LGBTQ+ Resources: GENDER IDENTITY
Below are lists of resources that have been aggregated from various sources. Scroll down to access resources on LGBTQ+ topics. Their inclusion here does not necessarily provide an endorsement. We welcome your feedback and invite you to share other resources you believe would be important to include.
ONLINE RESOURCES
PFLAG NATIONAL: Glossary of Terms
The power of language to shape our perceptions of other people is immense. Precise use of terms in regards to gender and sexual orientation can have a significant impact on demystifying many of the misperceptions associated with these concepts. However, the vocabulary of both continues to evolve, and there is not universal agreement about the definitions of many terms. Here are some working definitions and examples of frequently used (and misused) terms as a starting point for dialogue and understanding.
Visit PFLAG National’s Glossary of Terms Page
Supporting Transgender Youth & Their Families Amidst Trans Sports Bans
Starting in 2020 with the passage of Idaho’s HB500, states in over half of the country have introduced, and several have passed, laws that would ban transgender women and girls from playing on school sports teams that correspond with their gender identity. While others have excellently explained the harms of these bills and provided detailed arguments to combat them, this document provides additional context as well as specific resources for transgender youth and their families who are distressed by these discriminatory bills and looking for support and ways to take action.
American Academy of Pediatrics: Supporting & Caring for Transgender Children
This guide is designed for anyone who knows a transgender or gender-expansive child, plans to write about children who transition, or simply wants to learn more. It reviews what medical and education experts know about transgender children, explores some myths about gender transition in childhood, and offers suggestions for adults with a transgender child in their life.
Visit them online here: AAP
WPATH: World Professional Association for Transgender Health
Is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, interdisciplinary professional and educational organization devoted to transgender health. WPATH publishes the Standards of Care and Ethical Guidelines, which articulate a professional consensus about the psychiatric, psychological, medical, and surgical management of gender dysphoria and help professionals understand the parameters within which they may offer assistance to those with these conditions. The overall goal of the SOC is to provide clinical guidance for health professionals to assist transsexual, transgender, and gender nonconforming people with safe and effective pathways to achieving lasting personal comfort with their gendered selves, in order to maximize their overall health, psychological well-being, and self-fulfillment. This assistance may include primary care, gynecologic and urologic care, reproductive options, voice and communication therapy, mental health services (e.g., assessment, counseling, psychotherapy), and hormonal and surgical treatments. While this is primarily a document for health professionals, the SOC may also be used by individuals, their families, and social institutions to understand how they can assist with promoting optimal health for members of this diverse population.
Visit them online here: WPATH
Gender Spectrum
Gender Spectrum helps to create gender sensitive and inclusive environments for all children and teens. Their website provides resources, on-line groups, and information about their family and professional conference. Use the links below to find the schedules and registration forms for our upcoming groups for adults and youth, our upcoming webinar on gender understanding for parents, family and friends, and more resources from health organizations on LGBT youth, gender, mental health and more. Visit them online here: Gender Spectrum
Online Group for Asian-Pacific Islander (API) Parents, Relatives and Caregivers Raising Gender
Family Acceptance Project
The Family Acceptance Project® is a research, intervention, education and policy initiative that works to prevent health and mental health risks for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) children and youth, including suicide, homelessness and HIV – in the context of their families, cultures and faith communities.
Visit them online here: Family Acceptance Project
Gender Odyssey
Gender Odyssey is an international conference focused on the needs and interests of transgender and gender diverse children of all ages, their families and supporters, and the professionals who serve them.
Visit them online here: Gender Odyssey
The Trevor Project
Founded in 1998 by the creators of the Academy Award®-winning short film TREVOR, The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.
Visit them online here: The Trevor Project
Human Rights Campaign
The Human Rights Campaign represents a force of more than 3 million members and supporters nationwide. As the largest national lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer civil rights organization, HRC envisions a world where LGBTQ people are ensured of their basic equal rights, and can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community. Below is a link to their Resources page for Children and Youth.
