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Resources

Finding accurate, compassionate information about LGBTQ+ topics can make a meaningful difference for individuals and families.

This resource hub brings together trusted guides on gender identity, sexual orientation, supporting transgender and nonbinary youth, coming out, and understanding LGBTQ+ terminology. Whether you are a parent, caregiver, LGBTQ+ individual, or ally, these resources are here to support your learning and growth.

Essentials Parents & Caregivers LGBTQ Individuals

Terminology Advocacy Allies

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Bay Area Resources

Bay Area Resources

Resources we have curated to provide help to you with your specific need from youth healthcare to HIV support.

For Parents & Caregivers

Parents: Quick Tips for Supporting Your LGBTQ Kids – and Yourself

Parents: Quick Tips for Supporting Your LGBTQ Kids – and Yourself

You might be asking: What does it mean that my child is LGBTQ+? Am I saying the wrong thing? How do I support my child even if I’m struggling myself? What if this goes against what I was taught or believed?

Understanding Gender Identity: A Guide for Parents

Understanding Gender Identity: A Guide for Parents

If your child has shared that they are transgender, nonbinary, or questioning their gender, you may have questions. You may feel uncertain. You may simply want to understand. We’re here to help.

For LGBTQ+ Individuals

How to Come Out

How to Come Out

A compassionate guide to coming out safely. Tips for telling parents, friends, and family.

LGBTQ Terminology & Education

LGBTQ+ Explained: What Do the Letters Mean?

LGBTQ+ Explained: What Do the Letters Mean?

If your child has used terms like LGBTQ+, LGBTQIA+, or LGBTQ2S+, you may be wondering what all those letters stand for — and why they seem to keep expanding.

What Does Queer Mean?

What Does Queer Mean?

If your child has used the word queer to describe themselves, you may have questions.

Advocacy & Policy Education

Executive Order Explainers and Resources

Executive Order Explainers and Resources

There is no escaping the realities of what has been taking place in the federal government since January 20, 2025, especially regarding Executive Orders (EOs).

Additional Family Resources

For Allies

PFLAG San Francisco provides LGBTQ+ resources to families across the Bay Area and nationwide through our virtual programs and educational materials.