The Needs of Rainbow Families

Background: Rainbow Families is a program created by past leadership of The Equality Crew. Originally, Rainbow Families was intended to be a support-group style meet-up for the parents of LGBTQ+ youth under 12. We offered some guidance and materials, but it was primarily a time for parents to meet up and discuss what they're navigating. The location of meetings changed month to month, but were always on the second Sunday of the month.

Where we are now: The Equality Crew is interested in learning more about the needs of Rainbow Families in order to facilitate programming that is in alignment with our community.

What is a Rainbow Family?: While past programming focused on the parents of LGBTQ+ youth under 12, we believe that Rainbow Families can be any family unit that is "non-traditional," specifically in regards to gender identity and sexual orientation.

We'd love to hear from you

What is your role in a rainbow family? (select all that apply)

I am a LGBTQ+ parent

I am the parent of an LGBTQ+ person

I am LGBTQ+ and under 18

I am a prospective parent who is LGBTQ+

I am a parent who does not know how my children identify yet

Other (please specify below)

I am a prospective parent and ally

Other:

Do you know of another group or organization doing LGBTQ+ family programs?

What types of events would you attend? (select all that apply)

Casual Meetups

Structured Events

Peer Support Groups

Tell us more about what types of events you would like to attend:

What other needs do you/your family have that our organization could meet?

Anything else you'd like to share?

Would you like to be contacted regarding your answers? *

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No

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