You CAN Adopt: Gay Adoption Info
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The Trevor Project:
24-helpline: 866-488-7386
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization focused on crisis and suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth.
The Trevor Project operates the only accredited, nationwide, around-the-clock crisis and suicide prevention helpline for LGBTQ youth. If you or a friend are feeling lost or alone, call The Trevor Helpline.
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Youth Suicide Prevention Facts
Youth Suicide Prevention Fact Sheet for CSW’s, Caregivers, and Community Partners
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PFLAG Publications
Be Yourself: Questions and Answers for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth
Today’s youth face more social pressures than ever, especially since young people are coming out at increasingly younger ages. This publication offers a supportive approach to common questions asked by teens who may be questioning their sexual orientation. It also provides hotline numbers for teens and a list of resources.
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This is the Spanish translation of PFLAG’s publication, Be Yourself. The book is a great resource for Spanish-speaking youth and families.
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Our Daughters and Sons: Questions and Answers for Families of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and People
One of our most popular publications, this is a “must read” for parents who are forming new and honest relationships with a loved one who has come out to them. This booklet answers several commonly-asked questions about having a gay child. It includes a list of related resources.
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Nuestras hijas y nuestros hijos: Preguntas y respuestas para padres de gays, lesbianas y bisexuales
A culturally appropriate Spanish translation of “Our Daughters and Sons,” this booklet is a valuable resource for Spanish-speaking families coming to terms with homosexuality and bisexuality. The booklet answers commonly asked questions about having a GLBT loved one, and includes Spanish language resources.
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Faith in Our Families: Parents, Families and Friends Talk About Religion and Homosexuality
Discovering that a loved one is gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered can pose new questions about your faith and may prompt you to re-evaluate beliefs that you previously took for granted. By using personal experiences, this publication provides examples for reconciling your faith with the knowledge that a loved one is gay. includes an updated list of gay and lesbian religious and spiritual groups to watch out for.
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Finding out a spouse is gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered can be difficult. Questions about sexual orientation, fidelity, self-esteem and fear often go unanswered. This recently updated and expanded publication provides insight into issues facing spouses, including coping stages, identity crises, concerns about children and support avenues.
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Welcoming Our Trans Family and Friends
This publication includes insights from the parents of transgender children … professional viewpoints from experts on gender issues … and information from educators about how to support young people at home and at school. And, it includes comprehensive information on terminology, a terrific list of other resources and unique articles on how to embrace your transgender or gender non-conforming loved one helping them feel more comfortable as they strive to live openly, honestly and authentically as who they are.
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Books our members have found helpful …
Beyond Acceptance: Parents of Lesbians and Gays Talk About Their Experiences
By Carolyn Welch Griffin, Marian J. Wirth, Arthur G. Wirth
Published by Macmillan, 1997
ISBN 0312167814, 9780312167813
256 pages
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Coming Out to Parents: A Two-Way Survival Guide for Lesbians and Gay Men and Their Parents
By Mary V. Borhek
Published by Pilgrim Press, 1993
ISBN 0829809570, 9780829809572
308 pages
“Among the most important gay and lesbian books”. — American BooksellerRevised and updated edition of a bestselling classic in the field. Examines coming out in the age of AIDS as well as the latest religious views.
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Now that You Know: A Parents’ Guide to Understanding Their Gay and Lesbian Children
By Betty Fairchild, Nancy Hayward
Published by Harcourt Brace, 1998
ISBN 0156006057, 9780156006057
281 pages
Written by two mothers of gay children, this award-winning book discusses the nature of homosexuality and works toward helping both children and parents understand each other. Fairchild and Hayward counsel parents on how to respond supportively to gay children and focus on bringing families together to maintain the bonds of acceptance. They also inform parents of the pressing health and emotional issues that affect the gay and lesbian communities today.
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