Trans Empowerment
UPDATED!
Resources shared by Translate Gender (TG) on January 9 at the meeting include:
TG COSA Slide Deck
TG Hampshire Families Gathering
TG Berkshire Families
TG Transfemme Support Group
TG One2One PAL
TG Volunteer Flyer
TG Inclusion Initiative
TG Virtual Caregivers Support Space
TG Brochure
TG Affirmations Book Clubs
Additional resource sites include:
Translate Gender - local Western MA org, providing family/caregiver support spaces (for families with children ages 3-18 that identify as trans, nonbinary, gender creative, etc.), youth programming, gender affirming therapy, as well as training and education for the community. Some programs are also virtual to support families across the country. Resource lists can be found here. To connect for therapy services, email therapy@translategender.org. For general inquiries, email info@translategender.org.
Name Change Resources from Mass Trans Political Coalition - MTPC’s Identity Document Assistance Network (IDA Network) provides guidance, support and financial assistance for trans, nonbinary, and gender expansive people living in New England who are seeking to update their legal name and/or gender on federal and state documents.
Massachusetts Laws on Gender Identity and Expression - Complete listing of all legislation in MA that protects LGBTQ+ individuals as well as guidance on specific legislation. There are also additional resources for gender affirming care and assistance that can be found on Mass.gov as well.
DESE Guidance for MA Public Schools Creating Safe and Supporting School Environments - This document is created by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to support public K-12 schools in creating safe and supportive school environments on the basis of gender identity.
Department of Children and Families Gender Affirming Medication Consent Policy - This is the actual policy that was put into place in September 2021 to support gender expansive youth in care of DCF.
ACLU Legislative Tracker - Provides legislative tracker of anti-LGBTQ bills and legislation across the country, as well as advocacy resources, ways to plug in, and more.
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Guest Presentation:
James Shultis
(He/Him & They/Them pronouns)
Co-Director
TRANSLATE GENDER, INC.
James Shultis will provide an overview of how to provide care through a trauma-informed lens while being sensitive to the intersectionality of multiple identities including race, gender, and age to best serve the trans population. Translate Gender responds to needs in the community through support groups, education and advocacy. They offer gender-affirming therapy and support for families including care givers, guardians with reach beyond the nuclear family. They do a considerable amount of work with youth between the ages of 3-18. This includes a youth leadership team, youth programs for trans, nonbinary, and gender expansive youth, as well as community-based events. Translate Gender is based in Hampshire County, but serves all four counties.
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
10am-11am
Meeting ID: 838 6975 0138
Passcode: 805746
