Youth Well-Being Program

HRC Foundation's Youth Well-Being Program is dedicated to improving the lived experience of LGBTQ+ youth in everyday institutions of daily life.

HRC Foundation's Youth Well-Being Program is dedicated to improving the lived experience of LGBTQ+ youth in everyday institutions of daily life-- families, schools, after-school and out-of-school enrichment programs, summer camps, community centers, health and wellness programs, child welfare, juvenile justice, and other systems of care.

The Youth Well-Being Program includes the annual Time to THRIVE regional summit, Project THRIVE, the Youth Ambassador Initiative, and a portfolio of training, professional development, and educational resources to help youth-serving professionals promote the overall well-being of LGBTQ+ youth.

For LGBTQ+ Youth:
Resources for Students and Advocates

Youth Ambassadors

Youth Ambassadors provides a leadership opportunity to LGBTQ+ young advocates who are interested in helping raise awareness of HRC’s efforts to improve the lives of LGBTQ+ youth at home, at school, at work, and beyond through storytelling.

Learn Moreabout Youth Ambassadors

LGBTQ+ Student Scholarships Database

A list of scholarships, fellowships, and grants for LGBTQ+ and allied students at both the undergraduate and graduate-level. This list is not exhaustive. If you're aware of student scholarships that we don't have listed, tell us about it here!

Lavender Graduation

Visit our page to learn more about this event and view our growing list of colleges and universities who actively host Lavender Graduations.

For Youth-Serving Professionals:
Opportunities for Professional Development

Project THRIVE

Project THRIVE is a multi-year national campaign to create more equitable, inclusive support systems, and communities for LGBTQ+ youth. Project THRIVE will build the skills and capacities of all youth-serving professionals to better meet the needs of LGBTQ+ young people.

Time to THRIVE

Time to THRIVE is an annual regional summit for educators, counselors, social workers, and other youth-serving professionals to learn how they can create safe, inclusive, and affirming environments for LGBTQ+ youth.

General Time to THRIVE Email: TimeToTHRIVE@hrc.org

Time to THRIVE Newsletter

Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date on Time to THRIVE!