LGBTQ2+ Support Groups (Families/Friends of LGBTQ2+ Individuals)
Provider: TRANSFORMING FAMILY
The agency provides family support services for families and friends of transgender individuals in Los Angeles County. Services include gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender support groups and subject specific public awareness/education about transgender issues. There are no geographic restrictions.
Specific support groups are available for families/caregivers age 18 and older, adolescents and young adults ages 13 through 24, children ages 10 through 13, and siblings ages 13 through 24. Groups meet monthly at a confidential location.
A special elementary play group is also available for children ages five through 11. The group is supervised in a playground setting, with arts and crafts projects and snacks. The group is set up to allow gender non-conforming and transgender children explore and play freely with each other; the group does not explicitly discuss gender issues.
The agency also provides public awareness and education on a variety of transgender-related issues. It works closely with the Los Angeles Unified School District as they implement a range of age-appropriate curricula. It also helps coordinate gender diversity parent education workshops for schools and community organizations.
Specific support groups are available for families/caregivers age 18 and older, adolescents and young adults ages 13 through 24, children ages 10 through 13, and siblings ages 13 through 24. Groups meet monthly at a confidential location.
A special elementary play group is also available for children ages five through 11. The group is supervised in a playground setting, with arts and crafts projects and snacks. The group is set up to allow gender non-conforming and transgender children explore and play freely with each other; the group does not explicitly discuss gender issues.
The agency also provides public awareness and education on a variety of transgender-related issues. It works closely with the Los Angeles Unified School District as they implement a range of age-appropriate curricula. It also helps coordinate gender diversity parent education workshops for schools and community organizations.
Resource Description
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Application Procedure
Visit the website for information. Meeting locations and times are confidential; email for information.
Fees
There are no fees for support groups; donations are optional.
Language
Spanish Fee structure
Donations Optional, Free Application procedure
Write/E-mail for Information Address
1000 N. Alameda Street Ste. 240
Los Angeles, California 90012 (Mailing)
Service hours
Information is available online Monday through Sunday, 24 hours per day. Support group meeting times vary; email for specific information.
Monday : 24 hours
Tuesday : 24 hours
Wednesday : 24 hours
Thursday : 24 hours
Friday : 24 hours
Saturday : 24 hours
Sunday : 24 hours
Website
www.transformingfamily.org