The North Penn School District has resources and clubs available for LGBTQIA families, students, and allies. The Rainbow Connection is an informal group designed to connect families, provide a space for parents to share experiences and hopes for their children, and discuss ways to support one another and their children. For more information, contact Pamula Hart, Director of Curriculum and Equity at hartps@npenn.org.
Additionally, schools throughout the district have clubs and alliances for students interested. Please contact your building principal for more information.
Below are resources that may be of interest to LGBTQIA individuals and their families.
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Gender affirming services; pediatric and adolescent comprehensive transgender services; peer support groups
All meetings are held virtually at this time
Support group for ages 12-21
PFLAG is the nation's largest family and ally organization supporting people who are LGBTQ.
Trained counselors available 24/7 for young people in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgement-free place to talk. Available by phone (866-488-7386), IM, or text.
Lambda Legal resources for those caring for LGBTQ youth