Their mission statement says, “We fight for protections against discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations (including schools), and health care. Trans Youth Family Allies empowers children and families by partnering with educators, service providers and communities, to develop supportive environments in which gender may be expressed and respected.Īmerican Civil Liberties Union champions the rights of transgender people to live their lives freely and with respect. The Trevor Project is an organization that provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ youth. The Door is an LGBTQ Youth Program that offers support, legal services, GED resources, referrals and health services in New York City. Proud Theater is the LGBTQ teen theater group featured in this book. Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays is a national organization that promotes the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons, as well as their families and friends. It Gets Better is a video project that spreads the message of hope for LGBTQ teens. Intersex Society of North America is devoted to systemic change to end shame, secrecy, and unwanted genital surgeries for people born with an anatomy that someone decided is not standard for male or female. It was founded by Emi Koyama, a multi-issue social justice activist and former intern at Intersex Society of North America (2001-02). Intersex Initiative is a Portland, Oregon based national activist and advocacy organization for people born with intersex conditions. Gender Spectrum provides education, education training and support to help create a gender sensitive and inclusive environment for all children and teens.

Gay Straight Alliance Network empowers youth activists to fight homophobia and transphobia in schools.

Here are a few of the many organizations where transgender youth, their families, and friends can get help, information, and support.Ĭallen-Lorde Community Health Center is the health center featured in this book. Beyond Magenta: Transgender and Nonbinary Teens Speak Out

Beyond Magenta by Susan Kuklin