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 Coming Out/Parents/Relationships Trans/Gender General Resources Coming Out/Parents/Relationships This page was written by the mother of a lesbian, where she talks about her reactions to her daughter’s coming out and how she came to terms with it, and more. This would be a good page for a parent to read, or to look at other people’s experiences. OutPath This site is all about coming out stories. You can read stories of people who have come out, or read stories of family members who had someone come out to them. PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) This is the homepage of this fabulous national organization that provides support to the families and friends of GLBTQQ people. School IssuesDealing with Legal Matters Surrounding Students' Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity “Aimed at school policy makers and administrators, “Dealing with Legal Matters Surrounding Students’ Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity” provides practical guidance on schools’ legal rights and responsibilities with respect to students, school programs, and curriculum. Using a Q&A format, it addresses such questions as: What are your legal responsibilities as a school leader when it comes to student-sponsored clubs such as a Gay-Straight Alliance? What should you do if you learn students are being harassed because of their sexual orientation? Also included are resources for additional information.” How to Handle Transgender Students: 6 Guidelines Six very simple ways to connect with transgender students and make them feel more comfortable in your class. Education Policy: Issues Affecting GLBT Youth A comprehensive 100+ page document detailing all the issues GLBT youth face in school and life in general. An invaluable resource for all educators and youth workers. 23 Ways to Put Trans Advocacy into Action Useful for anyone who wants their organization/school to be more trans-friendly but doesn’t know where to start. GLSEN State of the States 2004: Florida “The report summarizes state laws that affect school environments and school safety for all students, particularly lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students.” LGBT Campus Organizing: A Comprehensive Manual “An invaluable how-to manual for creating, stabilizing or building the capacity of a student, faculty, staff, or alumni group on campus. Includes an organizing guide to domestic partnership, AIDS education, media, responding to homophobia, GLBT studies and more.” 10 Things Educators Can Do to Make Their Classrooms Safer for GLBT Students Ten action points to ensure respect for all is taught in the classroom. National Consortium of Directors of LGBTQQ Resources in Higher Education National Day of Silence Official Website GLSEN Jacksonville, FL Report from Youth Lobby Day 2004. Safe Schools Coalition A public-private partnership in support of GLBTQQ Youth. Beyond the Binary: A Took Kit for Gender Identity Activism in Schools “Beyond the Binary is a comprehensive tool kit designed to help students, school staff, and other community activists who want to address harassment and discrimination against transgender and other gender non-conforming students.” GLSEN The Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network Northeast Florida Safe Schools Coalition Safe schools for all Yahoo! group Christianity and Homosexuality Information about "how to be a Christian and be a homosexual and be at peace." Pretty extensive page, with lots of information. Dignity USA The website for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender Catholics. Has a really great FAQ on Catholicism, homosexuality, and Dignity. Jewish Queer Youth A great place to get support for being young, queer, and Jewish. Al-Fatiha “Al-Fatiha Foundation is dedicated to Muslims who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, questioning, those exploring their sexual orientation or gender identity, and their allies, families and friends. Al-Fatiha promotes the progressive Islamic notions of peace, equality and justice.” Rainbow Baptists Rainbow Baptists is a website providing support, information and advocacy for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer identified Baptists, their family and friends. Steps to Recovery From Bible Abuse This is a really extensive site all about what the Bible really says about homosexuality and info about Southern Baptists, Jesus and the Bible, and lots more. National Coalition for LGBTQQ Health The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) The nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization Gay and Lesbian Medical Association Gay, Lesbian, Transgender Health Access Project Lesbian Health Research Center We Make the Change Florida Department of Health, Bureau of HIV/AIDS website designed to increase awareness of HIV/AIDS in Florida's minority communities Coalition for Positive Sexuality This site has straightforward info on sexuality and health, with great internet resources! Go Ask Alice! This has info about general health, in addition to stuff about emotional health, sexuality, sexual health, relationships, and more. Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer Health Mostly aimed at adults, this site still has some very useful information about health issues that concern you. It does have a youth page, though—go there! If You’re Thinking About Suicide… This page is for people who are thinking about suicide, but is also helpful if you know someone who is suicidal. Before doing anything, read this first! AIDS Education Global Information System search engine for AIDS resources AIDSMEDS.COM Information on HIV/AIDS medication and treatment The Body: An AIDS and HIV Information Resource Gay Men's Health Crisis 1-800-AIDS-NYC Black Leadership Commission on AIDS Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Black Lesbian and Gay Leadership Forum National Minority AIDS Council Basic Resources Grinding Tofu is a page that explores the existence and complexity of the queer Chinese American community. Their main purpose in doing this project was to document and acknowledge the existence of queer Chinese Americans. You can read biographies, check out their resources, find books to read, and a lot more!National Organization for Women Trikone Magazine An online magazine for South Asian GLBTQQ people. It’s actually a nonprofit organization based in San Francisco, but you can read parts of their magazine online and check out their links. Blackstripe The Internet’s leading resource for news, information and culture affecting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people of African descent. While not youth-specific, this site has lots of great info. Trans/Gender General Resources Harry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Association, Inc. Why Don't You tell Them I'm a Boy? Raising a Gender-Nonconforming Child An excellent point of view from a Mother of a very young trans child. If You Are Concerned About Your Child's Gender Behaviors: A Parent guide A really great educational booklet for parents of young gender variant children. Name Change Kit for Florida This page enables you to download a 48-page Word document that has everything you need to know about changing your name and other legal documents in Florida. Concrete Recommendations for Shelters on How to Make Shelters Safe for Transgender People “The guide combines the transgender expertise of the Task Force with the National Center for the Homeless's expertise on shelters to produce a usable guide that is suitable for homeless shelters across the country.” Transgender Equality: A Handbook for Activists and Policymakers “This handbook provides activists and policymakers with the tools they need to pass transgender-inclusive non-discrimination and anti-violence legislation.” National Center for Transgender Equality “The National Center for Transgender Equality is a social justice organization dedicated to advancing the equality of transgender people through advocacy, collaboration, and empowerment.” TransHealth A very comprehensive website on health and fitness for transpeople. Includes sections on body modification, hormones, sexuality, mental and emotional health, and many more. TransProud This site for transgender youth (with some information for parents) has information on lots of subjects, including transitioning, stories of coming out (young people age 11-24), and more. PFLAG Transgender Family and Friends Support Network: This is an excellent page if you are thinking about coming out to your parents/friends as transgender. It has a booklet that they can read to help them understand trans issues, as well as support and more. Gender Education and Advocacy: Gender Education and Advocacy (GEA) is a national organization focused on the needs, issues and concerns of gender variant people in human society. We seek to educate and advocate, not only for ourselves and others like us, but for all human beings who suffer from gender-based oppression in all of its many forms. For Transgender Youth and Their Families Includes a section for parents and counselors regarding transgender issues. Jacksonville.com: Alternative prom 07/04/01 Article in the Florida Times Union about JASMYN's Alternative Prom 2001 Youths to gather for unity, support Article in the Florida Times Union about the NYAC Southern Regional Conference 200 that JASMYN organized and plannedJASMYN at the 2nd Annual Girl's Day at the Police Athletic League Approximately 500 girls age 7- 17 attended the 2nd Annual Girls Day held at the Police Athletic League on Monument rd.
GLBTQ Scholarship Resources The LEAGUE at AT&T Foundation has awarded scholarships to self-identified lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (GLBT) graduating U.S. High School Students based on the following achievements: a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; significant involvement in community service; and acceptance to an accredited U.S. college or university. Financial Aid for Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Students Safe Schools Coalition scholarship site The Transgender Scholarship and Education Legacy Fund for Transgender Identified Students in the Helping and Caring Professions Including: Social Services, Health Care, Religious Instruction, Teaching and the Law Third Wave Foundation Scholarship Program is available to all full-time or part-time young women and transgender activists age 30 and under who are enrolled in, or have been accepted to, an accredited university, college, vocational/technical school or community college The National Gay Pilots Association Education Fund has been established to provide educational assistance in the form of scholarships to members of the gay and lesbian community who have expressed an interest in an aviation career as a professional pilot List of all GLBT Scholarships available in the United States and Canada
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