June is officially Pride month which is dedicated to the celebration and commemoration of LGBT+ pride. Here at Kinship Connections of Wyoming and across the state, we have encountered many families who have members who are part of the LGBTQ+ community. We wanted to highlight resources for our families who may be needing support, advocacy, or help understanding. If you have any questions or want to know more about getting connected to these agencies, we are here to help.
- PFLAG- PFLAG is the nation’s largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them. There mission is creating a caring, just, and affirming world for LGBT+ people and those who love. They have local chapters in Casper, Gillette, and Laramie. To learn more visit there website at https://pflag.org/get-support/
- Wyoming Equality- Wyoming has 4 different projects including Healthcare access, safe and healthy schools, advocacy, and Pride and PFLA coalition. There mission is building broad and inclusive communities, shifting the hearts and minds of our neighbors, and achieving policy victories. To learn more about their specific programs, visit their website at https://www.wyomingequality.org/
- Trevor Project- is a suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ+ young people. They give access to trained counselors and help young people get connected to each other. To get connected visit, https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
- Trans Lifeline- provides trans peer support for our trans community Trans Lifeline is a grassroots hotline offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis- for the trans community, by the trans community.
We have heard from many caregivers who have experienced the children they are caring for identifying as LGBTQ+. This has brought up questions for our caregivers and many of the children are struggling. As an organization we want to help support our caregivers and children. If you are needing support in this area, please reach out.
