Alternative Insemination Support Services
Exploring Parenthood
In conjunction with our counseling program we offer an annual workshop entitled “Exploring Parenthood”. This 6-week group provides a supportive and educational environment in which lesbian and bisexual women and transgender people can explore the path of non-traditional parenthood. The group provides information and facilitated discussion on alternative insemination, adoption, foster care, legal issues, and emotional and social factors.
Advance registration required. Contact Caitlin Spies at 773-935-6126 x301 or fill out a group inquiry form here. The group facilitator will call with follow up questions and to confirm your registration. Now doing registration for group beginning March 2010. Couples $55 per week, Individuals $40 per week.
AI Peer Support Group
Our AI Peer Support Group is an ongoing, drop-in group for current or past clients of Chicago Women's Health Center's AI program. The group is facilitated by Denika Wheat, LCSW, who is a former AI client. We welcome single people and couples, those contemplating AI, those currently inseminating, and past clients who already have children or who are pregnant. This group provides a space to talk to people who have experienced the process first hand and to share with and support one another while going through the process of AI. It also provides a place to meet other families who have had (or are expecting!) children through donor insemination.
The group meets the fourth Tuesday of every month, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at CWHC's downstairs space, 950 W. Newport Ave. RSVP required -- please call the AI program at 773.935.6126 x223. Leave the name(s) and number of adults who will be attending, as well as your phone number. Assume enrollment unless you are contacted. Donations will be accepted at the group; no minimum amount is required.
Two Mommy Meet-Up Group
Designed as a place for LBTQ parents and AI babies and children to meet other families like theirs. It also offers parents a place to meet and relax. This group is organized by a past AI client Victoria Slone, mama to lovely Lily. For more informatino about times and location email 2momgroup@gmail.com