Support, Community, and Playful Learning 🌈
Berlin is home to one of the most vibrant LGBTQ+ communities in Europe. For queer parents, its Regenbogenfamilienzentren (Rainbow Family Centers) are fantastic resources. These centers offer a safer space for LGBTQ+ parents, kids, and caregivers to connect, share experiences, and find support. Whether you’re raising children in a queer family constellation, considering parenthood as a queer person, or simply looking for community as you raise queer kids, the centers provide resources, workshops, and a welcoming environment.
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Rainbow Family Centers in Berlin
LSVD Verband Queere Vielfalt Berlin-Brandenburg
Regenbogenfamilienzentrum Lichtenberg
Queeres Regenbogenfamilienzentrum Berlin Ost
What the Rainbow Family Centers Offer
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Counseling and Legal Advice
From navigating adoption and custody questions to parental leave, the centers provide expert advice tailored to queer families. -
Workshops and Courses
Topics range from parenting strategies to inclusive language, ensuring parents and children feel supported in all aspects of life. -
Playgroups and Meetups
Families can meet in an open, welcoming environment where kids play, and parents connect with others who share similar experiences to support each other through journeys like queer family-building. -
Advocacy and Visibility
The centers also campaign for legal and social recognition of rainbow families, strengthening acceptance and equality across society.
Playful Resources for Families 🌟
At Polar Embassy, we share the mission of supporting inclusivity, empathy, and joy in family life. That’s why our products are a natural fit for rainbow families and allies.
👪 Merry Families Quartett
A queer take on the classic “Happy Families/7 familles” card game, showing kids rainbow family constellations, from two moms to blended families to families without kids. A fun way to celebrate diversity around the table.
🐝 A Little Less Awkward
Our parent-teen sex education conversation cards help families talk openly about bodies, relationships, and sexuality. Perfect for rainbow families who want to break taboos with humor and honesty, or for parents who'd like to discuss how best to support their queer or trans* teenagers.
🇩🇪 Einfach Gendern
An inclusive language workbook that makes communication easy. Great for parents and older kids who want to practice everyday German that includes everyone.
Why It Matters
Rainbow Family Centers and inclusive tools like these don’t just support families. They build empathy and resilience for the next generation. When children grow up seeing their own families represented and celebrated, they thrive.
Rainbow Family Centers FAQ
Who can visit Berlin’s Rainbow Family Centers?
They’re open to LGBTQ+ parents, prospective parents, children, and allies looking for community and resources.
Where are the centers located?
Berlin has several locations, each offering counseling, playgroups, and workshops. Find the list above on this page.
Is the Merry Families card game just for queer families?
Not at all! It’s designed for all children to learn that families come in many forms.
How does A Little Less Awkward help parents?
It provides playful prompts that make talking about sex and relationships less awkward, especially with teens.
Can families use Einfach Gendern at home?
Yes! It’s perfect for parents, teens, and anyone who wants to make everyday language more inclusive.