Visit them online here: HRC
GLSEN
Resources to create safe and affirming schools for all, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
Visit them online here: GLSN
National Center for Transgender Equality
The National Center for Transgender Equality advocates to change policies and society to increase understanding and acceptance of transgender people. In the nation’s capital and throughout the country, NCTE works to replace disrespect, discrimination, and violence with empathy, opportunity, and justice.
Visit them online here: NCTE
Families for Transgender Equality
(FTE) is a network of families with trans youth, and groups that support these families, who all want to change policies and society to improve trans people’s lives.
Visit them online here: FTE
Services & Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Elders (SAGE USA)
SAGE is the country’s largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of LGBT older people. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in New York City, SAGE is a national organization that offers supportive services and consumer resources to LGBT older people and their caregivers.
Visit them online here: SAGE USA
Modern Military Association of America
Formed through the merger of the American Military Partner Association and OutServe-SLDN, the Modern Military Association of America is the nation’s largest non-profit organization for the LGBTQ military and veteran community. We are committed to education, advocacy and support for LGBTQ service members, veterans, military spouses, family members and allies.
Visit them online here: Modern Military Association
It Gets Better Project
The It Gets Better Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to uplift, empower, and connect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth around the globe. Growing up isn’t easy, especially when you are trying to affirm and assert your sexual orientation and/or gender identity. It can be a challenging and isolating process – but, the good news is, no one has to do it alone. In 2010, Dan Savage and his partner, Terry Miller, uttered three words that would give rise to a global movement focused on empowerment of LGBTQ+ youth — it gets better. What began as a wildly successful social media campaign to provide hope and encouragement to young LGBTQ+ people has evolved into a major, multi-media platform offering over 70,000 personal video stories of LGBTQ individuals, along with our original content series.
Visit them online here: It Gets Better Project
Transgender School - Education, Allyship, Advocacy
We are Bridget and Jackie, a loving mother and transgender daughter with a vision we hope you’ll join us in working toward…saving lives, keeping families together, and making work, school, and all spaces safe for transgender people through education and advocacy. We founded Transgender School to offer courses to educate people about diverse transgender identities and how to be allies and advocates.
Visit them online here: Transgender School
CAMPUS PRIDE INDEX - Seeking colleges in safe states
SINCE 2007, THE CAMPUS PRIDE INDEX HAS BEEN THE PREMIER LGBTQ NATIONAL BENCHMARKING TOOL FOR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES TO CREATE SAFER, MORE INCLUSIVE CAMPUS COMMUNITIES. THE FREE ONLINE TOOL ALLOWS PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS, FAMILIES/PARENTS AND THOSE INTERESTED IN HIGHER EDUCATION TO SEARCH A DATABASE OF LGBTQ-FRIENDLY CAMPUSES WHO HAVE COME OUT TO IMPROVE THE ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE AND QUALITY OF CAMPUS LIFE.
The Campus Pride Index sets the bar higher for LGBTQ-inclusive policies, programs and practices. The index is owned and operated by Campus Pride, the leading national nonprofit organization for student leaders and campus groups working to create safer, more LGBTQ-friendly learning environments at colleges and universities. The index is supported under the Campus Pride Q Research Institute for Higher Education as well as benefits from strategic partnerships with professional organizations in higher education and related LGBTQ nonprofit organizations.
Visit them online here: Campus Pride Index
LGBTQ+ COLLEGE STUDENT GUIDE by INTELLIGENT
LGBTQ students have a significant presence on college campuses. In 2018, an Association of American Universities survey of over 180,000 university students found that 16.9% of students identify as non-heterosexual. While many colleges try to make their campuses welcoming to LGBTQ students, their success rate varies. If you’re a prospective college student who identifies as LGBTQ+, it’s important that you research schools to make sure they’ve created a supportive environment. In this guide, you’ll learn how to research colleges and review additional topics such as the unique challenges LGBTQ students face and the resources and legal rights available to them. READ MORE ON THEIR WEBSITE
OSHU Transgender Health Program
The OHSU Transgender Health Program can guide you to services and answer questions about care. We’ve gathered information on Support groups in Oregon and beyond, Crisis and support lines, Finding a mental health therapist, Changing your documents, Care for gender-diverse young people, Gender affirming surgeries, and more.
