Top LGBTQ+ parent support groups include PFLAG, which offers nationwide local and virtual chapters, and COLAGE, a network run by and for children of LGBTQ+ parents. Other key resources include the Family Acceptance Project, Parenting with Pride for Florida-based support, and Family Equality for advocacy.
Major Support Groups & Resources
- PFLAG: The largest organization for LGBTQ+ people, parents, families, and allies. They offer in-person and virtual peer-to-peer support.
- COLAGE: Supports children of LGBTQ+ parents with social events, advocacy, and community. Chapters are official COLAGE groups that are specific to a particular city or region
- Family Equality: Provides community, advocacy, and resources for LGBTQ+ families.
- Parenting with Pride: Offers webinars, community building, and support managers to help parents.
- Strong Family Alliance: Focuses on helping parents support their LGBTQ+ children. Strong Family Alliance
Specialized Resources
- Gender Spectrum: Provides resources for families navigating gender identity.
- TransYouth Family Allies: Offers support for parents of transgender children.
- The Trevor Project: Provides crisis intervention and educational resources for parents of LGBTQ+ youth.
Finding Local Support
- PFLAG Chapter Network: Connects you to local, in-person meetings in your area.
- Community Centers: Many local LGBTQ+ centers offer parenting meetups or support groups.
Virtual and Regional Support
- Parenting with Pride: Focuses on families in Florida with online, monthly meetings.
- Online Support Communities: Many national groups, including PFLAG, now offer virtual meetings for specific demographics, such as AAPI, Black, Latino, and military families.