Directory of Resources and Direct Services for gender diverse youth
enGender www.engendernow.org
Bay Area Local Direct Services and Programs - playgroups, support groups and day camps
Contact Sandra Collins, Ph.D. to be put on mailing lists ([email protected])
Bay Area Playgroup (ages 4-12) Meets monthly at different playgrounds and schools
Bay Area Rainbow Day Camp (www.rainbowdaycamp.org) and Camp Kickin’ It (www.campkickinit.com)
Summer Day Camps for gender diverse youth and teens 4-18
3. Support groups - to be launched Fall 2016
Parent and Teen
4 enGender online resources
Books on Gender Diverse youth and Teens (http://rainbowdaycamp.org/resources-emotional-intelligence-resiliency/books/)
Resiliency and Social Emotional Intelligence & Gender Diversity and Inclusion Organizations
(http://rainbowdaycamp.org/resources-emotional-intelligence-resiliency/)
Gender Spectrum www.genderspectrum.com
National group that provides help for creating gender sensitive spaces.
Informative website and lounge area for on line support groups
Gender Inclusive Schools
https://www.genderspectrum.org/explore-topics/education/#more-239
State of Gender Inclusive Schools
https://www.genderspectrum.org/studenttransitions/?utm_source=Back+to+School&utm_campaign=bts818&utm_medium=email
Legal:
Transgender Law Center http://transgenderlawcenter.org/
ID Please: Legal Name and Gender Changes - Guidebook http://transgenderlawcenter.org/resources/id/id-pleaseMedia Toolkit http://transgenderlawcenter.org/programs/truth/truth-share-your-story
Medical/Psychological: University of California San Francisco Child and Adolescent Gender Clinic
https://www.ucsfbenioffchildrens.org/clinics/child_and_adolescent_gender_center/
Comprehensive medical and psychological care for gender diverse youth.
Psychological:
inMind Therapy http://www.youareinmind.com/
Collaborative practice with gender specialists.
Pacific Center http://pacificcenter.org/
Mental Health and Support Services for LGBTQ community
PFLAG Oakland East Bay http://pflag-eastbay.org/
The nation’s largest organization for parents, families, friends, and allies united with LGBTQ people to move forward through support, education, and advocacy.
Dimensions Youth medical and mental health Support 12-25 http://www.dimensionsclinic.org/
San Francisco
Gender Inclusive Schools- other sources
“Who Are You” - book on gender diversity for children and resources on creating gender inclusive schools and cultures
https://kidsguidetogender.com
Welcoming Schools curriculum on gender diversity & inclusion
http://www.welcomingschools.org/resources/
National organization offers tools, lessons, and resources on embracing family diversity, avoiding gender stereotyping, and ending bullying and name-calling in elementary schools.
GLSEN Safe schools
http://www.glsen.org/policy/federal/national-safe-schools-partnership
http://www.glsen.org/article/dept-ed-title-ix-protects-trans-students
Leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe schools for all students.
GLAAD https://www.glaad.org/reference/transgender
National organization that works on the representation of LGBTQ people in the media.
Rethinking Schools Teaching about gender diversity and inclusion
- http://www.rethinkingschools.org/archive/26_01/26_01_tempel.shtml
WPATH www.wpath.org
International organization focuses on the understanding and treatment of gender identity disorders.
TSER (Trans Student Educational Resources) www.transtudent.org
A youth based organization which seeks to educate about gender diversity and inclusion and transform educational settings for gender diverse youth. Great infographics.
Gender Diversity & Bathroom issues
Gender Spectrum https://www.genderspectrum.org/bathroomfaq/?utm_source=Back+to+School&utm_campaign=bts818&utm_medium=email
Human Rights Watch Bathroom Report and Articles
National organization working for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender equal rights.
Article on Bathrooms
https://www.hrw.org/news/2016/09/14/united-states-transgender-students-risk
Report
https://www.hrw.org/sites/default/files/report_pdf/uslgbttrans0916_web.pdf
Gender Diversity and Suicide Prevention
Trevor Project http://www.thetrevorproject.org/pages/get-help-now
Trevor Project’s Trevor Lifeline at 866-488-7386 (24 hours a day, seven days a week)
TransLife Line http://www.translifeline.org/
Trans Lifeline at US: (877) 565-8860 or Canada: (877) 330-6366 or visit their website for more information
Family Acceptance Project @ SFSU https://familyproject.sfsu.edu/
Online Support
Gender Spectrum Lounge - a growing on line community
https://www.genderspectrum.org/we-can-help/the-lounge/
Asia Parents who love their LGBTQ Kids
http://www.nqapia.org/wpp/programs-campaigns/aapi-parents-who-love-their-lgbt-kids/
Other national organizations
Gender Odyssey www.genderodyssey.org
Interested in the thoughtful exploration of gender and provides an environment where people of all genders can share their experiences and learn from the experiences of others.
Children’s National Medical Center’s Gender and Sexuality Psychosocial Programs
www.childrensnational.org/gendervariance
Washington D.C. based organizations that offers online parent guide, an outreach program, a local support group, a national Listserv, a summer camp and an outpatient clinical program.
TransYouth Family Allies http://www.imatyfa.org/
A national organization empowers children and families by partnering with educators, service providers and communities, to develop supportive environments in which gender may be expressed and respected.
Other supportive parenting stories and blogs
http://www.elephantjournal.com/2016/03/how-im-supporting-my-8-year-old-through-gender-transition
Raising my Rainbow https://raisingmyrainbow.com/
Mother’s blog on raising a gender creative child in Southern California.
The Maven of Mayhem http://www.themavenofmayhem.com/
Canadian mom who helped with Canadian legislation to recognize gender diverse youth.
Raising Ryland http://www.raisingryland.com/
Education Legal and Policy
Office of Civil Rights / Department of Education
http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/dcl-title-ix-coordinators-guide-201504.pdf
https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/letters/colleague-201606-title-ix-gender-equity-cte.pdf
Joint Policy Statement on AB1266 School Success and Opportunity Act
http://transgenderlawcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/PublicFAQ.pdf
California Department of Education AB 1266
http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/di/eo/legaladvisory.asp
California School Board Association AB1266
https://www.csba.org/GovernanceAndPolicyResources/DistrictPolicyServices/~/media/CSBA/Files/GovernanceResources/PolicyNews_Briefs/Transgender/201402_PBNonDiscriminationGender.ashx