Improving awareness, learning allyship skills, and increasing your knowledge about available resources and supports has a long-term impact on decreasing transphobia in our communities.
Together, through education and commitment, we can all make a difference. Check out the education section on our website for more tips, resources, and educational opportunities!
- Pay attention to words and actions
- What is the child telling you about their gender?
- Allow space for gender expression
- Give children permission to be themselves
- Show respect for gender by using correct names and pronouns
- Support children to live in their authentic genders
- Support families so they can support their children
- Create safer spaces in your organization and community
- Provide referrals for gender-affirming supports
- Listen to parents' experiences and beliefs without judgement
- Listen to the goals they have for their children
- Listen to the fears they have about the future
- Encourage parents to understand how affirming their child's gender can support their goals and protect against their fears
- Share that research shows children are healthier when their parents and caregivers are supportive
- Provide space to process feelings while supporting their children
- Provide accurate information and resources
- Map out possible futures and what services are available
- Offer to connect families with peer support groups, culturally relevant supports, and affirming faith communities
- Provide referrals for gender-affirming supports
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