Rainbow Families Dc

Since the 1970s, Rainbow Families has offered education, resources, and support services for LGBTQ+ parents, families, and parents-to-be. We connect with over 10,000 people monthly through our membership, communications channels, and our signature social and educational programs including Maybe Baby – our multi-week course for prospective LGBTQ+ parents. No million dollar budget here; no flashy celebrity-studded galas either. That’s not Rainbow Families. We are a grassroots nonprofit in service to the LGBTQ+ family community. Always have been, always will be.  It’s about the work. We have built our reputation on integrity, stewardship, coalition building, and goodwill.

Our Mission: Rainbow Families supports, educates, and connects lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) families, parents, and prospective parents by offering a wide variety of education programs, support groups, opportunities to connect, and more.

Our Vision: Rainbow Families envisions, and strives for, a nation where all LGBTQ+ families can legally, openly, and safely live in full equality.

Our Guiding Principles:

• We believe love makes a family, and all LGBTQ+ people should have a legal and accessible path to parenthood.
• We believe all LGBTQ+ families should fell safe, respected, and valued in their community.
• We believe all LGBTQ+ families should have access to culturally competent, inclusive, and welcoming schools, child care, health care, and social services.
• We believe a connected and empowered community affirms LGBTQ+ families and advances their rights.
• We believe Rainbow Families has the responsibility to empower all LGBTQ+ families through community engagement, education, and support.
• We believe Rainbow Families must represent all LGBTQ+ families and we strive to reflect the diversity of the people we serve.
• We believe intersectionality and anti-racist values must remain a priority in our work, programs, events, management, hiring practices, and actively work towards these values.