Welcome!

The mission of Family Matters, a program of the San Diego LGBT Community Center, is to enhance and sustain the health and well-being of families with one or more parents who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender and to provide information, resources and support for those considering parenthood.

Our family matters.

Family Matters serves approximately 400 LGBT parents and their children (of all ages) each month. It offers support and educational opportunities for parents and prospective parents, playgroups and social opportunities for families throughout San Diego County, and an annual family celebration, the Family Barbecue.

Equally important as its full range of programming, Family Matters provides all children growing up in LGBT-headed families a place to see other families like theirs. That recognition, along with the support and affirming environment Family Matters offers our families, is vitally important to the development of our children.

Family Matters has an advisory council that meets regularly to help with programming and planning educational and social events. If you are interested in joining the Advisory Council or volunteering, contact the Family Matters coordinator at (619) 692-2077, ext. 121 or families@thecentersd.org.

Click here to check out our eNewsletter and sign up to receive updates about upcoming events!

Click here to donate and support Family Matters. Your donations allow us to offer workshops, support groups, and events for parents and families.

Family Matters would like to thank Wells Fargo for being the LEAD Sponsor for our 2008 Annual Parenting Conference, The Children’s Garden at Pride, The Big Family BBQ and the Halloween Carnival & Costume Contest.

Upcoming Events

Fri., Jul 3rd 12:00 am-12:00 am
CENTER CLOSED

Tue., Jul 7th 9:00 am-10:00 am
Community Food Distribution

Fri., Jul 10th 9:30 am-11:00 am
Infant Playgroup @ The Center

Fri., Jul 10th 9:30 am-11:00 am
Center Kids - Playgroup for 2 - 5 year old kids

Fri., Jul 10th 10:00 am-12:30 pm
Pool Play for Tots

Sat., Jul 11th 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Playgroup - North County

Fri., Jul 17th 12:00 am-12:00 am
CENTER CLOSED HAPPY PRIDE

Sat., Jul 18th 12:00 pm-6:00 pm
Children's Garden at Pride

Sun., Jul 19th 11:00 am-6:00 pm
Children's Garden at Pride

Fri., Jul 24th 9:30 am-11:00 am
Infant Playgroup @ The Center

Fri., Jul 24th 9:30 am-11:00 am
Center Kids - Playgroup for 2 - 5 year old kids

Fri., Jul 24th 10:00 am-12:30 pm
Pool Play for Tots

Fri., Jul 31st 9:30 am-11:00 am
Center Kids - Playgroup for 2 - 5 year old kids

Fri., Jul 31st 9:30 am-11:00 am
Infant Playgroup @ The Center

Sat., Aug 1st 10:00 am-11:00 am
Children's Clothing & Toy Swap

Sat., Aug 1st 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Playgroup - North County

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