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LGBTQ+ Youth
Challenges faced by LGBTQ+ youth are changing, but what they always need is support from each other and the adults in their lives.
For HRC's resources for educators, please visit WelcomingSchools.org.
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Being supported at home, in school and in the community is important for all children and youth – especially LGBTQ+ youth. 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.
Resources for Youth-Serving Professionals
The Youth Well-Being program at HRC Foundation has compiled the following resources to support the professional development of youth-serving professionals in affirming LGBTQ+ youth.
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FAQs, Guidance & Resources for LGBTQ+ Youth During Uncertain Times
In the wake of the 2024 presidential election, HRC President Kelley Robinson said, “We are heartbroken, but not broken.” LGBTQ+ youth, you are not broken. You are incredible, you are…
10 Actions Educators Can Take
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation and Welcoming Schools are committed to ensuring educators have the tools to support LGBTQ+ students.
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.
Guide for Caring Adults - Supporting & Affirming LGBTQ+ Youth in Uncertain Times
It has never been more important for all adults to make clear where they stand when it comes to supporting and affirming LGBTQ+ youth.
THRIVE Professional Development
The THRIVE Professional Development program utilizes Welcoming Schools’ certified facilitators from across the country who have extensive experience working with and supporting youth and youth-serving professionals.
Tips for Preparedness, Peaceful Protesting, and Safety
Safety and preparedness are essential in uncertain times. Whether you're preparing for an emergency or participating in a peaceful protest, these guidelines will help ensure your safety and well-being.
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.
HRC's LGBTQ+ Youth Report
In 2022, nearly 13,000 LGBTQ+ youth, from all 50 states and Washington, DC, participated in the 2022 Youth Survey, reporting on their health, well-being, and experiences across all aspects of…
Celebrating Queer Joy: Hear From Our Community
“You’re not alone.”
“Nobody else is as good at being you as you are.”
Welcoming Schools Annual Report 2024
This year's annual report highlights the significant achievements of the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Welcoming Schools program, emphasizing its impact on educators and youth-serving professionals nationwide to support safe and…
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