Engaging Families of Transgender and Gender Diverse Youth
Year Developed: 2021
Resource Type: Archived Webinar.Primary Audience: Clinicians
Secondary Audience: Administrative Staff
Outreach Staff
Language(s): English
Developed by: National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center at The Fenway Institute (See other resources developed by this organization).
Resource Summary: In this webinar, participants will learn strategies for engaging families and caregivers in supporting transgender and gender diverse (TGD) children and youth. Webinar attendees will explore best and promising practices for implementing interventions in order to decrease family rejection, improve physical and mental health outcomes, and ensure safe and stable housing for TGD youth.
Resource Topic: Clinical Issues, Special and Vulnerable Populations
Resource Subtopic: Patient Engagement.
Keywords: Pediatrics (Infants, Toddlers, and Children), LGBTQIA+.This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $6,625,000 with 0 percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.