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LGBTQ+ Youth
Challenges faced by LGBTQ+ youth are changing, but what they always need is support from each other and the adults in their lives.
For HRC's resources for educators, please visit WelcomingSchools.org. To learn about our annual gathering of LGBTQ+ youth-serving professionals, visit TimetoThrive.
Choose from one of our featured topics to explore specific areas of our LGBTQ+ Youth resources.
Being supported at home, in school and in the community is important for all children and youth – especially LGBTQ+ youth. From creating an inclusive learning environment for students — whether a student is in the process of transitioning, or she has two moms — to understanding the challenges and resiliency of LGBTQ+ youth, HRC provides a wealth of resources for support.
Resources for Youth-Serving Professionals
The Youth Well-Being program at HRC Foundation has compiled the following resources to support the professional development of youth-serving professionals in affirming LGBTQ+ youth.
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Facing the Future Together: FAQs, Guidance, and Resources
Many in our community are experiencing the heaviness of recent events and a range of emotions including fear, anger, sadness, grief, hopelessness, and exhaustion. These emotions are real, and we…
Supporting Transgender, Non-binary, and Gender-Expansive Children
Supporting Transgender, Non-binary, and Gender-Expansive Children is a groundbreaking resource that explains how families and healthcare professionals are helping transgender children thrive.
All Children - All Families: The State of LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Child Welfare - 2023 Report
All Children - All Families and the child welfare leaders participating in the program are driving the field forward to reshape the delivery of services to LGBTQ+ youth and families.
Time to THRIVE Summit
Time to THRIVE was founded with the goal of building a strong network of supportive adults to ensure LGBTQ+ youth don’t simply survive, but THRIVE. Our summit is a convening…
HRC's LGBTQ+ Youth Report
In 2022, nearly 13,000 LGBTQ+ youth, from all 50 states and Washington, DC, participated in the 2022 Youth Survey, reporting on their health, well-being, and experiences across all aspects of…
Celebrating Queer Joy: Hear From Our Community
“You’re not alone.”
“Nobody else is as good at being you as you are.”
Welcoming Schools Annual Report 2024
This year's annual report highlights the significant achievements of the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Welcoming Schools program, emphasizing its impact on educators and youth-serving professionals nationwide to support safe and…
Escuelas Acogedoras Informe Anual 2024
El informe anual de este año destaca los logros significativos de Escuelas Acogedoras de Human Rights Campaign Foundation (la Fundación de la Campaña de Derechos Humanos también conocida como HRC),…
Emergency Funds for Relocating and Supporting Families and Transgender Individuals
LGBTQ+ Americans Fight Back: Emergency Funds for Relocating and Supporting Families and Transgender Individuals
HRC Foundation’s Youth Ambassador Program
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Youth Ambassadors program provides a leadership opportunity to LGBTQ+ young advocates who are interested in helping raise awareness of HRC efforts to improve the lives…
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