Welcome to Families Matter,

the organization that offers people with a gay or transgender family member the chance to come out and come together anonymously for mutual aid and support

"Dad, I'm Gay..."

For Wendy's father Jim, hearing these words was the beginning of a long, challenging and ultimately rewarding journey.

Like many parents, Jim initially reacted with surprise, worry, sadness, disbelief, and self-blame. He felt he had nowhere to turn for support.

Jim's love for his daughter and dedication to gaining a better understanding inspired Wendy to create Families Matter. Their hope is that no family member ever has to feel alone on this journey again.

Organizational Update

Families Matter is no longer offering our telephone peer mentoring service. In its place, we are developing a new model which will be rolling out soon in Maplewood, NJ and surrounding towns. We will update this website as the rollout unfolds.