Family Services à la Famille Ottawa

Around the Rainbow

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Record #: OCR0866 Last Modified: 24 Jan 2013 Last Full Update: 19 Sep 2012
Address, Telephone, E-mail, Website
Address312 Parkdale Ave
Ottawa, ON K1Y 4X5
 
Google Map
IntersectionParkdale Ave and Scott St
Located In CommunityOttawa
Bus Route NotesOC Transpo OC Travel Planner or OC Bus Schedules
ParkingFree parking
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Office Phone613-725-3601
TDD/TTY Phone613-725-6175
Fax613-725-5651
E-mailinfo@around-therainbow.com
Websitefamilyservicesottawa.org/children-youth-and-families/around-the-rainbow/
Description and Services
HoursMon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * Training can be done outside the office hours
DatesYear-round
DescriptionA project working with the lesbian, gay, bi, trans, two-spirited, and queer/questioning (LGBTTQ) community, and allies to support the inclusion of diverse families in childcare, preschools, schools and the community * working towards creating an inclusive space for children from LGBTTQ families, to reduce the homophobia they experience, as well as their sense of isolation. 
 
Toolkits for parents, educators and service providers working with the LGBTTQ community * interactive training sessions with service provider staff followed by an art project designed for children and their families * resources to help develop support groups.
EligibilityAges: 12 year(s) and under 
 
Lesbian, gay, bi, trans, two-spirited, and queer/questioning (LGBTTQ) parents and their children * Children must be under 12 to be eligible.
ApplicationCall, visit the website or send an e-mail
FeesProgram - Tool kits can be downloaded for free from the website. ; None - Workshops and training
Languages of ServiceEnglish
Areas ServedOttawa (City of)
Subjects
SubjectsBisexuals ; Charitable status ; Gays ; Lesbians ; Nonprofit organizations ; Workshops ; Youth
Broader TermsAge groups ; Organizations ; Sexual preferences