Families of gay kids were once seen as the enemy by support groups. That’s changing. It can take parents time to adjust but their support makes all the difference.
Washington Post ArticleMost LGBTQ patients report discrimination from medical providers. Find inclusive medical resources in this report HRC report listing over 400 facilities in 46 states.
View ResourceThis Centers for Disease Control site contains information and extensive links for health issues and risk prevention. Contents are segmented by audience (gay, lesbian, youth, etc.). A strong resource for current health info and research.
View ResourceThe 2017 update to this CDC annual survey of LGBT youth risks, experiences and health with suggestions for how schools and parents can help.
View ResourceResearch finds it takes around 2 years for parents to find it less difficult to accept their LGBTQ child.
View ResourceA father shares his experience and advises "...listen to your kids, honor their feelings and show you respect them."
Read the ArticleHow families respond when youth come out during adolescence can have a powerful impact on young people’s health and well-being. According to groundbreaking research from the Family Acceptance Project, family support is crucial.
Read ArticleThis brief report introduces the major areas in which transgender Americans face legal barriers to fully participating in life and provides a summary of what advocates are doing to work for change.
View ResourceWhen a person transitions, the whole family transitions, they say. Adjusting to a new name, different pronouns, and changing family identity is something we are still getting used to.
View ResourceSavannah, 12, made a decision that she was going to come out as lesbian at her Mormon Church during her personal testimony. The article and attached video show her experience.
View ResourceOutServe-SLDN represents the U.S. LGBT military community worldwide to educate the community, provide legal services, provide developmental opportunities, support members and local chapters, communicate effectively, and work towards equality for all.
View ResourceBullying and homelessness are far more likely to impact lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning students compared to heterosexual kids, an NYC report shows.
View ResourceGraphics on key summary points and links to entire report and materials. Results show risks of violence and bullying are generally double that of heterosexual teens.
View ResourceAssociated Press article from Feb. 2017 concerning reserach at Johns Hopkins’ Bloomberg School of Public Health and published in the Journal of the American Medical Association magazine "Pediatrics"
View ResourceA heartfelt letter about her experiences as the mother of a homosexual son two heterosexual boys. "
View ResourceImportant advice for parents from a psychologist and researcher.
View ResourceWhether your teen is coming out or just curious, they’re likely to have many questions about LGBTQ issues. Here are definitions, information and tips for talking with your teen about identity.
View ResourceEpisode from a blog/podcast series about a Christian man coming to terms with being gay. He reflects on the difficulty of coming out, family reactions and what words can mean in saving lives.
View ResourceA painful look at the struggle of coming out to parents, the struggle to speak and the sometimes struggle to survive rejection. Ends with suggestions to parents on how to react in love.
View ResourceWenger was removed as a pastor for performing the marriage of his gay son. He offers us all a lesson in Christian love of both family and the church.
View ResourceA counselor with a practice that specializes in gender, sexuality & relationships give an essay response to a letter.
View Resource"I thought God wanted to use me to show gay people how to be straight. Instead, God used gay people to show me how to be Christian." Rachel Held Evans' commencement address do-over.
View ResourceGood parenting practices apply when your child is LGBT as well. Here are suggestions for monitoring any teen youth.
View ResourceHartke writes on the intersection of faith and sexuality and seeks to understand, interpret, and share parts of the Bible that relate to gender identity and the lives of transgender individuals.
View ResourceA Guide to LGBTQ youth in schools for educators and parents. How to protect your child and work to make your school safe with specific steps to develop healthy, nurturing school environments for LGBTQ students.
View ResourceOver half of LGBTQ Americans experience violence, threats or harassment. 2017 poll results from NPR, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
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