Visit them online here: OSHU Transgender Health Program
Transforming Family: Parent Forum
Find Hundreds of Resources on this evolving parent forum list provided through Transforming Family
Resource Trove of Love and Wonder
MEDICAL RESOURCES: LOS ANGELES AREA
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles - Center for Transyouth Health and Development
The Center for Transyouth Health and Development at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is dedicated to providing affirming care for transgender and gender diverse children, adolescents, young adults and their families. As one of the oldest and largest transyouth programs, the Center partners with youth and their families to advance the field through innovative practice, training and research
LOCATION: Children's Hospital Los Angeles
5000 Sunset Blvd., 4th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90027
CONTACT: Jamie Julian, LCSW
Ph: 323-361-5372 | Fax: 323-913-3614 | Email: jjulian@chla.usc.edu | Visit them online here: CHLA
Services Provided:
Family support services and linkage to outside resources
Case management services, including assistance with legal name and gender marker changes
Peer Support groups
Sexual health education including groups, one-on-one navigation services and HIV/STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease) screening and treatment.
Access to PEP (Post Exposure Prophylaxis) and PrEP (Pre Exposure Prophylaxis) for HIV prevention.
Voluntary participation in ground breaking research
UCLA Gender Health Program
The UCLA Gender Health Program strives to offer comprehensive medical and surgical care to the transgender and gender diverse community in Los Angeles and across the country. We bring together experts from medical and surgical disciplines to deliver a broad array of services to our patients. Recognized by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation as a “Leader in LGBTQ Health Equality,” UCLA Health specializes in providing sensitive, safe, compassionate care to all patients who come through our doors.
CONTACT: ph: (310) 267-4334 | email genderhealth@mednet.ucla.edu | Visit them online here: UCLA Gender Health
The UCLA Gender Health Program offers:
Primary Care Services
Hormone Therapy
Facial Reconstruction and Body Modification
Chest/Top Surgery
Genital Reconstructive Services/Bottom Surgery
Obstetrics
Reproductive Health and Fertility Services
Behavioral Health Services
Vocal Surgery
Case Management and Care Coordination
St. John’s Well Child & Family Center (Warner Traynham Clinic)
Offers transgender medical services, and is a valuable resource for lower-income and non-insured families.
LOCATION: 326 West 23rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90007
CONTACT: Diana Feliz Olivia, MSW, Program Coordinator (for New Patient Appointments)
Ph: (323) 541-1600 ext. 1068 | Visit them online here: Wellchild
Services Provided:
Hormone replacement therapy
Comprehensive healthcare, dental and mental health services
Assistance with name/gender change
HIV testing, counseling and treatment
Health insurance enrollment
Case management/referral services
Los Angeles LGBT Center
Provides services for more LGBT people than any other organization in the world, offering programs, services, and global advocacy that span four broad categories: Health, Social Services and Housing, Culture and Education, Leadership and Advocacy.
LOCATION: 1625 N. Schrader Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90028-6213
CONTACT: 323-993-7400 | Visit them online here: LA LGBT CENTER
Services Provided:
HIV and AIDS Specialty Care
Primary Medical Care
HIV and STD Testing and Prevention
Mental Health Services
Violence Prevention & Survivor Support
Addiction Recovery Services
Research
Pharmacy
UCI Health Pediatric Gender Diversity Program
The UCI Health Pediatric Gender Diversity Program offers Orange County's only interdisciplinary program dedicated to caring for transgender and gender-expansive children, teens and young adults.
