Description:

Since October of 2005, this group has been planning TransFathers 2B - a preparation for parenting course specifically designed for transmasculine individuals. The first of its kind in Canada, and only the second worldwide, the course is focused on the needs of trans men at all stages of deciding whether and how they wish to parent and preparing to do so.

Since the pilot offering was so well attended and received, the Working Group is thrilled to announce that the course will be offered again next year. Participants reported that the course helped them to develop self-advocacy skills, and fostered a sense of confidence and control around making decisions about how to parent. Though the workshops have ended for this year, many of the participants intend to keep in touch through the broader trans and queer parenting communities. Next year's offering will be similar to the pilot, though suggestions and feedback from participants will be incorporated in order to meet the needs of participants.

Transmasculine individuals seeking to become parents, whether single or partnered, through birth or adoption or other routes to parenting, are all welcome to join us next year. Members fo the working group also provide training to service providers as well as are developing a parenting options brochure as part of the Queer Parenting Brochure Series.

Contact:
Chris Veldhoven
Queer Parenting Programme Coordinator
416·392·6878 x109 or queerparenting@the519.org

Last Update: Oct·2006