Resources
A RESOURCE LIST FOR GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDERED (GLBT) PARENTS, PROSPECTIVE PARENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
COLAGE (Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere)
1550 Bryant Street, Suite 830
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 861-5437
Website: www.colage.org
* A national movement of children, youth and adults with one or more lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and /or queer parents. COLAGE offers local groups, online communities, the Just For Us publication, national and regional events, pen pals, the Speak OUT activism program, an extensive website and more.
Family Pride Coalition
PO Box 65327
Washington , DC 20035
(202) 331-5015
Website: www.familypride.org
* Through advocacy, support and educational activities, advances the well being of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender parents and their families. Promotes positive public policy for families of LGBT families. Provides written guide to starting local LGBT parenting groups.
GLAAD (Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation)
248 West 35 th Street , 8 th floor
New York , NY 10001
(800) GAY-MEDIA
Website: www.glaad.org
* Dedicated to promoting and ensuring fair, accurate, and inclusive representation of individuals and events in all media as a means of eliminating homophobia and discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation.
GLAD (Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders)
294 Washington Street, Suite 740
Boston , MA 02108
(617) 426-1350
Website: www.glad.org
* New England ‘s leading legal rights organization is dedicated to ending discrimination based on sexual orientation, HIV status and gender identity and expression. GLAD uses impact litigation and education to achieve its goals.
GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network)
121 West 27 th Street, Suite 804
New York , NY 10001
(212) 727-0135
Website: www.glsen.org
* GLSEN strives for the equality and safety of all members of every school community, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Provides educational resources and support s school-based Gay-Straight Alliances.
HRC (Human Rights Campaign)
1640 Rhode Island Avenue NW
Washington , DC , 20036
(800) 727-4723
Website: www.hrc.org
* The Human Rights Campaign represents a grassroots force of over 750,000 members and supporters nationwide. As the largest national lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, HRC envisions an America where LGBT people are ensured of their basic equal rights, and can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community.
Lambda Legal
120 Wall Street, Suite 1500
New York , NY 10005
(212) 809-8585
Website: www.lambdalegal.org
* Pursues litigation in all parts of the country in every area of the law that affects lesbians, gay men and people with HIV/AIDS.
NCLR ( National Center for Lesbian Rights)
870 Market Street, Suite 370
San Francisco , CA 94102
(415) 392-6257
Website: www.nclrights.org
* NCLR is a national legal organization with a primary commitment to advancing the rights and safety of lesbians and their families through a program of litigation, public policy advocacy, free legal advice and counseling, and public education. In addition, NCLR provides representation and resources to gay men, and bisexual and transgendered individuals on key issues that also significantly advance lesbian rights.
NGLTF (National Gay and Lesbian Task Force)
1325 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 600
Washington , DC 20005
(202) 393-5177
Website: www.ngltf.org
* A national progressive organization working for the civil rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people.
PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays)
1726 M Street, Suite 400
Washington , DC 20036
(202) 467-8180
Website: www.pflag.org
* Promotes the health and well being of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered persons, their families and friends through support , education, and advocacy. There are PFLAG chapters throughout the country that offer support groups and social activities to parents, families and friends: call or check the website for a local group. There are numerous chapters throughout New York State .
