Our focus
Peer Meetings
Our meetings provide a safe, confidential, and welcoming forum for talking about our issues of gay fatherhood, including coming out, divorce, sexuality, and relationships with children, partners, and spouses (current or ex).
Social Activities
We also offer a regular schedule of social events. These events are friendship-oriented, designed to help build a supportive circle in which to socialize.
Resources
We work to provide valuable resources to our members to assist in learning about issues that may affect your families.
About us
Gay Fathers of Greater Chicago was founded in 2014 with a membership of 5 men. We are a network of gay men, many with children living with us or apart from us, some contemplating having children, and some partners of men with children. Some of us are divorced, some separated, and some still married. Some of us are in committed relationships with other men. GFGC works to educate its members, the media, and the public about issues surrounding being gay and also being parents. We try to promote a positive image of gay fathers. GFGC is managed by a volunteer Steering Committee whose officers are elected each February. Steering Committee meetings are open to all members. The organization is entirely funded by membership fees and voluntary meeting contributions.
An estimated 37% of LGBT-identified adults have had a child at some time in their lives.
More than 125,000 same-sex couple households (19%) include nearly 220,000 children under age 18.
As reported on the 2000 Census, about 65,000 children lived with same sex parents. In 2012, 110,000 live with gay parents, over a 100% increase.
Two-thirds of male same-sex couples who are raising children were reported to be Hispanic.
Here’s What’s Happening
March Meeting 3/12/2018
March is in like a lion and out like a lamb!!! Run on over and check out a meeting! Monday, March 12th at 7:30PM. TOPIC: Your dad is gay? What!! Back by popular demand, this month kids of some of our member fathers will be the guest speakers. This is the second time we’ve tried Read more about March Meeting 3/12/2018[…]
February Meeting 2/12/2018
February is usually pretty cold, warm up with some conversation and meeting some new people. Monday, February 12th at 7:30PM. This month one of our dads, Ron Elkins, with his Ex-wife Diane, will be sharing their story with the group. Ron and Diane met on Thursday, Dec 29, 1977 and were married 5 years later. Read more about February Meeting 2/12/2018[…]
January meeting 1/8/2018
It’s a new year, don’t you want to try something new? Check a meeting!! Monday, January 8th at 7:30PM. Center on Halsted, second floor. The Center is at the corner of Halsted and Waveland, in the Lakeview neighborhood. 3658 N Halsted St. There is an entrance to the Center from the Whole Foods on the Read more about January meeting 1/8/2018[…]
December Meeting 12/11/2017
The Holidays are upon us, give yourself a gift and check out a meeting! Monday, December 11th at 7:30PM. A MERRY GAY CHRISTMAS….HANDLING THE HOLIDAYS AS A GAY DAD Discussion points: – What are you doing over the holidays and your kids? – Handling holiday stress, family situations, and being better prepared. – LGBT friendly Read more about December Meeting 12/11/2017[…]
November Meeting 11/13/2017
Now that Halloween is over, we’re rushing towards the holiday season. Don’t be a turkey, come check-out a meeting! Monday, November 12th at 7:30PM. Center on Halsted, second floor. The Center is at the corner of Halsted and Waveland, in the Lakeview neighborhood. 3658 N Halsted St. There is an entrance to the Center from the Read more about November Meeting 11/13/2017[…]
October Meeting 10/9/2017
I know Halloween is coming, but don’t be scared to attend a meeting! Monday, October 10/9/2017 at 7:30PM. Center on Halsted, second floor. The Center is at the corner of Halsted and Waveland, in the Lakeview neighborhood. 3658 N Halsted St. There is an entrance to the Center from the Whole Foods on the first floor, Read more about October Meeting 10/9/2017[…]
September Meeting 9/11/2017
Fall is here and that means it’s time to FALL in to a meeting. Check-us out!!! Monday, September 11th at 7:30PM. Center on Halsted, second floor. The Center is at the corner of Halsted and Waveland, in the Lakeview neighborhood. 3658 N Halsted St. There is an entrance to the Center from the Whole Foods on Read more about September Meeting 9/11/2017[…]
August Meeting 8/14/2017
Summer means it’s HOT in Chicago…check-out a meeting for some hot topics on gay fathers! Monday, August 14th at 7:30PM. Center on Halsted, second floor. The Center is at the corner of Halsted and Waveland, in the Lakeview neighborhood. 3658 N Halsted St. There is an entrance to the Center from the Whole Foods on the Read more about August Meeting 8/14/2017[…]
July Meeting 7/10/2017
Fireworks, beaches, friends, family…..come to a meeting and meet some great guys sharing their stories and helping everyone enjoy this summer! Monday, July 10th at 7:30PM. Center on Halsted, second floor. The Center is at the corner of Halsted and Waveland, in the Lakeview neighborhood. 3658 N Halsted St. There is an entrance to the Center Read more about July Meeting 7/10/2017[…]
June Meeting 6/12/2017
June is here and the sun is finally starting to come out and Chicago is waking up from it’s cold spring. Come to a meeting and learn about other Gay Fathers. Monday, June 12th at 7:30PM. Center on Halsted, second floor. The Center is at the corner of Halsted and Waveland, in the Lakeview neighborhood. Read more about June Meeting 6/12/2017[…]