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Parents for Transgender Equality Network
All across this country, parents are taking action to support and protect their transgender, non-binary, and gender-expansive children.
Join our National Parent Network today!
Welcome to our community of parents dedicated to advocating for and championing the rights and well-being of our transgender, non-binary, and gender-expansive youth. As parents and caregivers, we understand the impact that supportive environments, equal opportunities, and inclusive policies can have on the daily lives of our children. We are united by a common purpose: to advocate tirelessly for the rights, dignity and respect, and future of our young people.
Through collaboration, education, and activism, the HRC National Parents for Transgender Equality Network is determined to create a world where our children can dream and flourish without limitations.
As part of this Network, you will be connected to other parents regionally and nationally to share resources, to receive alerts for impactful actionable advocacy opportunities, and to mobilize to protect and support trans youth directly with HRC through policy briefings and webinars.
The collective voice of parents is forceful and can lead to significant change. We are more effective together, so join us today and commit to advocating for the rights of all our children — the future leaders and changemakers of the world.
Together, we will make a difference.
Resources for Families of Transgender, Nonbinary and Gender-expansive Youth
Transgender Children & Youth: Understanding the Basics
Family support is critical for transgender and gender-expansive children and teens. We’ve broken down some of the first steps and important things to know as you begin to support your child’s journey.
Supporting Transgender, Non-Binary, and Gender-Expansive Children
Supporting Transgender, Non-Binary, and Gender-Expansive Children is a groundbreaking resource that explains how families and healthcare professionals are helping transgender children thrive.
Talking to Doctors and Medical Providers
When it comes to navigating health care, parents often struggle to know when and how to talk about their child’s gender identity and expression. We’ve laid out some ways to help make interactions with medical providers as friendly and respectful as possible.
Trans Youth Emergency Project
In response to the wave of gender-affirming care bans across the country, the Campaign for Southern Equality has launched the Trans Youth Emergency Project. This project partners with state and local organizations to provide grants, patient navigation support, and accurate information to families that are impacted by these bans.
Emergency Funds for Relocating Families
We are maintaining a list of resources and organizations that may provide emergency funding to individuals and families impacted by anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, to relocate or to access care or services outside of your current state of residence.
Parents of Transgender Youth Have Important Advice for New Parents Starting Their Journey!
Check Out Some of Our Resource Guides
Family Building & Preserving Fertility
This guide is here to help you navigate these conversations with your child, your family, and their healthcare providers, giving you the tools and knowledge you need to support your child as they move forward in their transition
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, trusted resources, and hopeful reminders that you're not alone.
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 this guide comes from real experiences — conversations with Black transgender youth, their families, and Black mental health experts.
| Resource Guide | Description | Link to Guide |
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| Protecting Our Families: Public Advocacy & Online Safety for Parents of Trans Youth | This combined guide brings together insights from parents who have walked this path, security professionals, and legal experts. It includes best practices for sharing your story, staying safe online, protecting your identity and your child’s, and caring for yourself and your family through it all. | Read More |
| TRANSITIONING TO ADULTHOOD: A Guide To Help Your Transgender, Nonbinary, or Gender Expansive Child Launch | As parents, one of our goals — and often one of our more difficult tasks — is helping our kids launch into adulthood. A successful launch means they are ready to lead an independent life, have the skills and tools they need to be self-sufficient, and have goals in place for their future. | Read More |
| Supporting LGBTQ Students’ College Search (from NACAC & Project THRIVE) | The college search process can look a little different as these students and their families navigate varying levels of LGBTQ+ inclusiveness as well as acceptance and celebration of BIPOC identities, in addition to pro-LGBTQ+ and anti-LGBTQ+ state laws across the country. |
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| NAVIGATING TRANSITION-RELATED CARE: A Guide for Parents and Guardians of Gender-Expansive Children and Teens | This guide will help families navigate gender-affirming transition-related care for their children—from the initial search to the delivery of services. While this resource will not offer clinical advice, it will direct you to nationally recognized resources intended to educate and advise transgender youth, their families, and their providers. | Read More |
| A Resource for Black Families, Family Members, and Caregivers of Black Transgender, Non-Binary, and LGB Youth | Parents and caregivers of Black transgender and non-binary children are searching for resources that speak to their family’s experience with gender and race. Families want sources that address: different stages of gender identity, racial bias in gender-affirming medical care, where to find mental health and gender-affirming care, and discussions around faith. | Read More |
| Non-Binary, Gender Fluid & Gender-Expansive Youth: FAQ for Parents & Guardians | This report is desighed to provide adults with a better understanding of these youth and help adults find ways to communicate with and support all youth in their lives. | Read More |
| Una Guía Rápida para Padres y Madres Para las Transiciones Dentro de la Escuela | Las transiciones sociales en la escuela pueden presentar desafíos incluso para lxs padres, madres y tutorxs más comprensivxs. Esta guía está destinada a ofrecer una referencia rápida para lxs padres, madres y tutorxs a través del proceso, paso a paso. |
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Looking for more support? Here are some of our additional resources:
National Parents for Transgender Equality Network
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BIPOC Parents of Transgender Youth Reflect on Their Journey
The HRC Foundation’s Parents for Transgender Equality National Council is a coalition of some of the the nation's leading parent-advocates working for equality and fairness for transgender people, with the intention of connecting, mobilizing and amplifying many of the most powerful voices of love, inclusion and support for transgender equality.
Love conquers hate.
