Cowen: When Someone Comes Out

Thank you for joining PFLAG National’s learning session! On this page, you’ll find additional resources to expand your learning — and hopefully help answer any questions that you may have.

Find a PFLAG group in your community:

Find a PFLAG chapter in the US: pflag.org/find-a-chapter

Find a PFLAG group globally: pflag.org/intlfamilygroups

Learn more about PFLAG Connects Communities meetings: pflag.org/connects/communities

Resources for Parents with LGBTQ+ Children:

PFLAG Publications: Download, print, and share PFLAG publications referenced during the workshop including Our Children, Our Trans Loved Ones (Disponible en español!), and more! 

Recommended Reading: This reading list is an excellent starting point and includes many of the titles referenced during the workshop. 

Resources for People and Families of Faith

Faith Resources for Christians

Faith Resources for Jews

Faith Resources for Muslims

Faith Resources for Non-Judeo-Christian/Abrahamic Denominations

Faith Resources for Interfaith/Non-Denominational Communities

Resources for People and Families of Color

Black Lives Matter

Center for Black Equity

Coalicion Unida

Desi Rainbow Parents & Allies

Gay Asian Pacific Alliance

Immigration Equality

National Black Justice Coalition

National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance

NativeOut

Many Voices

Queer Students of Color Conference

Somos Familia

Two-Spirit Powwow

TransLatin@ Coalition

Trans People of Color Coalition

Resources for LGBTQ+ Parents with Children

Family Equality

COLAGE

Mombian

Our Family Coalition

Gays With Kids (GWK)

Rainbow Families

Gay Parent Magazine

ACLU: Protecting the Rights of Transgender Parents

Research & Data:

Pew Research: Vast majority of Americans know someone who is gay

Pew Research: Starkly different views on transgender issues

Gallup: LGBT Identification Rises to 5.6% in Latest U.S. Estimate

Williams Institute: LGBT Data & Demographics

‘Coming Out’ Can Bring Health Benefits, Study Says

Trevor Project National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health 2019 | 2020 | 2021

Human Rights Campaign: 2018 LGBTQ Youth Report

Human Rights Campaign: A Workplace Divided: Understanding the Climate for LGBTQ Workers Nationwide