Check out our Community Programs!
We’ve participated in Pride picnics, co-hosted board game nights, and helped to run storytelling sessions at local libraries. Check out our Facebook events page to see what we have going on!
If you’re interested in partnering with the Ten Oaks Project on your next community event, make sure to contact us!
Families in Transition
A 10-week group for families supporting trans/gender-questioning children and youth (ages 5-24)
In partnership with Central Toronto Youth Services, The Ten Oaks Project offers a Families in Transition group for parents and caregivers of trans, gender-diverse, and gender-questioning youth in Ottawa and surrounding areas. The group is open to parents and caregivers of school-aged trans/non-binary/gender-questioning children and youth (ages 5-24), who are new to supporting their child’s gender identity or expression.
The Families in Transition Program is a 10-week group that meets once per week for 2 hours. The group provides parents and caregivers with information about gender identity and trans issues, strategies for improving communication and connection with trans/gender questioning young people, and general support in parenting a trans/gender-questioning youth.
We offer a separate group for children and youth that runs on a different evening (age range may vary depending on interest). If your young person doesn’t want to attend or isn’t able, you (and any co-parents and co-caregivers) can still attend the parent and caregivers group. We ask that participants commit to attending all the sessions.
Shaping Parenthood
Hosted by Ten Oaks, Shaping Parenthood is our discussion group for 2SLGBTQ+ communities in Ottawa to explore and reflect on the possibilities, challenges, and appreciation of queering family-making and child-raising! Our uniquely queer approach reflects the intersections of parenting and social justice.
We offer opportunities for reflection and connection to resources for both the planning (“how to…”) and reflection (“how come…”) related to parenting and building families.
In our Shaping Parenthood Discussion Group, we offer a space to discuss and learn about topics related to 2SLGBTQ+ families. Unless otherwise specified, meetings are open to everyone and run from 7:00-8:30 PM once a month on Mondays.
Sign up for Shaping Parenthood to find out different ways to grow and nurture your queer family!
Trans About Town
Trans About Town is a group for gender expansive kiddos and the people who love them to gather for socializing, outdoor activities, and fun! You can count on our regular swim night in addition to new and exciting adventures every month.
The Trans About Town program hosts fun activities for children and youth up to age 24 – alongside their families and friends, who are more than welcome to join regardless of identity.
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