LGBTQ+ RESOURCES GUIDE
FOR CAREGIVERS / PARENTS:
AAP: Parenting a Gender Diverse Child: Hard Questions Answered https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/gradeschool/Pages/Parenting-a-Gender-Diverse-Child-Hard-Questions-Answered.aspx
AAP: Supporting Gender Identity Development in Children
Johns Hopkins: Tips for Parents of LGBTQ Youth
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/tips-for-parents-of-lgbtq-youth
Guidance for MA Public Schools Creating a Safe and Supportive School Environment
http://www.doe.mass.edu/sfs/lgbtq/GenderIdentity.html
HRC’s Glossary of Terms
https://www.hrc.org/resources/glossary-of-terms
Responding to Challenging Questions from Children Re: LGBTQ
https://www.welcomingschools.org/resources/challenging-questions/
HRC: Supporting and Caring for Transgender Children
https://assets2.hrc.org/files/documents/SupportingCaringforTransChildren.pdf
HRC Guide to how to respond to anti LGBTQ comments
https://assets2.hrc.org/welcoming-schools/documents/NEA_HRCF_Stop_Anti_Gay_and_LGBTQ_Comments.pdf
HRC Being Prepared for Questions and Put Downs
Important days of action that you can celebrate to show solidarity and affirmation for LGBT people in your community:
https://www.glsen.org/sites/default/files/2020-07/GLSEN-20202021-Calendar-V1_0.pdf
Actions and tips that can be used as you move toward becoming a better trans ally and Trevor Project guide to bring an ally to Trans and NonBinary youth
https://lgbtrc.usc.edu/files/2015/05/Actions-Tips-for-Allies-of-Trans-People1.pdf
BOOK AND FILM SUGGESTIONS:
Middle Grade Book Suggestions
https://assets2.hrc.org/welcoming-schools/documents/WS_15_Great_Middle_Grade_Welcoming_School.pdf
Picture Book Suggestions
https://assets2.hrc.org/welcoming-schools/documents/WS_Top_Books_for_a_Welcoming_School.pdf
LGBTQIA+ Books for Teens
https://www.readbrightly.com/new-lgbtq-books-for-teens/
Book and Film Suggestions (with sections for elementary, middle, and high school students)
LGBTQ+ History Films
https://time.com/5589725/best-lgbtq-documentaries/
Challenging Gender Stereotypes in the elementary classroom
What We Will Become, Mimi Lemay
https://www.amazon.com/What-We-Will-Become-Transformation/dp/0544965833
Gender Revolution, A Journey with Katie Couric. A National Geographic Documentary exploring the rapidly shifting landscape on Gender.
ONLINE SUPPORT:
Family Equality Neighborhood: A hub for LGBTQ and families to connect during Covid-19
https://www.familyequality.org/neighborhood/
Gender Spectrum Online Support Groups for pre-teen, teens, parents, family and caregivers
https://www.genderspectrum.org/articles/gender-spectrum-groups
NAGLY (North Shore Alliance of GLBTQ Youth), based in Salem - online groups, mostly for teens; monthly meetings online for parents and educators
SUICIDE PREVENTION:
The Trevor Project: Implications of Covid-19 for LGBTQ Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
The Trevor Project: Resources for Preventing Suicide
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/preventing-suicide/
REPORTS and SURVEYS:
DESE Guidance for MA Public Schools Creating a Safe and Supportive Environment
http://www.doe.mass.edu/sfs/lgbtq/GenderIdentity.html
The Trevor Project National Survey On LGBTQ Youth Mental Health Results 2020
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/survey-2020/
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Youth 2020 Report and Recommendation
https://www.mass.gov/doc/ma-commission-on-lgbtq-youth-2020-report-and-recommendations/download
ORGANIZATIONS:
North Shore Alliance of GLBTQ Youth
Greater Boston PFLAG
Gay Lesbian & Straight Education Network
Human Rights Campaign
Welcoming Schools
https://www.welcomingschools.org/
Resource for adults to help communicate open and honestly with young people about puberty, reproduction, relationships, sex and sexuality in a healthy and affirming way.
Works to create gender sensitive and inclusive environment for all children and teens
It Gets Better Project - brief, encouraging videos geared toward LGBTQ+ youth
https://itgetsbetter.org/stories/