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Gender, Families & Love:
The Basics

Simple Ways To Discuss Gender and
Diverse Families with Young Children

Nature vs. Nurture: What Determines
Gender Identity and Who We Love?

Gender & Diverse Families: Why Talk
About These With Young Children?

Local Organizations

San Mateo County Pride Center: Mental health services and social/educational programming for LGBTQ+ people and their loved ones

Gender Justice in Early Childhood: Resources and training for parents/guardians, educators and caregivers

Our Family Coalition: Support, education, and advocacy for LGBTQ families and children

Somos Familia: Resources and support for Latinx families committed to a culture where people of diverse genders and sexual orientations can thrive

Trans Families of Silicon Valley: Playgroups, support meetings, social events and an online group for parents/guardians of transgender and gender-creative children

National Organizations

Gender Spectrum: Resources and support groups for teens, parents, teachers, and practitioners working with LGBTQ+ individuals

Family Acceptance Project: Resources, education and crisis lines for LGBTQ youth and their families, including culture-based and faith-based resources

TransParent USA: Connection, resources and advocacy for parents and caregivers of gender-expansive individuals

Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG): Support, education, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ people and their allies

National Center for Transgender Equality: Advocates to change policies and society to increase understanding and acceptance of transgender people

Media

Goodreads List of LGBTQ Children’s Literature

Hope in a Box: 100 LGBTQ-inclusive books for all ages (sortable by age), including diverse characters, formats, time periods and reading levels

Queer Kid Stuff: Portals for children and parents with YouTube videos and other resources exploring LGBTQ+ issues for youth

Kid-Friendly Shows with LGBTQ Representation

Practice & Other Resources

Practice with Pronouns

Tips on Gender-Expansive Storytelling

Alternative Common Phrases that Support Gender Diversity

Qualities to Look for in Gender-Expansive Children’s Literature

Talking with Young Children About Gender

Defining LGBTQ Words for Elementary School Students

Building Blocks for Breaking the Binary

FAQ for Supportive Adults

Talking About LGBTQ Equality with Latinos and Hispanics

Early Childhood - Gender 101

Get the Facts about Trans Youth - Advancing Acceptance Infographic

For Educators

Practical Guidance for Teachers: Supporting the Families of Gender-Nonconforming Children (NAEYC)

Tate and the Pink Coat: Exploring Gender and Enacting Anti-Bias Principles (NAEYC)

Gender-Inclusive Practices for Teaching

Developing a Gender-Neutral School

Resources to Prompt LGBT Cultural Inclusion and Awareness in K-12 Schools (GLSEN)

LGBTQ+ and Crisis Hotlines

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender National Help Center: Free and confidential support by phone, chat or email plus local resources across the U.S.

LGBT National Youth Talkline (up to age 25): (800) 246-7743
LGBT National Hotline (all ages): (888) 843-4564

The Trevor Project: Provides 24/7 crisis support services to LGBTQ young people. Text, chat, or call anytime to reach a trained counselor.

Trans Lifeline: (877) 565-8860

Crisis Text Line: Text START to 741-741

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