Message To Parents | Legacy Project Chicago

If you are a parent struggling to understand and accept your child’s emerging sexual orientation or gender identity we hope this website will bring you some peace. For countless centuries LGBTQ people have been starting charitable foundations; serving in the military with distinction; discovering technological breakthroughs; creating magnificent art and sculpture; penning renowned literature and music; winning Olympic Gold Medals; and helping to shape World Diplomacy - the very best in human achievement! Your child is the latest in a long line of extraordinarily gifted people who have contributed in countless ways to the world we share. It is our sincere wish that our work to bring about a long overdue appreciation for all that LGBTQ people have done will give you hope that a better future for your child is just over the horizon if we work together to support these very special young people.

Parental Resources

If you are experiencing anxiety about your child’s safety, if you think he or she may be the victim of bullying, or if you think your child’s school may not be as supportive and proactive in protecting and nurturing your child, please contact the following:

Ali Forney Center
https://www.aliforneycenter.org/

American Civil Liberties Union
http://www.aclu.org/lgbt-rights/youth-schools

Athlete Ally
https://www.athleteally.org/

BiNet
http://www.binetusa.org/

Brave Space Alliance
https://www.bravespacealliance.org/

Born This Way Foundation
https://bornthisway.foundation/

Campus Pride
https://www.campuspride.org/

Centers for Disease Control Youth Services
https://www.cdc.gov/lgbthealth/youth-resources.htm

Center on Halsted
https://www.centeronhalsted.org/

COLAGE
https://www.colage.org/

Equality House
https://www.plantingpeace.org/campaign/equality-house/

Equality Illinois
https://www.equalityillinois.us/