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Welcoming Schools
Welcoming Schools is an LGBTQ-inclusive approach to addressing family diversity, gender stereotyping and bullying in K-5 schools. -
Time To THRIVE
Our annual Time To THRIVE Conference aims to promote the safety, inclusion and well-being for LGBTQ youth. K-12 educators, professional counselors, and other youth-serving professionals are highly encouraged to attend. -
Cutting-Edge Research
A new HRC survey of more than 50,000 young people revealed a troubling post-election spike in bullying and harassment. -
Talking with Kids About LGBTQ Issues
This resource provides the language and information needed to discuss LGBTQ people and issues in an age-appropriate way with children and youth. -
Transgender Children & Youth
HRC is committed to providing the kinds of resources children, families and other youth-serving professionals need to support one another. -
Schools In Transition
Schools In Transition: A Guide for Supporting Transgender Students in K-12 Schools, is written for adults who work with youth.
Explore: Children & Youth
Find a wealth of resources for supporting LGBTQ youth at home, in school and in the community.
Being supported at home, in school and in the community is important for all children and youth – especially lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning/queer (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 supporting LGBTQ youth.
Resources
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We Are With You: Resources for the LGBTQ Community During a Time of Need
To every LGBTQ person across this nation feeling stunned and disheartened by the election results, and questioning if they have a place in our country today, we say this: you do.
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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 with a mental health or medical provider who is experienced at working with gender-expansive children.
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Supporting & Caring for Transgender Children
Supporting & Caring for Transgender Children is a groundbreaking resource that explains how families and healthcare professionals are helping transgender children thrive.
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