Creating Kin Community
I am currently only offering individual family support during this time. I am happy to assist you in finding organizations who are offering support groups, trainings, and networking opportunities.
Support Groups
LGBTQIA+ Family Building + New Parenthood Support
Thank you for your patience as we restructure our Support Groups for 2021 programs. Please check back for more details regarding our new group series and upcoming topics/guest speakers for 4th Monday Resource Groups.
We look forward to seeing you soon! Please contact ashley@creatingkin.com with any questions.
Info Sessions + Classes
LGBTQIA+ Perinatal and Parenting Education
Info Session for Reproductive Journeys
This info session is designed for anyone actively trying, currenting expecting, or gathering information for the future. We’ll discuss topics related to this stage such as, finding providers, making personal decisions, donors, conception method (ICI, IUI, IVF), preconception contracts, etc. We’ll always leave time for open share and questions.
Birth Prep Class
This class centers birthing people + anyone who will be attending their birth or supporting their preparation.
This is a great addition to birth education, as it covers an intro to stages of labor, birth preferences etc., with a deeper focus on tools and techniques: Massage - Acupressure - Counter-pressure - Hydrotherapy - Movement - Positioning and much more!
New Parenthood Prep Class Support & Preparation for Early Parenthood
*includes baby basics and newborn care like swaddling, feeding, sleep cycles, and more. We also focus on the major shifts and changes happening during this transformational time for new parents.
These info sessions are offered on the 3rd Thursday of every month (topics rotate), please let us know which info session you are interested so we can give you the next date.
Inclusivity Training
Sign up for training and gain tools to put into practice right away!
LGBTQIA+ Inclusivity Training
Are you a family building provider seeking continued education opportunities to expand accessibility to inclusive, affirming, competent care for queer, trans, nonbinary, intersex, and gender expansive people and their families?
If you are a birthworker, birth work adjacent provider, practitioner, educator, or specialist who works with families in any way or you are a fertility clinic, hospital, surrogacy agency, birth/postpartum organization etc. and want to schedule your own inclusivity training for your whole staff, we are here to help you get started. We help organize an online, 3 hour, 101 Inclusivity Trainings for local (California) and national Family Building Support Programs.
101 Inclusivity Training for Family Building Support Programs:
More than an introductory level course yet still accessible to those who are new to the conversation and relearning.
Offers an open learning environment for professionals and organizations of all kinds (including administrative positions, medical providers, and anyone offering person-centered treatment and services).
Topics will include (not limited to): LGBTQ+ terminology, best practices, pronouns, inclusive language, trauma informed care, bystander intervention, advocacy and much more.
Interactive (even online!) with break out scenario practice.
You will leave this training with a deeper understanding, improved skills, and more confidence in supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals and families. You will also receive a resource guide to continue your on-going commitment to inclusivity and access to our Inclusive Provider Network for those seeking a space for connection, continued learning, and accountability.
Private (one organization) Training Option:
3 hours
Group Training Option:
Up to 3 organizations may partner and split the cost.
Building Community
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