Family

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Family-Related Organizations

Family Acceptance Project® (FAP)

National research, education and training program that helps families to support their LGBT children. Provides training on using our research-based family support approach and educational materials for families, providers and religious leaders. This includes special film screenings and trainings for families, youth, community events, congregations and religious institutions. fap@sfsu.edu

Gender Odyssey 

Provides education and support for families with transgender and gender diverse children and youth, and an annual conference for children, youth and families. Comprehensive training for schools and organizations working with children and teens. Training includes education on gender identity and gender expression for teachers, administrators, parents, and students. Guidance to help organizations develop inclusive policy.

www.genderodyssey.org

Gender Spectrum 

Provides education and support for families with transgender and gender diverse children and youth, and an annual conference for children, youth and families. Comprehensive training for schools and organizations working with children and teens. Training includes education on gender identity and gender expression for teachers, administrators, parents, and students. Guidance to help organizations develop inclusive policy.

510-788-4412

www.genderspectrum.org

PFLAG

(National Federation of Parents and Friends of Lesbian and Gays)

1726 M Street, N.W., Suite 400
Washington, DC, 20036
202-467-8180
www.pflag.org

National organization for education, advocacy and support for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons. Chapters are available in all states – check website for local chapters and educational materials for families.

Human Rights Campaign (HRC) FamilyNet

Human Rights Campaign
1640 Rhode Island Avenue
Washington, DC 20036
202-628-4160
www.hrc.org

A resource and online information base for LGBT families sponsored by the Human Rights Campaign.

Children of Lesbian and Gays Everywhere (COLAGE)

2300 Market Street, Box 165
San Francisco, CA 94114
415-861-5437
www.colage.org

National organization for children of LGBT parents.

Family Equality Council

PO Box 206
Boston, MA 02133
617-502-8700
www.familyequality.org

National organization to provide advocacy and support for LGBT parents and their families