LOCATION: 101 The City Drive South, Pavilion 3, Building 29, Orange, CA 92868
CONTACT: Brit Cervantes, Program Coordinator
Ph: 714-456-6025 | Fax: 714-456-8808 | Email: Britc@uci.edu | Visit them online here: UCI HEALTH
Services for children, adolescents and young adults include:
Patient and family counseling
Puberty suppression
Gender-affirming hormone therapy
Community connections and support
Southern California Reproductive Center
LOCATION: 23365 Hawthorne Blvd, Ste 102B, Torrance, CA 90505
CONTACT: 424-299-4551 | Visit them online here: SCRC
$8,000 for Egg harvesting
$500 for sperm collection
$700 a year for storage
Kaiser Permanente Transgender Care Program
Nurse Care Manager Phone Number: 323-857-3818 (they mostly deal with Transgender Surgical Care issues) – but if you are having any trouble with getting care, call them and they can help get you connected to affirming providers.
Visit them online here: Kaiser Permanente Transgender Care
Cedars Sinai
LOCATION: 444 S San Vincent Blvd Ste 1002, Los Angeles, CA 90048
CONTACT: Dr. Erica Wang | Ph: (310) 423-9964 | Visit them online here: Cedars Sinai
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MEDICAL INSURANCE HELP
The Health Coverage Guide is an interactive tool for transgender people, our families, and caregivers seeking coverage for transition-related care, offering step-by-step instructions for learning what your plan covers and to get pre-authorizations for transition-related care. It’s designed especially for people with private insurance and Medicaid, and there are resources for those with Medicare too.
Visit them online here: Health Coverage Guide
LEGAL HELP
Trans Legal Services Network (TLSN)
NCTE is a project of the National Center for Transgender Equality. It helps ensure every transgender person can navigate the complicated name and gender change process and confidently address other legal issues they may face. NCTE created the Trans Legal Services Network to increase support for organizations across the country who are serving or aiming to serve the legal needs of our communities. Comprised of over 50 organizations, the Network shares advice, provides technical support and legal resources to support their work and expand their services.
Visit them online here: TLSN
The Harvard Law School LGBTQ+ Advocacy Clinic (HLAC)
HLAC is part of the Legal Services Center of Harvard Law School (LSC), a community law office and clinical teaching site of the law school. Clinical students join HLAC’s staff to litigate cases on behalf of clients, in partnership with community-based organizations and advocacy organizations.
The Trans Youth Handbook is a legal resource guide that covers the rights of trans youth across such a wide spectrum of situations, including identity documents, school, health care, non-affirming care environments, and work.
Visit them online here: HLAC
St. John's Transgender Clinic
Offers support for name and gender change
Click HERE for a brochure on the program
Lambda Legal
Is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and everyone living with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work.
Visit them online here: Lambda Legal
LA Gender Center - Virtual Name Change and Gender Marker Support
For more information, or to schedule your appointment, contact Nick Bell, MSW nbell@lagendercenter.com or by phone/text: 651.494.2980 Visit them online here: LA Gender Center
Offering One on One Zoom meetings to assist with filling out required paperwork
Assistance with determining if you qualify for a fee waiver
Follow up assistance with changing ID documents after you receive your court order
CAMPS
Virtual Camp for teens - Pay what you can
Visit them online here: Camp Lightbulb
LA Gender Center and their partner the Institute for Girl's Development in Pasadena are offering two super fun, informative, and affirming summer day camp programs for trans and gender nonconforming kids: épanouie and Unicorn Day Camp. Don't miss this unique opportunity to connect with other kids on the gender journey, get creative, and have a ton of fun!
Click Here for Unicorn Day Camp - For Transgender and Gender Nonbinary Kids Ages 6-10
Click Here for épanouie Day Camp - For Transfeminine Youth Ages 10-12
Camp Brave Trails
Campers describe Brave Trails as “a home away from home” and their “favorite place on earth.” Every day is at camp is full of adventure, laughing, new friends, and personal growth. All while being surrounded by LGBTQ identified role models and supportive peers that celebrate each camper for who they are. What makes us special is that we are a leadership focused summer camp. This means our campers spend every day learning about their potential to make change in their communities and grow as an individual. Want to learn more about the exciting activities and leadership workshops we offer at camp?
