Legal & Social Challenges
This section is designed to help parents and caregivers remain informed, empowered, and supported as they advocate for their child's rights and well-being.
Supporting TGEY through legal and social challenges requires you to be informed, proactive, and unwavering in their advocacy. Seeking guidance from affirming legal experts, advocacy organizations, and community groups can support families in making informed decisions while ensuring their child's
rights and well-being are safeguarded.
Legal Experts &
Advocacy Organizations
Lambda Legal
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Services: Legal support and education
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Website: www.lambdalegal.org
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American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
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Services: Legal support associated with discrimination
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Website: www.aclu.org/issues/lgbtq-rights
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GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD)
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Services: Legal advocacy and litigation
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Website: www.glad.org
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Transgender Law Center (TLC)
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Services: Legal resources, casework, and advocacy
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Website: www.transgenderlawcenter.org
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Gender Justice
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Services: Policy advocacy, public education, legal assistance
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Website: www.genderjustice.us
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National Center for Transgender Equality:
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Services: ID Documents Center
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Website: www.transequality.org
Community Groups &
Support Networks
PFLAG
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Services: Local chapters offering resources, peer support, and educational materials
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Website: www.pflag.org
​Gender Spectrum
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Services: Family support, educational webinars, advocacy
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Website: www.genderspectrum.org
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GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD)
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Services: Legal advocacy and litigation
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Website: www.glad.org
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Parents of Transgender Children
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Services: Peer support groups, community outreach, podcast
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Website: www.parentsoftransyouth.com
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National & International
Advocacy Groups
Human Rights Campaign (HRC)
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Services: Policy advocacy materials, toolkits
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Website: www.hrc.org​
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Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD)
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Services: Advocacy, resources, media reference guide
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Website: www.glaad.org​​
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National LGBTQ Task Force
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Services: Advocacy
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Website: www.thetaskforce.org​​
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National Black Justice Collective (NBJC)
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Services: Advocacy to advance racial LGBTQ+ justice
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Website: www.njbc.org​​
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International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and
Intersex Association
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Services: Global advocacy, research
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Website: www.ilga.org
WHERE TO NEXT?
Parent &
Caregiver Resources
