Local Resources for Parents
with Trans/Queer Kiddos
First, we want to acknowledge how wonderful it is to see you as a parent seeking support for yourself as your child transitions. This TRULY makes such a deep difference for the kiddo in your life.
Secondly, the resources for parents of LGBTQ (Queer or Trans) kids. We invite you to look into these other support resources as we limit the Queer and Trans Parents group to people who identify as LGBTQ. We believe this helps all of us get our needs met best, as well as connect folks with the right support, resources and peer groups!
TYES: https://tyes-colorado.org/
TYES empowers and supports families and caregivers of gender expansive youth by providing resources, education, outreach, and advocacy, in order to create supportive environments that allow youth to experience the joy of authenticity.
PLAG: https://pflagboulder.org/
Their mission is to "provide support, education, and advocacy for the families, friends, and allies of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgenter, queer and intersex people, as well as for the LGBTQI community itself."
OASOS: https://www.bouldercounty.org/families/lgbtiq/oasos/ and www.facebook.com/OASOSatBCPH
"Join us for positive support and fun! OASOS is for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth 13-18 (12 with parent/guardian permission)."
SOFFA: https://www.outboulder.org/trans
A support group for significant others, friends, family, and allies (SOFFA) of transgender and gender expansive people. This group is a combination of support group and information sessions....taking about a half hour for check-ins and group support followed by a themed semi-structured discussion and information sharing.
The Trevor Project: www.thetrevorproject.org
"The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25."
Trans* Resources in Boulder County: https://www.bouldercounty.org/families/lgbtiq/trans-resources-in-boulder-county/
Boulder County Public Health is working to increase awareness of LGBTIQ health issues and cultural responsiveness of health and mental health providers. These resources can help service providers ensure that services and office environments are inclusive and affirming of transgender and gender non-conforming patients and clients.
Out Boulder: https://www.outboulder.org/trans
At OBC we serve transgender, gender expansive, and questioning adults and youth ages 13+ in Boulder County and surrounding areas. We have focused intently on creating specific programming to address the unique issues of the trans and gender-expansive community.
Camp Indigo: https://www.thecampindigo.org/
Camp Indigo was founded on the belief that trans and gender diverse kids deserve a 'normal' summer day camp experience. When so much of a child's life is based on educating others and trying to find their place in the world, Camp Indigo is what childhood is meant to be: fun, friend-centered, and full of wonder.
Queer Asterisk: https://queerasterisk.com/services/community-programs/
Queer Asterisk is a nonprofit organization providing queer-informed counseling services, educational trainings, and community programming. Queer Asterisk offers regular groups and special events for queer and trans people. We are committed to serving a variety of interests and are responsive to the needs of those we serve. From dance parties to discussion groups, our programs create opportunities for queer and trans people to gather in spaces that are inclusive and transformative. There is always a counselor or mentor present at our programs to create a therapeutic space.
Umbrella Collective: http://www.umbrellacollective.org/
Talk therapy to honor intersecting identities as Individual, Couples and Group therapies.
Children's Gender Identity Center: https://www.childrenscolorado.org/doctors-and-departments/departments/gender-identity-center/ It’s not easy growing up with an expansive gender identity or expression. At the TRUE Center at Children’s Hospital Colorado, we’re here to support you on your journey, whatever that may be. This is a safe space. True is what we stand for — Trust, Respect, Understand, Emerge — so you can stay true to you. We are the only comprehensive care center in the Rocky Mountain region specifically set up for gender-diverse children, adolescents and young adults. We embrace you for who you are, so you can become who you’ve been all along: your true self. Our multidisciplinary team supports and cares for every aspect of the gender-diverse experience of children, adolescents and young adults. Our multidisciplinary care team includes experts in adolescent medicine, endocrinology, nursing, psychology, social work and nutrition
A Couple of Online Resources for Parents with Trans/Queer Kiddos
with Trans/Queer Kiddos
First, we want to acknowledge how wonderful it is to see you as a parent seeking support for yourself as your child transitions. This TRULY makes such a deep difference for the kiddo in your life.
