New Parent Circle (and clothing swap!) For Queer, Trans, & GNB Folx (May)

Name: New Parent Circle (and clothing swap!) For Queer, Trans, & GNB Folx (May)
Start: 2026-05-10T11:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-05-10T12:30:00-07:00
Location: Oakland Public Library: César E. Chávez Branch

Schedule

Sun May 10 2026 at 11:00 am to 12:30 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Oakland Public Library: César E. Chávez Branch | Oakland, CA

Community circle for queer & trans parents and caregivers of all genders. Centering BIPOC & allies with children 4 years old & younger.
About this Event

New parent community circle for queer and trans folx of all genders. Bring a box of clothes/toys/books your little ones have grown out of and go home with something new!

***You do not need to bring anything in order to participate.

Centering BIPOC and allies with children four years old and younger.

We will be gathering monthly in a facilitator-lead circle to openly share about the joys and challenges of being a new parent/caregiver while building community with other queer families.

Our mission is to create a safe container to ensure that all voices have equal opportunity to be heard - there will be no cross-talk or advice giving during the feeling-centered sharing process.

***We are simultaniously building our conversation around parenting-hacks, resources, announcements and everyday support on our private whatsapp group.

*Masks required for adults.

MEETING AT THE FRUITVALE BRANCH OF THE OAKLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY!

Take elevator up to the second floor and the library staff will direct you to our meeting room.

APRIL 10 - 11-12:30pm

About the Facilitators:

Corinne Lee is a non-binary Filipinx queer parent, somatic awareness teacher and bodyworker dedicated to cultivating strong and safe community spaces for the growth of authentic expression for all beings.

Charla Harlow, a parent of two, is a consultant and life coach who specializes in supporting individuals and families through major life transitions, including new parenthood. With over 15 years of experience in media, wellness, and mindfulness, she brings a grounded, inclusive, and empowering approach to her work. Charla is passionate about helping LGBTQ+ parents navigate early parenthood with confidence, connection, and clarity.

Corina Seligman (administrator & group protector) is a Queer Jewish woman of Eastern European descent and a psychotherapist, parent, and musician dedicated to anti-racist community-building, justice and lots of queer family joy!