Resources for Parents of Gender Non-Conforming Children

CNMC

Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC offers a parent guide, outreach program, local support group, national list serve, a summer camp, and an outpatient clinical program.

Gender Spectrum

Gender Spectrum is an education and advocacy organization offering an annual family conference, support groups, school workshops, and information and support for families.

GLSEN

The Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network works to address anti-GLBT behavior and bias in schools.

PFLAG

Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays offers support, education, and advocacy to end discrimination against sexual orientation and gender identity.

Teaching Tolerance

A project of the Southern Poverty Law Center, Teaching Tolerance offers educational materials about reducing prejudice in its many forms. Their Gender Doesn’t Limit You! curriculum works to counteract gender bullying among young children.

TYFA

Trans Youth Family Allies is an education and advocacy organization with a message of support and respect for all gender expression.

Welcoming Schools

A program of the Human Rights Campaign, Welcoming Schools offers a guide for educators and parents about diversity, gender, and bullying at the elementary-school level.