Family Services

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Our services for families, parents, and caregivers of LGBTQ+ youth are designed to provide comprehensive support and resources. We offer guidance for families navigating a child’s coming out process, educational workshops, school advocacy, and more. Our services help families understand and navigate school policies, healthcare systems, and family dynamics.

We also provide advocacy training and education to empower families to effectively advocate for their children, even when it feels daunting. Additionally, we facilitate support groups, community events, and faith-based programs to build a supportive network. Practical tools such as gender support plans, restorative practices, and resource libraries ensure families have the resources they need to support their LGBTQ+ children.

    • Coming Out and Transition Support: Guidance and resources for families navigating a child’s coming out and transition process.

    • Navigating Family Dynamics: Support your child while managing the complexities of family relationships.

    • Using Gender-Affirming Language: Practice language with learning strategies developed by a transgender English teacher.

    • Family Mediation: Navigating family conflict and disagreement to reach a place of understanding and support.

    • Education Navigation (PreK-12 and Higher Ed): Assistance with creating Gender Support Plans, understanding and navigating school policies, requesting and reviewing IEP/504 plans, and advocating for inclusive practices.

    • Healthcare Guidance: Information on finding and working with gender-affirming healthcare providers.

    • Gender Support Plans: Development of personalized plans to support transitioning students.

    • Worksheets and Resource Libraries: Curated lists of books, articles, worksheets, and online resources for parents and caregivers.

    • Community Events: Support in organizing events like diversity fairs and family education nights to foster community understanding and support.

    • Faith-Based Support: Consultation on creating programs that bridge faith and LGBTQ+ acceptance, providing support within religious communities.

      • Educational Workshops: Sessions on understanding LGBTQ+ identities, terminology, and experiences.

      • Advocacy Workshops: Training on how to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and inclusion within schools and communities.

    • Support Groups: Guest speaking and facilitation at meetings for parents and caregivers to share experiences and support each other.