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COLAGE unites people with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or queer parents into a network of peers and supports them as they nurture and empower each other to be skilled, self-confident, and just leaders in our collective communities.
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Tips for Researchers Studying Youth with LGBTQ Parents
Posted on January 30, 2013 | No CommentsTips for Researchers Studying Youth with LGBTQ Parents COLAGE receives hundreds of requests each year from teachers, professors, scholars, and other academic professionals, as well as secondary, undergraduate, and... -
Tips for Medical Professionals for Making Better/Safer Environments for Youth with LGBTQ Parents
Posted on January 30, 2013 | No CommentsTips for Medical Professionals for Making Better/Safer Environments for Youth with LGBTQ Parents In the United States alone, there are millions of people with one or more lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,... -
Tips for Making Classrooms Safer for Youth with LGBTQ Parents
Posted on January 30, 2013 | No CommentsTips for Making Classrooms Safer for Students with LGBTQ Parents A guide created by the Youth Leadership Action Program “In middle school when I made my family tree, my teacher... -
Some Ideas for Further Research Relating to Youth with LGBTQ Parents
Posted on January 29, 2013 | No CommentsSome Ideas for Further Research Relating to Youth with LGBTQ Parents While some aspects of our lives have been over-analyzed, other aspects have been ignored. COLAGE has identified some... -
Transition Tips for Parents
Posted on January 29, 2013 | No CommentsTransition Tips for Parents “See the transition as not being about the [parent] going through change, but the whole family going through change. Everyone needs support.” – Steve Vinay... -
Tips for “Coming Out” to Your Kids About Your Sexual Orientation
Posted on January 29, 2013 | No CommentsTips for “Coming Out” to Your Kids About Your Sexual Orientation The first thing to note is that it is really terrific that you are taking time to... -
You’re in Good Company- An Introduction to Famous People with LGBTQ Parents
Posted on January 28, 2013 | No CommentsYou’re in Good Company! An Introduction to Famous People with LGBTQ Parents Ever felt like you were the only one with one or more lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender... -
LGBTQ and Allied Rights Organizations
Posted on January 28, 2013 | No CommentsLGBTQ and Allied Rights Organizations ACLU Lesbian and Gay Rights Project: www.aclu.org/lgbt/index.html Al Fatiha Foundation: Support for LGBTQ Muslims. www.al-fatiha.org Center Link: A great national resource to find the LGBTQ... -
Youth Specific Organizations
Posted on January 28, 2013 | No CommentsYouth Specific Organizations Advocates for Youth: Helps young people make informed and responsible decisions about their reproductive and sexual health. www.advocatesforyouth.org Camp Ten Trees: Pacific Northwest summer camp with sessions... -
To Participate or Not to Participate? Tips for youth deciding whether or not to volunteer for research studies
Posted on January 28, 2013 | No CommentsTo Participate or Not to Participate? Tips for youth deciding whether or not to volunteer for research studies As the child of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ)...