Getting Expert Support and Care for Gender-Expansive Children
When a child shows signs of distress about their gender, or a family feels they could use more support in raising a gender-expansive child, it's a good idea to connect…
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Parenting
More LGBTQ+ people are becoming parents than ever before, but there are still barriers to equal recognition under the law.
How Can I Find an LGBTQ+ Friendly Adoption or Foster Care Agency?
There are hundreds of adoption agencies nationwide that have committed to welcoming and supporting the LGBTQ+ community. Here are three signs you can look for to assess whether an agency…
How Much Does Adoption Cost?
According to the Child Welfare Information Gateway, adoptions can cost anywhere from $1,000 to over $60,000 depending on the type of adoption pursued.
Is Foster Parenting for You?
Every night in America, over half a million children go to bed in foster care. They have been removed from homes broken by death, divorce, drugs, alcohol, physical or sexual…
Join Us For Our Welcoming Schools National Day of Reading!
Organize a reading for Welcoming Schools National Day of Reading: A Celebration of Stories Supporting Transgender and Non-Binary Youth!
Just As They Are
This resource will help parents recognize when and how conversion therapy is promoted, provides information about the dangers of the practice, and offers guidance to parents regarding practices that promote…
Online Communities and LGBTQ+ Youth
For LGBTQ+ youth, the internet can be an incredible tool for exploration. At the same time, recent reports have made it clear that social media platforms must do more to…
Parents for Transgender Equality National Council
All across this country, thousands of parents are taking action to support and protect their transgender, non-binary, and gender expansive children. They are urging school leaders to implement gender inclusive…
Resources for Black Parents, Family Members and Caregivers of Black Transgender, Non-Binary and Gender-Expansive Youth
As transgender, non-binary, and gender-expansive youth continue to face relentless attacks, HRC Foundation has created a number of resources for parents, families and caregivers who want to affirm their transgender,…
Resources on Gender-Expansive Children and Youth
What is “Gender-Expansive?”
In 2012, The Human Rights Campaign surveyed more than 10,000 lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth across the United States. This report identified 925 youth who…
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