Visit them online here: Brave Trails
GENDER AFFIRMING RESOURCES (FTM)
Michael R. DeLong, MD - Gender Affirming Plastic Surgeon
Salon Flourish Manhattan Beach
GENDER AFFIRMING RESOURCES (MTF)
LASER CLINICS
Salon Flourish Manhattan Beach
ELECTROLYSIS
Layla's Electrolysis and Skin Care
Mandala Electrolysis Hair Removal
Lisa Rulli, L.E. - Electrologist
Mary's Body AEsthetica Med Spa
Arlene's Skin Care and Electrolysis Spa
S.B. Aesthetics & Electrolysis
VOICE THERAPY
Christie Block at New York Speech & Voice Lab
Michelle Gordon Speech Pathology
PRYDE Voice and Speech Therapy
GENDER AFFIRMING SURGERIES
First Hand Comprehensive Care Guide
Michael R. DeLong, MD - Gender Affirming Plastic Surgeon
SUPPORT GROUPS
Visions Adolescent Treatment Centers
Is hosting a virtual Support Group for parents of LGBTQ+ teens. The free group will be facilitated by Beck Gee Cohen, MA, CADC-II on Mondays from 5:00- 6:00pm PST.
Visit them online here: Visions
Transforming Family
A Los Angeles based family support group creating a positive environment for children, adolescents and their families to explore issues of gender identity. To ensure the privacy of the families attending Transforming Family, we do not publish the time, date, or location of our meetings. If you'd like to attend a Transforming Family meeting, please contact us and we will respond as quickly as possible. Once we've spoken, we will share the details of the meeting with you. Please visit our contact page for information.
Visit them online here: Transforming Family
South Bay LGBT Center
The Lesbian, Gay, Bi & Transgender Community Organization's mission is to provide a focal point for the members of our community in the South Bay for education, social interaction, personal growth, and political power, and to foster public understanding of our community. The Center offers groups, activities, resources and support for local area LGBTQ individuals and families. CLICK HERE to view a calendar of online virtual meetings.
LOCATION: 16610 Crenshaw Blvd. Torrance, CA 90504
CONTACT: 310-328-6550
Visit them online here: Southbay LGBT Center
The LGBTQ Center Long Beach
The LGBTQ Center Long Beach advances equity for LGBTQ people through culturally responsive advocacy, education, programs, and services. The Center provides Mental Health Counseling, Legal Services, Social Services, Education & Resources, Cultural Programs and Events.
LOCATION: 2017 East 4th Street, Long Beach, CA 90814
CONTACT: (562) 434-4455
Youth Services: youth@centerlb.org
Peter Baek (Manager of Youth and Family Services) : pbaek@centerlb.org
Cal Bigari (Lead School Liaison): cbigari@centerlb.org
Dani Garcia (Transitional Age Youth Coordinator) : dgarcia@centerlb.org
Visit them online here: Long Beach LGBTQ Center
MENTORSHIP
Beck Gee-Cohen MA CADC-II
Director of LGBTQ+ Programming at VISIONS TEEN
Pronouns: He/Him/His
bgcohen@visionsteen.com
Direct: 651.900.3404
THERAPISTS
Sam Weiss
Clinical Director | Therapist | Group Facilitator | Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 86590 at Empower Marriage and Family Therapy
Pronouns: He/Him/His
sam@empowertherapyandcoaching.com
Direct: 415.712.6827
Social Justice RESOURCES
Rebby Kern: Yoga Instructor + Social Justice Warrior
Rebby Kern (they/them) is a wandering spirit shining light into the lives of others. Rebby’s personal mission is to operate from connection, seeking justice and empower voices. Rebby generates space for connection, empowerment and self-discovery through their 10 years in LGBTQ activism drawing connections to the yoga world and uplifting experiences of marginalized identities. Their experience drives their passion to include diverse identities around race, gender identity, sexual orientation, body, ability and more. Rebby offers virtual yoga classes, workshops, and a podcast titled: Fully Integrated. Rebby is also a co-founder of The Trans Yoga Project alongside 8 queer, trans, and non-binary yoga and meditation teachers. The Trans Yoga Project is currently an early-stages collaborative project to support trans people's spiritual wellness through community (re)education, advocacy within the yoga and wellness industries, community building, and the creation of supportive and affirming content and guided practices by and for trans and non-binary people. This group has committed to both internal and external work in service to ALL trans, non-binary, and queer siblings, and thus is vested in dismantling all systems of oppression, including white supremacy and capitalism in all of their manifestations.
