Story in Capital Xtra

Thanks to Lara Purvis for this recent article in Capital Xtra on our Post-Adoption Support Group published May 6.

You can read Helping queer parents post-adoption: Have kids, now what? here.

It's a great summary of how this group got started and the need we're trying to fill.

Ottawa Launch of Expanding Possibilities: Research and resources about LGBTTT adoption in Ontario

Please join us at an event designed to highlight the results from a unique research study exploring the experiences of LGBTTT adoptive parents and to launch some new resources for Ottawa LGBTTT parents. Including:

• A scripted reading of LGBTTT adoption stories
• Launch of a new brochure
• Learn about the Ten Oaks Project and the Around The Rainbow Project
• Learn about a new support group for LGBTTT adoptive parents and their families
• A “Prospective Parents Café” – an opportunity for those thinking of adopting to talk to other adoptive parents.
• Activities for kids and light refreshments

Sunday, March 22nd, 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Family Services Ottawa
312 Parkdale Avenue, Ottawa, ON

Contact Scott Anderson at: Scott_Anderson@camh.net for more information.

ALL ARE WELCOME !!!

This research was funded by the Social Services and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) and the Lesbian Health Fund (LHF) of the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA, and conducted by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in partnership with the LGBTQ Parenting Network, Sherbourne Health Centre (SHC).