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Start with your own network of friends. If you have friends who are LGBTQIA, there may be someone who is interested in being a bigger part of your child’s life. If you don’t have LGBTQIA friends, you can build more connections by attending events or getting involved with a community organization. These connections may be important for you as well as for your child.
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If there is an LGBTQIA youth organization near you, reach out for resources. Find out if they have a mentorship program or other activities that your child can become involved in.
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Contact your child’s school and find out if there is a counselor who can refer you to a Gay-Straight Alliance. Be careful not to “out” your child if they are not open about their identity at school.
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Reach out to your local PFLAG chapter. Many PFLAG chapters have adult LGBTQIA members. Your child may be interested in attending a meeting. If not, it may be a place where you can meet LGBTQIA individuals who would be happy to support your child outside of PFLAG meetings
