and so
much more.
FLO is a joint partnership between: CTYS (Central Toronto Youth Services), LGBTQ Parenting Network (Sherbourne Health Centre), Queer Parenting Programs at The 519, Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere (COLAGE)
Family Support Programs at The 519
Daddy, Papa & Me
A monthly queer-positive gathering for fathers &
their children (age 0 to 6). Meet other families
& find: support, snacks, activities, music, toys,
discussions & queer parenting resources. The 2nd
Saturday of the month from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Mum's the World!
A monthly gathering for Lesbian, Bisexual and
Transsexual/Transgender Mothers and their
children (age 0 to 6). Meet other families & find:
support, snacks, activities, music, toys, discussions
& queer parenting resources. The last Saturday of
the month from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
The Queer Parenting Exchange (LGBT parents)
Are you parenting and looking to connect with other
LGBT parents to talk about common issues?
Are you lesbian/gay/bi/trans and considering parenthood? Trying to
figure out how to bring kids into your life?
Each month we host a discussion forum on an issue related to LGBTQ parenting, as well as offer an opportunity to informally meet other parents and prospective parents. Snacks provided.
Dates: This Fall, the Queer Parenting Exchange will not host any discussion forums. The program will be available again in Spring 2008.
Location: 519 Church Street Community Centre
Date: 4th Wednesday of each months (except during summer)
Time: 8:00-10:00 p.m.
Contact person: Chris Veldhoven, Queer Parenting Programme Coordinator 416·392·6878 x109 or queerparenting@the519.org
Consultation/training for professionals
The LGBT Parenting Network offers presentations, workshops and training in academic and community settings and for health, legal, social work and education professionals interested in making their services more accessible to LGBTQ families. For information please contact Rachel Epstein at 416.324.4100 ext. 5219; e-mail: parentingnetwork@sherbourne.on.ca
