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.
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An estimated 37% of LGBT-identified adults have had a child at some time in their lives.
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More than 125,000 same-sex couple households (19%) include nearly 220,000 children under age 18.
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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.
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Two-thirds of male same-sex couples who are raising children were reported to be Hispanic.
Here’s What’s Happening
April Meeting 4/10/2017
April showers are in full force, flowers in May coming soon. Fun, Friends and support is what we’re all about….check-out a meeting! Monday, April 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 April Meeting 4/10/2017[…]
March Meeting 3/13/2017
It’s Rainbows and Gold around here and Spring is coming! Don’t you think it’s time to check-out the group! Fun, Friends and support is what we’re all about. Monday, March 13th 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 Read more about March Meeting 3/13/2017[…]
Social night @ SOFO Tap 3/4/2017
See the flyer: SoFo Flyer Gay Fathers of Greater Chicago social event at SOFO Tap, it’s DILF night! Join us for an evening of fun, between 6p – 8 pm. If you’re new it’ll be a place to learn and meet other Gay Fathers in the group. Location: SOFO Tap 4923 N Clark St, Chicago, Illinois Read more about Social night @ SOFO Tap 3/4/2017[…]
February Meeting 2/13/2017
Love is in the air and Valentine’s Day right around the corner. Come join us for a session of fun, fellowship, and discussion. Monday, February 13th 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 February Meeting 2/13/2017[…]
January Meeting 1/9/2017
All our welcome the first meeting of the year. We hope eveyone had a great holiday season, 2017 is upon us!!! Monday, January 9th 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 Read more about January Meeting 1/9/2017[…]
December Meeting 12/12/2016
Tis the season to be a gay father!!! Join us this holiday season to share some holiday stories about the joy and struggles that gay fathers are presented. Come share with us. Monday, December 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 Read more about December Meeting 12/12/2016[…]
Website Getting back on track
Sorry for the gap in the updates, we’re getting back on track for the coming new year and not just focusing on the private Facebook page for Gay Fathers!
May Meeting – 5/9/2016
Come enjoy 90 minutes of camaraderie, support, and lively discussion around the issues that gay fathers uniquely struggle with. From ex-wives to ex-boyfriends to new boyfriends to new ex-boyfriends… Come share with us. We missed you during the winter! Monday, May 9th at 7:30PM. Center on Halsted, second floor. The Center is at the corner of Halsted and Waveland, in Read more about May Meeting – 5/9/2016[…]
March Meeting — 3/14/2016
Join us for our March “Ides of March” monthly meeting! Come enjoy 90 minutes of camaraderie, support, and lively discussion around the issues that gay fathers uniquely struggle with. From ex-wives to ex-boyfriends to new boyfriends to new ex-boyfriends… Come share with us. We missed you during the winter! Monday March 14th at 7:30PM. Center on Halsted, second Read more about March Meeting — 3/14/2016[…]
February Meeting — Monday 2/8/2016
Join us for our Febrary Day-After-SuperBowl monthly meeting! Come enjoy 90 minutes of camaraderie, support, and lively discussion around the issues that gay fathers uniquely struggle with. From ex-wives to ex-boyfriends to new boyfriends… Come share with us. We have catching up to do! David Robbins will lead the meeting, he has some topic discussion creating Read more about February Meeting — Monday 2/8/2016[…]