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Last updated August 2026
LGBTQ+ Youth
Being supported at home, in school and in the community is important for all children and youth – especially LGBTQ+ youth.
Choose from one of our featured topics to explore specific areas of our LGBTQ+ Youth resources.
From creating an inclusive learning environment for students — whether a student is in the process of transitioning, or she has two moms — to understanding the challenges and resiliency of LGBTQ+ youth, HRC provides a wealth of resources for support.
Get the Facts on Transgender Healthcare
Every person has the fundamental right to access the health care they need without fear of discrimination, prejudice, or barriers to treatment that supports their mental, physical, and emotional well-being.
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Supporting Transgender-Student Athletes Following B.P.J. & Hecox Supreme Court Decision
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in West Virginia v. B.P.J. and Little v. Hecox that transgender student-athlete state bans do not violate Title IX or the Equal Protection Clause.
Travel & Passport Rights for Transgender People
Travel and passport rights for transgender people have changed significantly since the start of 2025. Learn more about the policy, where things stand legally, and what trans people need to…
For Pediatric Clinicians: A Guide to Supporting Transgender and Gender Diverse Patients and Their Families
Anne Marsh, MD, an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, writes an open letter to pediatric clinicians.
New Welcoming Schools Resources
Welcoming Schools has released brand new resources to help educators, students and families to support inclusive schools.
FAQs for Parents Seeking Gender-Affirming Care for Their Children
Written by people who understand what you're going through and know what it's like to fight for your child's health and happiness - inside this guide you'll find concrete steps,…
Family Building & Preserving Fertility
FAQ for Parents of Transgender Youth
Protecting Our Families: Public Advocacy & Online Safety for Parents of Trans Youth
Raising a transgender, nonbinary, or gender-expansive child has always required strength, love, and courage.
About Dating Disclosure and Staying Safe: A Guide for Families of Black Trans Youth
This guide is for parents and caregivers of Black transgender youth. It’s here to help you support your child as they start to date and explore close relationships. Everything in…
Navigating Uncertain Times with Care & Compassion: Guide for Parents of Transgender Youth
We are living through hard times, especially in our current polarized climate where both inflamed rhetoric and harmful policies directly impact transgender and nonbinary youth.
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