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For years, We Are Family has worked to uplift and empower parents/caregivers of questioning and LGBTQ+ youth. Now, parents/caregivers throughout South Carolina can sign up for our free, professionally facilitated online parent/caregiver groups, and other helpful resources.

Would you like We Are Family to connect you with practical resources for parents/caregivers, and contact you with information about our support groups for you?

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We Are Family is South Carolina’s oldest nonprofit providing life-affirming and life-saving programs for questioning and LGBTQ+ young people and their parents and families. We also provide resources for improved mental health, economic stability, legal rights, education, and cultural enrichment. Our free support groups, including support groups for parents and caregivers, are professionally facilitated by members of our staff and meet regularly via Zoom and in person.

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Additional Resources

 
 

REFLECTION ACTIVITIES

Researchers at Yale School of Public Health are testing free, individual online reflection activities to help parents/caregivers improve their connections with their LGBTQ+/questioning children. There are three brief, solo reflection activities, and all parents/caregivers can engage in them. There is an additional research study component for parents who are interested and eligible. Click here to participate in the study.

 
 
 

PARENTS SUPPORTING PARENTS

Offering parent-to-parent support group meetings and more since 1973, PFLAG chapters are located throughout the country and online. Find your local chapter here.

 
 


FAITH

You shouldn’t have to choose between loving your kid versus your church or the rest of your family—but these conflicts can arise with being the parent of an LGBTQ+ child. Find embracing members of your faith here, through Strong Family Alliance, with resources for support within over 45 religions and denominations. 

 
 


TRANS/NONBINARY/QUESTIONING KIDS

There will be new territory to navigate for your child—and for you, who as a parent may feel overwhelmed. All the resources above can help, and in addition here’s a guide from Strong Family Alliance for parents who wish to help choose the best path for their family. Download a PDF version of the guide here.

 

There is a lot to consider with being the parent/caregiver of an LGBTQ+ child. The information we provide on this website isn’t medical, mental health or legal advice – but we can help you to seek out and consult capable professionals.

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