2SLGBTQ+ identities and child welfare

Resource for parents and caregivers of transgender and gender questioning youth. Created by Central Toronto Youth Services. Also available in French here

This resource was developed to help health and social services professionals understand the critical role of family acceptance in contributing to the health and well-being of adolescents who identify as LGBT

Practice brief written by Caitlin Ryan, Director of the Family Acceptance Project

Resource from Leap21, a project which focuses on sexual assault and sexual harassment of young people in and leaving care

The Family Acceptance Project is a research, intervention, education and policy initiative that works to prevent health and mental health risks for LGBTQ young people in the context of their families, cultures, and faith communities

My Kid Is Gay is a digital resource with the aim of helping parents better understand and support their lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual children

Resources from Gender Spectrum, a U.S. organization that works to create gender sensitive and inclusive environments for all children and teens

An infographic developed by Egale that offers parents and caregivers some suggestions on how to react when a child in their care comes out to them,

A community development program of Sherbourne Health that works to support the health and well-being of all 2SLGBTQ youth 29 years old and under through groups, programs and events, and by providing one-on-one support.

Resource from the Capacity Building Center for States with information related to working effectively with LGBTQ families

This resource from the LGBTQ Parenting Network provides family law information for trans parents and service providers in Ontario

This resource from the LGBTQ Parenting Network provides an overview of some of the challenges and considerations related to trans parenting

Resource created as part of the Human Rights Campaign’s All Children—All Families project