RELIGIOUS RESOURCES
HRC Religious Resources
These resources are intended to help LGBTQ people, their families, friends and allies, find powerful and transformative spaces to learn more about the intersection of their faith and LGBTQ issues.
Visit them online here: HRC Religious Resources
The Religious Institute
Founded in 2001, the Religious Institute is a multifaith organization dedicated to advocating for sexual, gender, and reproductive health, education, and justice in faith communities and society.
Visit them online here: Religious Institute
LISTENING RESOURCES: Podcasts + Music
A Father's Journey With His Transgender Daughter
Perhaps a common mistake we can make as parents of transgender children is to think that something must be fixed, that we need to say or do something to solve a problem. We might feel stuck in the mud when we see our children suffering and we aren’t able to help them in the way we think would be best. But the truth is, the only thing they want from us is our love and support.
In this episode, we talk about the journey of having a transgender child from a parent's perspective and how Jackie's experience with announcing her transition publicly made her a stronger person. In the last episode, Bridget shared her first reactions to Jackie coming out as transgender, and today you'll hear how Neal dealt with the news initially and what are, in his opinion, the things every parent should avoid. Tune in to hear Neal's internal battle between wanting to prevent his family from suffering and feeling powerless in the face of the unknown territory he stepped into.
Found in Transition: A Conversation with Mother, Pediatrician and Author Paria Hassouri
My name is Rebby Kern (they/them) and this is my journey to healing, self-discovery and finding my truth. I lived too many years in the shadows of my past. Fully Integrated is the pathway I took to discover who I am and rooting into my greatness.
Podcast: Fully Integrated with Rebby Kern
My name is Rebby Kern (they/them) and this is my journey to healing, self-discovery and finding my truth. I lived too many years in the shadows of my past. Fully Integrated is the pathway I took to discover who I am and rooting into my greatness.
Podcast: Trans Athlete Chris Mosier On Making History (+ Nadia)
In a World That is Wrong About Us | Vaughn Darst | TEDxUSC
Within the transgender community, the story of disordered eating is neither unusual nor remarkable. One recent study found that transgender and gender nonconforming youth are four times more likely to have an eating disorder than cisgender youth. The pressure to conform is immense for all young people, and it turns out this burden is dramatically compounded for transgender folks who want to control their body size and shape to meet the world’s expectations. Vaughn's TEDx talk illuminates the needs and challenges facing the young people of their community, in hopes of finding solutions to this complex issue at the intersection of gender, body image, food, and identity.
A New Children's Album Celebrates Kids Who Are Transgender And Nonbinary
A lot of summer camps had to close this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including Camp Aranu'tiq in New Hampshire, a camp for transgender and nonbinary children. Julie Be is a music therapist who has helped run the camp since it was founded in 2009 and also one half of the children's musical duo Ants on a Log, alongside Anya Rose. So the stuck-at-home campers would feel connected, Be and Rose put out an open call for songs that reflect the trans and nonbinary experience, use gender neutral pronouns or use humor to talk about gender. Together, they curated an album of children's music called Trans & Nonbinary Kids Mix.
