Dear OFC Families,
Looking for
things to learn
,
ways to move
with your kids,
ways to care for your own body
, ways to express your creativity and
bring your beautiful family to life in a children's book
? We've got all that and more for you these next few weeks. And as with everything we've offered since early March: all online!
We've also got ongoing online support groups to give you a structured, supportive space just to listen to peers, hear ways others face similar challenges, and help feel a bit less alone. All groups meet in super-secure "telehealth" phone and video conferences. We offer a weekly Monday night
Drop-In LGBTQ+ parent group
(8-9pm), a biweekly Wednesday evening
BIPOC QT parent group
(6-8pm), and a monthly
Trans/GNC Parent group
(second Saturdays, 12:30-2pm).
To these ongoing groups
we're adding two more monthly groups:
Prospective and Expectant Parents
group, and
Invisible Queerness & Identities
, a support group for LGBTQ+ parents whose queer identity is not always read or seen by others.
Check out the descriptions and links below to RSVP and get your access info. We hope to "see" you soon.
In community,
Cheryl
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Virtual programming over the next few weeks
[PLEASE RSVP FOR SECURE ZOOM TELEHEALTH CONFERENCE PHONE & VIDEO ACCESS]
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When:
Friday, 24 & Aug 8, 2-3pm
What:
secure Zoom telehealth phone & video conference
Hair is a crucial way that Black people express themselves, and deserves recognition and care (as do the people who wear it).
Taylor Coates
, Howard University grad and devout Naturalista, leads this 3-part series, exploring basic tips for daily upkeep, styling, and politics as they apply to Black hair.
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When:
Saturdays through August 6, 11am-12pm
What:
secure Zoom telehealth phone & video conference
Shaneeka "Akemi" Smoot
of Loco Bloco will lead this multi-week parent-child interactive movement class, teaching dances from the African Diaspora such as Afrobrazilian, bachata, salsa, hip hop, reggaeton, house, and Afro Cuban. Whole-class performance on the final day, August 6th.
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When:
Mondays, through Aug 17, 1-2pm
What:
secure Zoom telehealth phone & video conference
Erica Jasmine Moon
offers a gentle yet challenging multi-week fitness experience that includes a steady flow of cardio, strength training, and stretching, in a movement space that is fun, invigorating, and relaxing. Treat yourself to this shame-free, warm, and inviting space to access transformative healing in your body!
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When:
Sunday August 2, & Aug 23, 1-2pm
What:
secure Zoom telehealth phone & video conference
Over the course of three sessions,
Archaa Shrivastav
of
Little Feminist
will guide us through what it takes to write and publish children's books. If you are in the process of or thinking about writing a children's book, or simply would like to see your family better represented in children's lit, this workshop is for you!
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Illustration by John Parro for the book
Frida and Her Animalitos.
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Virtual groups over the next few weeks
[PLEASE RSVP FOR SECURE ZOOM TELEHEALTH CONFERENCE PHONE & VIDEO ACCESS]
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Where
:
secure Zoom telehealth phone/video conference
When:
Mondays, July 27 & Aug 3, 8-9pm
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Where
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secure Zoom telehealth phone/video conference
When:
Wednesday, July 29, 6-8pm
Professionally and peer facilitated support, by and for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Queer and Trans parents.
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Tuesday, July July 28, & August 11 2020 • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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Connect with other LGBTQ+ parents whose queer identity is not always read or seen by others. This will be a safe space in which you can discuss self-identity, community inclusion/ exclusion, family understanding and support (or lack thereof), identity disclosure, parenting, stress management and more.
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Where
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secure Zoom telehealth phone/video conference
When:
Wednesday,
July 29, 8-9pm
Help determine the present and the future of OFC's family support programming.
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Where
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secure Zoom telehealth phone/video conference
When:
Saturday, Aug 8, 12:30-2pm
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When:
Wednesday, August 5
, 8-9:30pm
What:
secure Zoom telehealth phone & video conference
Certified Child Life Specialist
Shani Thornton
leads this final workshop on supporting LGBTQ+ parents during COVID-19 – this time, focussing on self-care and art therapy.
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When:
Friday, August 7
, 5-6:30pm
What:
secure Zoom telehealth phone & video conference
Celebrate our families and community while listening to a 100% family-friendly live concert with
Crys Matthews & Heather Mae
! Matthews & Mae incorporate social justice topics in their music with topics ranging from women's equality, racial justice, LGBTQ+ liberation & love songs, and mental health. The one hour concert will be followed by a 30 min Q&A with the artists!
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Ready to start a family, but aren't sure where to begin? Is a child on the way and you want to connect with other queer and trans expectant families? Whether you're trying to conceive, using surrogacy, or adopting, come connect with others in this peer support group for LGBTQ+ prospective and expectant parents!
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Live Story Times on Facebook & Instagram
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Good Morning Story Time
When:
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00am in July.
OFC staff read favorite picture books, live!
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ABOUT OUR VIRTUAL EVENTS & GROUPS:
- To participate, you must pre-register for the event; once you have, we'll reply with the event's phone # & video URL access.
- Our online workshops and group chats are held via secure Zoom telehealth phone and video conferences.
- All virtual events (not live broadcast on Facebook or Instagram) are are HIPAA-compliant and preserve the security and confidentiality of all our participants to the highest standards possible.
- For more info, please email cheryl@ourfamily.org, or visit us at ourfamily.org.
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Meet your hosts:
OFC's Programs Team
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Cheryl Lala
[she/her/hers]
Family Programs Director
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Drew Lakhardt
[they/them/theirs]
Programs Coordinator
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Karlon Zee
[he/him/his]
Programs Coordinator
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Aliyah Bowman
[she/her+they/them]
Programs & Data Specialist
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Ayana Carasio
[she/her+they/them]
Public Allies Fellow
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Rose Crespo
[they/them/theirs]
Family Programs Associate
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• We acknowledge and give our respect the Ramaytush Ohlone people, on whose traditional and unceded land
we are grateful to live and work, and on which all San Francisco events take place.
• We strive to make our office and programs accessible to all families. Please let us know when you register what accommodations will help your family participate to the fullest. More
Accessibility Statements here
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