March 31, 2025
The Interfaith Coalition for Children’s Rights has compiled a brief list of resources to assist faith leaders and others in supporting LGBTQ+ youth and their families.
Resources
Faith Communities and the Well-Being of LGBT Youth
Published by the Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry, this guide assists families and faith communities in addressing the mental health needs of LGBTQ+ youth and enhancing support for them.
Connecting with Affirming Faith Communities
Faith-based resources connect LGBTQ+ youth and families with welcoming faith and spiritual communities and places of worship. FAP lists affirming congregations across the U.S. that provide access to fellowship, services, educational resources, and spiritual guidance in various religions, including Catholic, Protestant, Muslim, Hindu, and Jewish.
Family Education Information
Includes publications and training materials in English, Spanish, and Chinese offering key information for families and their LGBTQ+ children.
Searchable Map
Easy to find national programs and facilities that can help LGBTQ+ youth and families.
Posters
Available in multiple languages, these posters underscore the critical role of family encouragement in preventing suicide and other serious health risks while fostering healthy futures for LGBTQ+ children and youth.
Videos
Designed to support diverse families with LGBTQ+ children in line with their cultural and religious values, these videos help reduce rejecting behaviors that contribute to high levels of risk and encourage acceptance.
Provides faith resources for Christians, Jews, Muslims, and non-denominational communities, with chapters located throughout the U.S.
Committed to enhancing people’s understanding of gender to foster a more inclusive environment for children and youth, Gender Spectrum features resources such as “Gender Identity & Our Faith Communities: a congregational guide for transgender advocacy.”
Parent Guide
This guide includes information and assistance for parents whose children are navigating their coming-out journey. SFA has also produced videos that serve as a starting point for parents.
Videos
This guide includes information and assistance for parents whose children are navigating their coming-out journey. SFA has also produced videos that serve as a starting point for parents.
Coming Out Guide
Dedicated to fostering inclusive and nurturing spaces, Room for All offers valuable coming-out guides and resources.
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