The album hopes to connect with kids across a spectrum of ages: from elementary school up through early high school. Be says that older kids will hear the music in a more nuanced way, but that we need to give kids in the lower age range more credit, too. Read More
Listen to Album Online here: Ants on a Log Music
ONLINE ARTICLES
Putting numbers on the rise in children seeking gender care: Thousands of children in the United States now openly identify as a gender different from the one they were assigned at birth, their numbers surging amid growing recognition of transgender identity and rights even as they face persistent prejudice and discrimination…
My Transgender Daughter Loves Tennis. Let Her Play It in Peace.
Transitions: A mother reflects on her long journey of reconsidering her child’s gender
Pronoun Use - College
Voice coaching
What Happened When a CEO Came Out as Transgender: Wynne Nowland’s life-changing transition stirred surprise, support and new challenges at the company she runs
Wear Your Voice is a digital magazine for and by LGBTQIA+ Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) based in the United States. We publish reported articles, features, personal essays, and critical analyses of current events, politics, entertainment, culture, sexuality, health, and more.
Young Trans Children Know Who They Are: A new study shows that gender-nonconforming kids who go on to transition already have a strong sense of their true identity—one that differs from their assigned gender.
Nonbinary Photographer Documents Gender Dysphoria Through A Queer Lens: Inspired by their own journey as a nonbinary person, Salgu Wissmath, a photographer from Sacramento, California, decided to document feelings of gender dysphoria.
gendermom (blog): A chronicle of fun and fear, or, daily life with my young trans daughter
THE SURPRISING IMPACT OF A PHYSICAL THERAPIST ON GENDER-AFFIRMING SURGERY - from The USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy - Pre-operative and post-operative physical therapy treatment can improve gender-affirming surgical outcomes, giving transgender individuals a chance to get back to the activities they love.
How Southern California stylists are providing safe spaces for queer and transgender clients: Hair stylists across Southern California are leading the charge in centering LGBTQ+, nonbinary and gender-nonconforming people, at a time when gender-affirming care is being challenged nationwide.
Learn about the history of medicine and transgender care: Harry Benjamin and the birth of transgender medicine
Supporting the Transgender People in Your Life: A Guide to Being a Good Ally - Learning to be an ally to the transgender people in your life, or to transgender people overall, is an ongoing process. Some ways to be a good ally are simple and easy, while others require more time, energy, and commitment. Whether you’re looking for information on supporting a transgender person in your life or helping to change the world to be better for transgender people overall, this guide can help.
MOVIES + VIDEOS
DISCLOSURE is an unprecedented, eye-opening look at transgender depictions in film and television, revealing how Hollywood simultaneously reflects and manufactures our deepest anxieties about gender. DISCLOSURE shows audiences that decades-old stereotypes, memes, and tropes in the media both form and reflect our understanding of trans issues. They have shaped the cultural narrative about transgender people, and inform everything from dating and domestic violence, to school policy and national legislation. Since 80% of the population have never met a transgender person, all they know is rooted in media depictions, which are predominantly problematic and have rarely included participation by actual trans people. Disclosure is aimed at that 80%.
Trans Family Support Services Presents -
Let's Get The Facts - TRANSGENDER RIGHTS DISCUSSED: SUPREME COURT RULINGS WATCH HERE
They Will See You: LGBTQ+ Visibility in Advertising
Only in the last few years have there been steps towards LGBTQ+ representation in advertising, but there is still work to be done. That’s why P&G is committed to starting this conversation, no matter how difficult.
View the Story HERE
THE SOCIAL DILEMMA (NETFLIX)
This documentary-drama hybrid explores the dangerous human impact of social networking, with tech experts sounding the alarm on their own creations.
TRANSHOOD (HBO)
Filmed over five years in Kansas City, Transhood chronicles the lives of four young people (aged 4, 7, 12, and 15 at the start of filming) and their families as they navigate growing up transgender in America’s heartland. By sharing personal realities of how gender expression is reshaping their lives, the film explores how these families struggle and stumble through parenting, and how the kids are challenged and transformed as they experience the complexity of their identities
Why Are People Transgender | Dana Bevan, PhD
A discussion of the scientific factors of transgender poeple: Which are supported by scientific evidence and which ones are often cited but not supported.
