Resources

National Organizations

Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network

The Trevor Project (Suicide Prevention)

Translifeline

The Asexual Visibility and Education Network

PFLAG

TransFamilies (online support groups)

Local Organizations

The Loft (White Plains, NY)

The Triangle Community Center (Norwalk, CT)

Stamford Pride

Kids in Crisis: Lighthouse (Various locations in Fairfield County)

Articles and Websites

“What to Do When Your Child Comes Out”

Transgender and Gender Diverse Youth (List of Terms)

Guide to Gender Identity and Pronouns (National Public Radio)

What Age Do Transgender Kids Know They’re Trans? from Fatherly

The Gender Unicorn

Gender Spectrum (articles, resources, support groups)

Transforming Gender (documentary)

Selfsea

The Hardest Part of Having a Nonbinary Kid Is Other People (NY Times)

Books for Parents and Professionals

“The Transgender Child: A Handbook for Families and Professionals” (Stephanie A. Brill and Rachel Pepper)

“This is a Book for Parents of Gay Kids” (Dannielle Owens-Reid and Kristin Russo)

“Transgender Children and Youth: Cultivating Pride and Joy with Families in Transition” (Elijah C. Nealy)

“Transgender Teen: A Handbook for Parents and Professionals Supporting Transgender and Non-Binary Teens”

(Stephanie A. Brill and Lisa Kenney)

“The Gender Quest Workbook" (Rylan Jay Testa, Deborah Coolhart, and Jayme Peta)