Secondly, the resources for parents of LGBTQ (Queer or Trans) kids. We invite you to look into these other support resources as we limit the Queer and Trans Parents group to people who identify as LGBTQ. We believe this helps all of us get our needs met best, as well as connect folks with the right support, resources and peer groups!
TYES: https://tyes-colorado.org/
TYES empowers and supports families and caregivers of gender expansive youth by providing resources, education, outreach, and advocacy, in order to create supportive environments that allow youth to experience the joy of authenticity.
PLAG: https://pflagboulder.org/
Their mission is to "provide support, education, and advocacy for the families, friends, and allies of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgenter, queer and intersex people, as well as for the LGBTQI community itself."
OASOS: https://www.bouldercounty.org/families/lgbtiq/oasos/ and www.facebook.com/OASOSatBCPH
"Join us for positive support and fun! OASOS is for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth 13-18 (12 with parent/guardian permission)."
SOFFA: https://www.outboulder.org/trans
A support group for significant others, friends, family, and allies (SOFFA) of transgender and gender expansive people. This group is a combination of support group and information sessions....taking about a half hour for check-ins and group support followed by a themed semi-structured discussion and information sharing.
The Trevor Project: www.thetrevorproject.org
"The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25."
Trans* Resources in Boulder County: https://www.bouldercounty.org/families/lgbtiq/trans-resources-in-boulder-county/
Boulder County Public Health is working to increase awareness of LGBTIQ health issues and cultural responsiveness of health and mental health providers. These resources can help service providers ensure that services and office environments are inclusive and affirming of transgender and gender non-conforming patients and clients.
Out Boulder: https://www.outboulder.org/trans
At OBC we serve transgender, gender expansive, and questioning adults and youth ages 13+ in Boulder County and surrounding areas. We have focused intently on creating specific programming to address the unique issues of the trans and gender-expansive community.
Camp Indigo: https://www.thecampindigo.org/
Camp Indigo was founded on the belief that trans and gender diverse kids deserve a 'normal' summer day camp experience. When so much of a child's life is based on educating others and trying to find their place in the world, Camp Indigo is what childhood is meant to be: fun, friend-centered, and full of wonder.
Queer Asterisk: https://queerasterisk.com/services/community-programs/
Queer Asterisk is a nonprofit organization providing queer-informed counseling services, educational trainings, and community programming. Queer Asterisk offers regular groups and special events for queer and trans people. We are committed to serving a variety of interests and are responsive to the needs of those we serve. From dance parties to discussion groups, our programs create opportunities for queer and trans people to gather in spaces that are inclusive and transformative. There is always a counselor or mentor present at our programs to create a therapeutic space.
Umbrella Collective: http://www.umbrellacollective.org/
Talk therapy to honor intersecting identities as Individual, Couples and Group therapies.
Children's Gender Identity Center: https://www.childrenscolorado.org/doctors-and-departments/departments/gender-identity-center/ It’s not easy growing up with an expansive gender identity or expression. At the TRUE Center at Children’s Hospital Colorado, we’re here to support you on your journey, whatever that may be. This is a safe space. True is what we stand for — Trust, Respect, Understand, Emerge — so you can stay true to you. We are the only comprehensive care center in the Rocky Mountain region specifically set up for gender-diverse children, adolescents and young adults. We embrace you for who you are, so you can become who you’ve been all along: your true self. Our multidisciplinary team supports and cares for every aspect of the gender-diverse experience of children, adolescents and young adults. Our multidisciplinary care team includes experts in adolescent medicine, endocrinology, nursing, psychology, social work and nutrition
A Couple of Online Resources for Parents with Trans/Queer Kiddos
- https://genderspectrum.org/
- https://www.mypronouns.org/
- https://motheringanddaughtering.com/supporting-your-trans-non-binary-or-gender-questioning-kid/
