LGBTQ+

Trevor Support Project: "A place where LGBTQ youth and their allies can find answers to frequently asked questions, and explore resources related to sexual orientation, gender identity and more!" Information and support is available through the website, phone line, chat, or texts.

Gender Pronouns: What are gender pronouns, how to ask someone for their pronouns, and respecting someone's pronouns

LGBTQ Definitions for Children: Basic definitions to facilitate responding to questions about LGBTQ words.

LGBTQ Definition for Adults: A glossary of words for adults to facilitate conversations

Diverse Books for Your School, Home or Library

Welcoming Schools: "Welcoming Schools, a project of the HRC Foundation, is a comprehensive approach to improving school climate in elementary school environments with training, resources and lessons encouraging educators and families to:

• Embrace family diversity

• Develop LGBTQ-inclusive schools

• Prevent bias-based bullying and gender stereotyping

• Support transgender and gender-expansive students"

PFLAG: National organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people, their parents and families, and allies.

GLSEN: A national network of educators, students, and local GLSEN Chapters working to ensure that every student has the right to a safe, supportive, and LGBTQ-inclusive K-12 education.

Trans Student Education Resource: A youth-led organization dedicated to transforming the educational environment for trans and gender nonconforming students through advocacy and empowerment.

Human Rights Campaign: American civil rights organization working to achieve lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer equality.

Tips for Parents of LGBTQ Youth: Johns Hopkins Medicine

Out Metrowest: Program for LGBTQ+ and allied youth as well as transgender, non-binary, and gender questioning youth. They offer weekly drop in hours and hangouts for youth.