Rainbow Families: Supporting Transgender and Gender Diverse Youth and Their Families
https://rainbowfamiliesbayarea.org/
Camp Indigo: A summer day camp for trans and gender diverse youth ages 4-16
https://www.thecampindigo.org/
Gender Spectrum: Works to create gender sensitive and inclusive environments for all children and teens.
https://genderspectrum.org/
Diane Ehrensaft
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011801896360
https://rainbowfamiliesbayarea.org/
Camp Indigo: A summer day camp for trans and gender diverse youth ages 4-16
https://www.thecampindigo.org/
Gender Spectrum: Works to create gender sensitive and inclusive environments for all children and teens.
https://genderspectrum.org/
Diane Ehrensaft
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011801896360
The must-have book for any adult who cares for or teaches an LGBTQ+ child:
In her groundbreaking first book, Gender Born, Gender Made, Dr. Diane Ehrensaft coined the term gender creative to describe children whose unique gender expression or sense of identity is not defined by a checkbox on their birth certificate. Now, with The Gender Creative Child, she returns to guide parents and professionals through the rapidly changing cultural, medical, and legal landscape of gender and identity.
In this up-to-date, comprehensive resource, Dr. Ehrensaft explains the interconnected effects of biology, nurture, and culture to explore why gender can be fluid, rather than binary. As an advocate for the gender affirmative model and with the expertise she has gained over three decades of pioneering work with children and families, she encourages caregivers to listen to each child, learn their particular needs, and support their quest for a true gender self.
The Gender Creative Child unlocks the door to a gender-expansive world, revealing pathways for positive change in our schools, our communities, and the world.
In this up-to-date, comprehensive resource, Dr. Ehrensaft explains the interconnected effects of biology, nurture, and culture to explore why gender can be fluid, rather than binary. As an advocate for the gender affirmative model and with the expertise she has gained over three decades of pioneering work with children and families, she encourages caregivers to listen to each child, learn their particular needs, and support their quest for a true gender self.
The Gender Creative Child unlocks the door to a gender-expansive world, revealing pathways for positive change in our schools, our communities, and the world.
Books/Videos for children and the whole family
"I am Jazz" A reality show about a transgender teen girl. This first episode alone addresses body-image, self-esteem, hormone blockers, and dealing with transphobia as and normalizes everyday life for a teen and her family.
Grades 8+
This powerful and moving graphic novel about 14-year-old Aiden Navarro who is biracial (white and Filipino) explores a boy's discovery of his own sexual orientation and the struggles he faces in one summer at boy scout camp. Addressing difficult themes such as anti-gay policies in the boy scouts, homophobia, and suicidality, this book is a shining light for how acceptance from those close to us can help a questioning youth find himself again.
This powerful and moving graphic novel about 14-year-old Aiden Navarro who is biracial (white and Filipino) explores a boy's discovery of his own sexual orientation and the struggles he faces in one summer at boy scout camp. Addressing difficult themes such as anti-gay policies in the boy scouts, homophobia, and suicidality, this book is a shining light for how acceptance from those close to us can help a questioning youth find himself again.
Since 1979, Family Equality has been providing support for LBGTQ+ families in various ways. They have virtual parenting groups and educational events in which families and children can connect with another, learn, and have fun all over the country!
Resources To Become Parents
Family Equality has partnered with the organization, Fertility IQ, to help transgender and non-conforming members of the LGBTQ+ community who are interested in becoming parents with resources. For more information, click here.
Kid Videos!
You can also find LGBTQ+ kid friendly singing and reading videos. Watch one here!
Parent Support Groups in the Bay Area
San Francisco: https://ourfamily.org/family-support/playgroups/
Resources To Become Parents
Family Equality has partnered with the organization, Fertility IQ, to help transgender and non-conforming members of the LGBTQ+ community who are interested in becoming parents with resources. For more information, click here.
Kid Videos!
You can also find LGBTQ+ kid friendly singing and reading videos. Watch one here!
Parent Support Groups in the Bay Area
San Francisco: https://ourfamily.org/family-support/playgroups/