BOOKS…
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Books For Adults, Parents, & Families
Top to Bottom: A Memoir and Personal Guide Through Phalloplasty
by Finlay Games
Hung Jury: Testimonies of Genital Surgery by Transsexual Men
by Trystan Theosophus Cotten
ADHD 2.0: New Science and Essential Strategies for Thriving with Distraction - from Childhood Through Adulthood
by Edward M. Hallowell & John J. Ratey
Supporting Transgender Autistic Youth and Adults
by Gratton
Unmasking Autism: Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity
by Devon Price PhD
Trans & Autistic: Stories from Life at the Intersection
by Noah Adams &. Bridget Liang
Found in Transition: A Mother's Evolution during Her Child's Gender Change
by Paria Hassouri MD
The Reflective Workbook for Parents and Families of Transgender and Non-Binary Children: Your Transition as Your Child Transitions
by D. M. Maynard
Raising My Rainbow
by Lori Duron
The Gender Creative Child: Pathways for Nurturing and Supporting Children Who Live Outside Gender Boxes
by Diane Ehrensaft Ph.D.
The Transgender Child: A handbook for families and professionals
by Stephaie Brill and Rachel Pepper
The Transgender Teen
by Stephanie Brill and Lisa Kenney
Gender born, gender made: Raising Healthy Gender Nonconforming Children
by Diane Ehrensaft Ph.D.
Trans-Kin: A guide for family and friends of transgender people
by Eleanor A. Hubbard, Cameron T. Whitley
Transgender Children and Youth: Cultivating Pride and Joy with Families in Transition
by Elijah Neely
Transitions of the Heart: Stories of Love, Struggle and Acceptance by Mothers of Transgender and Gender Variant Children
by Rachel Pepper
Books For Children
Peanut goes for the Gold
by Jonathan Van Ness
Annie’s Plaid Shirt (pre-K-2)
by Stacy B. Davids
The Boy & the Bindi (Pre-K-2)
by Vivek Shraya
Bunnybear (Pre-K-1)
by Andrea J. Loney
I Am Jazz (K-5)
by Jessica Hershel and Jazz Jennings
Introducing Teddy: A gentle story about gender and friendship (Pre-K-K)
by Jess Walton
It Feels Good to Be Yourself (Pre-K-3)
by Theresa Thorn
Jacob’s New Dress (Pre-K-2)
by Sarah and Ian Hoffman
Julian is a Mermaid (Pre-K-2)
by Jessica Love
The Pants Project (3-6)
by Cat Clarke
Red: A Crayon’s Story (Pre-K-1)
by Michael Hall
They, She, He easy as ABC (Pre-K-1)
by Maya and Matthew Smith-Gonzalez
When Aidan Became a Big Brother (Pre-K-2)
by Kyle Lukoff and Kaylani Juanita
Zenobia July (5-6)
by Lisa Bunker
For Colored Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Not Enough
by Keith Boykin
George (K-5)
by Alex Gino
Transgender Topics:
Transgender 101: A Simple Guide to a Complex Issue
by Nicholas M. Teich
Trans Forming Families: Real Stories about Transgendered Loved Ones
by Jessica Xavier, Mary Boenke and Arlene Istar Lev
Tomorrow will be Different
by Sarah McBride
Becoming A Visible Man
by Jamison Green
She’s Not There: A Life in Two Genders
by Jennifer Finney Boylan
Through the door of a life: A Jewish journey between genders
by Joy Ladin
Gender outlaw: On men, women and the rest of us
by Kate Bornstein
Stuck in the middle with you: A memoir of parenting in three genders
by Jennifer Finney Boylan
Making Mr. Wright: Memoirs of a Black Female-to-Male Transsexual
by Reno Prestige Wright
Redefining Realness: My Path to Womanhood, Identity, Love & So Much More
by Janet Mock
Becoming Nicole: The Transformation of an American Family
by Amy Ellis Nutt
Sex is a Funny Word
by Cory Silverberg
What Makes a Baby
by Cory Silverberg