Having a gender diverse child can be very stressful for parents and caregivers, as they deal with uncertainty and navigate schools, extended families, sibling relationships and the world around them. There are several national and international organizations that support families with gender diverse children, as well as excellent books. Many parents and siblings also find it helpful to meet with a mental health care professional or other families in a support group setting.
In this article we would be looking at Support Resources for Families of Gender Diverse Youth.
Resources for parents
- Gender Diverse & Transgender Children
- Parenting a Gender Diverse Child: Hard Questions Answered
- PFLAG
- Family Acceptance Project
- Gender Spectrum
- Trans Youth Family Allies
- Explore: Parenting (Human Rights Campaign)
- The Transgender Child: A Handbook for Families and Professionals by Stephanie A. Brill and Rachel Pepper
- The Transgender Teen: A Handbook for Parents and Professionals Supporting Transgender and Non-Binary Teens by Stephanie A. Brill and Rachel Pepper
Resources for teachers & schools
- Gender Spectrum
- GLSEN
- Schools in Transitions (Gender Spectrum)
- LGBT Youth Resources (American Psychological Association)
- Welcoming Schools (Human Rights Campaign Foundation)
- LQBTQ Resources for Professionals (Advocates for Youth)
- The Transgender Child: A Handbook for Families and Professionals by Stephanie A. Brill and Rachel Pepper
- The Transgender Teen: A Handbook for Parents and Professionals Supporting Transgender and Non-Binary Teens by Stephanie A. Brill and Rachel Pepper
Resources for youth
- Trevor Project
- Trans Student Educational Resources
- Youth Pride
- The Gender Book
- Living Openly: Coming Out Guides and Resources (Human Rights Campaign)
- The Gender Quest Workbook: A Guide for Teens and Young Adults Exploring Gender Identity by Rylan Jay Testa
Advocacy organizations
- The Human Rights Campaign
- National Center for Transgender Equality
- Trans Youth Equality Foundation
- GLAD
- The Transgender Law and Policy Institute
- Lambda Legal
For more information or help finding a support group for yourself or your child, please talk with your child’s pediatrician
I hope you find this article helpful as well as interesting.
