Resources
Our Children
Source: Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)
Booklet (36 pages). Questions and answers for parents and families of lesbian,
gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning people
Bisexuality+ 101: Understanding & Supporting People Who Are Bi+
Source: Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)
1-hour video training. Learn more about the largest identity group within the
LGBTQ community -- people who can form attraction to more than one gender. We’ll
help you understand why it’s so important to understand and respect bi+ people
and give you tools to be a great bi+ ally.
Advanced Bi+ Allyship: Going Beyond the "Bi"nary
Source: Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)
1-hour video training. In this 201-level training, we will continue the
conversation about the bisexual+ community—people who can be attracted to more
than one gender—and some next steps to become an even better bi+ ally.
Gender Basics for Parents with Joel Baum Recording
Source: Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)
1-hour video recording. Discussions of gender are everywhere these days.
Unfortunately, these discussions can leave us more confused than ever. Whether
for your own information, or to help you support parents of transgender and
non-binary children in your PFLAG work, this workshop will provide you the
foundation you need.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health
Source: Center for Disease Control (CDC)
Informational pamphlets. Positive environments are important to help all youth
thrive. However, the health needs of LGBT Youth can differ from their
heterosexual peers. On this page, find resources for LGBT Youth, their friends,
educators, parents, and family members to support positive environments.
A Practitioner's Resource Guide: Helping Families to Support Their LGBT Children
Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Booklet (18 pages). This resource guide offers information and resources to help
practitioners in health and social service systems implement best practices to
engage and help families and caregivers support their lesbian, gay, bisexual,
and transgender (LGBT) children.
LGBT Network Website
The LGBT Network has been pioneering advocacy and social change to create safe spaces where LGBT people live, learn, work, play, and pray. Their website lists local events, activities, and other resources.
