Posts Tagged ‘gay’
Lt. Gov. Schatz Records ‘It Gets Better’ Video
Hawaii Lt. Gov. recently released an It Gets Better video on YouTube, delivering inspirational words of hope and encouragement to LGBTQI youth enduring bullying and harassment. Click here to view video.
The Transgender Child: A Handbook for Families and Professionals
Through extensive research and interviews, as well as years of experience working in the field, the authors cover gender variance from birth through college.
Ellen Goodman: Gay adoption bias not in kids’ best interests
In a March 23, 2006 opinion piece by columnist Ellen Goodman, she states: “We all talk about “the best interest of the child.” What makes up that interest? On my list are attention, love, security, humor and a besotted family racing to keep one step ahead of an active toddler. Of course, a little bias [...]
LGBTQI Youth Support
Because of the stigma and social pressures they face, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, Queer, Inter-sex Youth (LGBTQI) face higher risk for substance abuse, unsafe sexual practices and suicide. The support of a resource caregiver (aka foster parent), adoptive parent, social worker, GAL, VGAL, judge and/or teacher can mean the difference between life and death for [...]
