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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.
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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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