What is Rainbow Kids?

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Community Equity Collaborative launched Rainbow Kids in 2022 to increase awareness about topics related to sexual orientation and gender identity/expression (SOGIE) in early childhood and work toward a more expansive world for all children.

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Why focus on early childhood?

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Kids develop concepts about gender, love, and family before the age of five. Creating gender-aware and inclusive environments are essential as young children form foundational concepts about who they are, whom they can love and what makes a family. By understanding issues related to SOGIE and engaging in age-appropriate conversations with young children about these topics, we give them the language and freedom to explore their identities from day one. Learn more

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What does Rainbow Kids offer?

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There are no simple answers for navigating these issues; however, what initially may feel overwhelming can become manageable with the appropriate information. Our age-relevant resources include:

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• Online trainings: Practical information, strategies and tools in the context of early childhood and everyday situations

• Resources: Age-appropriate info sheets plus an online library of resources 

• Awareness-building content: Media materials highlighting the importance of SOGIE in early childhood

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What's next for Rainbow Kids?

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We continually work to evolve Rainbow Kids content and make it widely available and more accessible. Among the projects launching in 2024:

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• ​Live webinar in Spanish for a diverse Latinx audience launched on Feb 13. Don't miss it! The last webinar date is May 16. More info!

• Expanded online resources, including video shorts and on-demand trainings

• Opportunities for partners to deliver Rainbow Kids

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