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Ally Resources and Education
General Educational Resources
Coming Out
For Parents
For Youth

Ally Resources and Educational Information

50+ Resources For LGBTQIA Allies

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Vocab, videos, lists, and links

Outwords Journey

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Monthly Storytelling Events educate and entertain while increasing a feeling of community.

Intersex FAQ

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Answers to many questions about intersex people

Fact Sheet: Transgender Health
and Medical-Legal Partnerships

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This fact sheet describes common social and legal needs that affect the health of transgender individuals, and ways integrated legal services can help meet those needs.

Understanding Non-Binary People

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How to Be Respectful and Supportive

Our Trans Loved Ones

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This guide focuses on providing support for families and friends of transgender and gender-expansive children, adolescents, and adults.

Interface Project

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Communicating the lived experiences of intersex people

Equal Restroom Access Fact Sheet

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Supporting the Transgender People in Your Life

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A Guide to Being a Good AllyTips for Allies of Transgender People

LGBTQIA+ Glossary of Terms for
Health Care Teams

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This publication contains a comprehensive list of terminology and definitions relevant to the health care and identities of LGBTQIA+ people.

Frequently Asked Questions about Transgender People

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FAQ from transequality.org

An Ally’s Guide to Terminology:
Talking About LGBT People & Equality

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Designed for new allies who want to support LGBT Americans but often face an array of confusing terminology and language, this short guide offers an overview of essential vocabulary, terms to avoid, and a few key messages for talking about various issues.

AllyResources

General Educational Resources

Transgender Reading List for Children

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Planned Parenthood - Transgender Identities

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Library of Transgender Resources - Oak Park Library

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HRC Transgender Resources and Articles

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Transgender Reading List for Young Adults

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Planned Parenthood -
Sex and Gender Identity

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Intersex Resource Topics

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Gender Spectrum YouTube Channel

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Transgender Reading List for Adults

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National Center for Transgender Equality

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Intersex Information

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GeneralEducation
ComingOut

Coming Out

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Coming Out at Work

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Coming Out: Living Authentically as LGBTQ Asian and Pacific Islander Americans

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Coming Out: Information for Parents of LGBT Teens

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Coming Out: Living Authentically as Transgender or Non-Binary

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Coming Out: Living Authentically as LGBTQ Latinx Americans

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10 Things You Need to Know Before You Come Out to Your Parents

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Video: 5 Tips for Parents When Kids Come Out as LGBTQ

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Resource Guide to Coming Out as Bisexual

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Coming Out: Living Authentically as Black LGBTQ People

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Video: 4 Tips for Coming Out to Your Parents

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Trevor Project Coming Out Handbook for LGBTQ Youth

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For Parents

Coming Out: Information for Parents of LGBTQ Teens

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Getting Expert Support and Care for Gender-Expansive Children

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Video: 5 Tips for Parents When Kids Come Out as LGBTQ

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Transplaining

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Tips for Raising an LGBTQ+ Foster or Adopted Child

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Supporting Your Young Gender Non-Conforming Child

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Youth Outlook - Parents

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Talking to your Child about Identity A Resource for Parents

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Talking to Grandparents and Other Adult Family Members about your LGBTQ+ child

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A Parent’s Quick Guide for In-School Transitions

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Resources for Parents of Intersex / DSD Children

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Illinois Safe Schools Alliance

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ForParents

For Youth

It Gets Better Project

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The It Gets Better Project’s mission is to uplift, empower, and connect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) youth around the globe.

Point Foundation

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Point Foundation (Point) is the nation’s largest scholarship-granting organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) students of merit. Point promotes change through scholarship funding, mentorship, leadership development, and community service training.

Aunt Martha’s Crisis Intervention Program - Emergency Housing

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Available to displaced youth 24-hours a day, 365 days a year. Works toward family reunification, and arranges for temporary placement for the youth. If family reunification isn’t possible, long-term arrangements are made.

Trevor Space

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TrevorSpace is an affirming international online community for LGBTQ young people ages 13-24.

On Our Own: A Survival Guide for Independent LGBTQ Youth

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This guide is designed to help LGBTQ youth who aren't able to rely on their parents or guardians for financial support.

College Scholarships for LGBTQ Students

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List of LGBTQ Scholarships, Nation-wide

LGBTQ Youth & Schools Resource Library

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ACLU has gathered information to help you find things that can help you learn more about your rights and what you can do to make your school a safer, more welcoming place.

Trevor Project - Trans and Gender Identity Answers for Young People

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Gender identity information and FAQ

Lambda Legal | Know Your Rights

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Information on your rights at work, in court, medically, and at school

Adolescent Resource Guide

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Will County Health Resources for Adolescents

Youth Outlook

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The first social service agency in Illinois dedicated solely to supporting LGBTQ+ youth.
Group drop-ins in Naperville Suggested for 12-20 year olds.

Trevor Project - General LGBTQ Youth Support by Topic

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Find answers to frequently asked questions, and explore resources related to sexual orientation, gender identity and more

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