-Family acceptance project-
The Family Acceptance Project (FAP) has published new research-based posters to educate family members, providers, religious leaders, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer-identified (LGBTQ) youth and others about the critical role of family support for LGBTQ children and youth – to prevent suicide and other serious health outcomes and to build healthy futures.
The posters are designed to be used in public spaces (such as libraries and community centers) and in all settings where children, youth and families are served and supported, including in their homes, schools, clinics, primary care, mental health, out-of-home services, congregations and pastoral care.
All are invited to learn about and download the Family Acceptance Project’s Poster Guidance and poster series in English and Spanish at: https://familyproject.sfsu.edu/poster
The Poster Guidance provides background information on the importance and research foundation for FAP’s posters and suggestions for ways to use them. When you download the posters and when you share them with others, please download and give them a copy of the Poster Guidance so they understand how the posters can make a difference in the lives of LGBTQ young people and their families. Be sure to include your email address so The Family Acceptance Project can follow up and ask for your feedback and ways the posters impact LGBTQ children, youth and families.
For information about the Family Acceptance Project: http://familyproject.sfsu.edu/ and [email protected]
Their information is written mainly for parents and has the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Best Practice Award.
They also have a very helpful, extensive, and diverse page of resources at: https://familyproject.sfsu.edu/resources
The posters are designed to be used in public spaces (such as libraries and community centers) and in all settings where children, youth and families are served and supported, including in their homes, schools, clinics, primary care, mental health, out-of-home services, congregations and pastoral care.
All are invited to learn about and download the Family Acceptance Project’s Poster Guidance and poster series in English and Spanish at: https://familyproject.sfsu.edu/poster
The Poster Guidance provides background information on the importance and research foundation for FAP’s posters and suggestions for ways to use them. When you download the posters and when you share them with others, please download and give them a copy of the Poster Guidance so they understand how the posters can make a difference in the lives of LGBTQ young people and their families. Be sure to include your email address so The Family Acceptance Project can follow up and ask for your feedback and ways the posters impact LGBTQ children, youth and families.
For information about the Family Acceptance Project: http://familyproject.sfsu.edu/ and [email protected]
Their information is written mainly for parents and has the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Best Practice Award.
They also have a very helpful, extensive, and diverse page of resources at: https://familyproject.sfsu.edu/resources
-National Suicide resources-
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Love is never wrong
When my younger brother learned about my brother's sexual orientation, he said, “Dad, is it ok, that nothing is different for me? He is still my brother and I still love him.” This unconditional love is my hope for all other families and individuals and what I hope that we can head towards through greater awareness.
It is ok to love, accept, and even celebrate your gay child, friend, and neighbor. More than ok.
It is ok to love, accept, and even celebrate your gay child, friend, and neighbor. More than ok.