Parents & Allies
Support for Parents and Allies of LGBTQ+ Youth
This is a vital resource for parents and caregivers, an LGBTQ-trained parent or family member in the greater Boston area can answer your questions, listen, and provide important resources. There are monthly support groups available and their “1 to 1 Program” will match you via text, email, or phone call with another parent/caregiver to off support and advice based on their own experiences.
Helpline: A safe & confidential helpline with highly trained volunteers to offer support, to listen, and to provide resources. You will leave a voicemail and receive a call back.
Support Groups: These are groups for parents/caregivers of LGBTQ+ youth and are run by trained volunteers, many of whom are parents of LGBTQ+ people themselves.
1 to 1 Program: For when support groups aren't for you, this program will match you with a trained individual who can talk to you and offer support and resources for those who are caring for youth with gender or sexuality issues.
Gender Spectrum offers a variety of national, online support groups in monthly meetings for preteens, teens, parents, Dads, grandparents and caregivers. Join a supportive community from the comfort of your own home!
TYFA develops partnerships with educators, healthcare providers and communities to build supportive environments which enable the freedom of gender expression and respect for all.
By providing grants and funding, this program seeks to provide access to all information, services and support for transgender people and their families. A GBPFLAG program.
TrevorSpace is a supportive and social networking site for LGBTQ+ people ages 13-24, and their friends & allies. This password protected site will connect you with people all over the world as well as provide you with advice, information and resources.
Suggested Reading
By Eric Marcus, a book with 300 of the most frequently asked questions about LGBTQ+ people and their lives and honest answers. From what to do if you think your child may be LGBTQ+, is homosexuality a sin, how to tell your child a family member is gay, etc. Described as a must-read book for LGBTQ+ people and their loved ones.
A publication of PFLAG, this booklet is for anyone looking to learn more about how to support their "out" LGBTQ+ loved ones. It contains a range of helpful resources and information, expert knowledge, and tells stories of personal experiences.
A PFLAG publication, this booklet has questions and answers for parents, families, and friends of people who are transgender and gender expansive