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We are building a queer led & centered network of caregivers and resources for LGBTQIA2S+ families in Portland. We host gatherings and pop ups, and are building a network of reliable childcare providers and a database of other helpful local resources. Stay tuned for all the exciting updates there!

Our mission is to build a more centralized village for queer families in Portland. One that includes all of the folks who support families and help out with day to day life, the resources and neighbors that make the tough times a little easier, and the folks and friends who become chosen family along the way.

This type of community can be a lifeline when navigating the identity shift into parenthood, moving to a new city, or for parents of queer youth who want their family to feel welcomed and integrated.

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View fullsize Oh hi 🐞 just soft launching a little something exciting we’ve got coming up next month with a lil tiny clue 📸 🥬 can’t wait to have some fun with new and old friends in a super fun, family friend fashion. If you love family friend&rsq
View fullsize Welcome to pride season friends!! Here are some personalized pride flags created by a sweet kiddo and caregiver at the pride party collab we helped with at the library last weekend 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️🎨 Everything we do is because LGBTQIA2S+ fam
View fullsize Come see us at the Northwest Library next Saturday, May 30th and kick off pride with some family friendly festivities ❤️🌈 this gathering is a fun (totally free) opportunity to be in community and take part in some queer joy, creativity, and celebrat
View fullsize Motherhood can mean many things and is surrounded by so many beautifully complex feelings. To the many types of “mothers” who have cared for us, raised us, and continue to pour their love into raising the next generation, we thank you for
View fullsize Got some print goodies back today! 😊📎 The Caregivers Ledger is an interactive zine we created for parents and caregivers (and everyone in the family) to interact with & customize, helping families build community and make memories with their li
View fullsize Hey friends 🤗 I am working on updating our website (consider it under construction 🚧), and while I’m adding some details about us and what we are creating at Family Friend, I wanted to share more here as well 🏡🌈 The clubhouse is a goal tha
View fullsize Hey friends! Bella here - I wanted to share a bit more about the amazing smiling person on my left, and the other team member behind Family Friend, Arden! ✨ They have been pivotal in shaping our programming, our vision and goals, and creating safe a
View fullsize As a nanny and a person who’s lived in a few different places (and chased a few different dreams), I’ve connected with families all around the world and fell in love with their littles, but one thing is always the same… the kids gr
View fullsize Welcome to the Clubhouse! 🏠🌈💙💕🤍 This is a dedicated pop up space providing low-pressure, all-ages hang outs for LGBTQIA2S+ parents, caregivers, and their kids. Our focus is on being together and connecting, not on a perfect outcome. We will hav

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