Last Updated on May 16, 2026
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