Over the last several days, the Trump administration has released two executive orders directly impacting LGBTQ+ youth, particularly trans and nonbinary youth. One targets schools that support their LGBTQ+ students and staff and the other targets access to affirming healthcare. While aimed at two different systems, schools and healthcare, these executive orders threaten to pull federal funding from those who support and affirm the identities of LGBTQ+ youth. These orders are illegal and will be challenged in the courts. Regardless, they are understandably raising concerns and incredible amounts of fear across our communities. The full impact of these orders is yet to be seen, but we know that this will cause unimaginable harm to the young people in our lives.

Alongside many of you, PHIMC’s commitment to creating safe and affirming learning environments for LGBTQ+ youth is unwavering. We invite you to learn more about our work here.

For the latest information, please visit Lambda Legal Newsroom.  Below is a list of resources provided by Advocates for Youth that continue to support and celebrate LGBTQ+ young people. We are all in this together.

Trans Affirming Schools Project Resource Guide (TASP) – The TASP guide equips K-12 educators with resources to build safer, more affirming school environments for transgender and gender expansive youth.

Hope in a Box – LGBTQ-inclusive curricula, training, and mentorship, using literature to cultivate empathy and ensure every LGBTQ student feels safe, welcome, and included at school.

AMAZE: Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Playlist – AMAZE uses fun animated videos to provide information and support around puberty and growing up.

3Rs – A free, K-12 comprehensive sex education curriculum is LGBTQ-inclusive, trauma informed and culturally responsive.  

Act Out – A national network of young people fighting back against attacks on LGBTQ+ youth.