Informational Handouts for Parents and Caregivers of Gender-Expansive Children and Adolescents
For parents & Caregivers
It can be overwhelming to dive into a gender journey with your children. This handout provides some information to help you start this process and learn how to talk to your child.
Learning the language
If you’re unfamiliar with the words we use to talk about transgender care and youth, this will help you get your bearings.
Gender spectrum fact sheets
These info sheets, created by Gender Spectrum, provide easy-to-understand information to help people understand what research can tell us about children, teens, and gender - including the role of family support. We hope you will use these as a jumping-off point to learn more and to start conversations in your home, your workplace, and your community.
Affirming parenting guide
Sometimes, we need some guidance on what concrete things we can do with our children and family in order to affirm their identity and help them thrive. This handout will give you some tips that you can start trying today.