Monthly Program

Thursday, May 14, 2026

3 – 4:30 PM

Brookside Classroom 1

Topic: Importance of Compassion, Respect and Inclusion to Dignity and Belonging

What happens to kids when they come out to their parents?
How many kids reverse direction after making a declaration?
Positive outcomes: Accceptance and empowerment
Negative outcomes: Rejection and risk
Key statistics
Factors that influence outcomes
How adults and communities can help
The risk of coming out in a conservative, religious family
Impact of the current political climate
How the LGBTQ+ community helps build lives

• Peer support groups
• Chosen families
• Mentorship and intergenerational programs
• Community centers and resource networks
• Pride events and cultural celebrations
• Advocacy and activism
• Health and wellness initiatives
• Mutual aid and cris support
• Education, storytelling and represesntation
• Support for older LGBTQ+ adults