A list of easy ways to help create safer schools for all students created by PFLAG.
A list of seven steps anyone can take to promote a safe school enviornment for all students. These suggestions are adapted from a long-time PFLAG activist and are useful for any parent or community member interested in fostering change.
Tips for Professionals Who Work With GLBTQ Youth
A list of 12 tips for professionals and educators who want to enhance their interactions with the GLBTQ youth they work with. Developed by PFLAG during the From Our House to the Shoolhouse campaign.
This is a guide for straight allies, by straight allies. It aims to invite, educate, and engage straight allies in the struggle for LGBT rights. Interested?
10 Things You Can Do To Be A Straight Ally
There are literally hundreds of ways that you can show support as a straight ally -- from the way that you respond in conversations to what companies you support to which legislators you elect. Here are 10 simple ways to get started.
Straight For Equality in Healthcare
Short and easy to read, this guide will give you some great strategies for making your practice open, inclusive, and culturally competent of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people.
A practical guidance to age-appropriate ways to discuss the topic in matter-of-fact terms that can help children understand the meaning of words and how they can play a role in bullying and harassment. (Mental Health America)
Finding out a spouse is gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered can be difficult. Questions about sexual orientation, fidelity, self-esteem and fear often go unanswered. This recently updated and expanded publication provides insight into issues facing spouses, including coping stages, identity crises, concerns about children and support avenues.
Today's youth face more social pressures than ever, especially since young people are coming out at increasingly younger ages. This publication offers a supportive approach to common questions asked by teens who may be questioning their sexual orientation. It also provides hotline numbers for teens and a list of resources. (In Spanish)
Bisexual/Pansexual Resources
Bisexuality is a commonly misunderstood and misrepresented concept. This packet provides facts about bisexuality, commonly-asked questions, resource lists and a set of articles.
Welcoming Our Trans Family and Friends.
Welcoming Our Trans Family and Friends serves as a resource for parents and friends of transgender and gender non-conforming adults and youth. This guide will help answer some of your questions and concerns. This publication provides information, resources and strategies on creating a safe space for transgender and gender non-conforming family and friends, as well as addressing your own feelings.
An invaluable PFLAG resource for parents, family, and friends of individuals who identify as Transgender. The book is an introduction to trans issues especially for parents of “children” of all ages. Contents include commonly asked questions, commonalities and differences between sexual orientation and gender identity, issues of transgendered youth, and transgender and the law. This is an excellent educational tool for families, friends, employers, and the larger community. (In Spanish)
Fully understanding all that the term "transgender" encompasses can seem overwhelming. This easy to understand visual chart clarifies what specific terms under that umbrella mean, such as gender queer and drag king. Keep in mind, sexual orientation has nothing to do with gender identity.
How To Be An Ally to Transgender People
A list of simple and effective ways you can be a strong(er) ally to your Transgender family and friends. The list was created by Brett-Genny Janiczek Beemyn, director of the Stonewall Center at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
10 Things You Can Do To Be A Straight Ally In Your Faith Community
There are so many things you can do as an ally in your faith community, big and small. We couldn't put them all here, but this list should help you get started. No matter what your belief or comfort level, there's something for you to do as an ally in your faith community right here!
PFLAG Faith Field Guide
The new PFLAG Faith Field Guide: Chapter Structure, Program and Activity Ideas for Outreach to Faith Communities.
Faith in Our Families: Parents, Families and Friends Talk About Religion and Homosexuality.
Discovering that a loved one is gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered can pose new questions about your faith and may prompt you to re-evaluate beliefs that you previously took for granted. By using personal experiences, this publication provides examples for reconciling your faith with the knowledge that a loved one is gay. includes an updated list of gay and lesbian religious and spiritual groups to watch out for.
Miscellaneous
LGBT Terminiology
Extensively researched and thorough terminology sheet, including an easy to understand pronoun chart.
NLGJA LGBT Terminology
A second concise and accurate index of LGBT terminology from the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists' Association. Includes SPANISH definitions. 