Trainings & Support

We want to make sure you have all of the right information to support the LGBTQ+ person in your life. On this page, you will find ways to get critical information to be a stronger ally or to understand how to support LGBTQ+ individuals. You can watch our most recent recorded training, find information about our ongoing monthly webinar series, and request specific technical support for any issue you are navigating.

Featured Training: Advocating for Your LGBTQ+ Child

Home, school, and community are three critical places that can impact a child’s life. An engaged and supportive parent, caregiver or family has an immense influence on the success of their child and can also be a protective factor towards a child’s positive mental, emotional, and physical health and well-being. This 45-minute training will offer parents and families of LGBTQ+ children concrete methods to support and advocate for their children at home and in school. Topics covered include, but are not limited to: terminology, safety planning, access to care, and tips for affirming LGBTQ+ children. This presentation has been developed in partnership with Equality Florida, Florida’s Kaleidoscope PTA, and PFLAG.

Webinars

Our monthly webinar series has been developed in partnership with Kaleidoscope PTA and PFLAG. These webinars are on various topics to address the most pressing needs we hear from families. The webinars are free and open to everyone. Anyone who joins the Parenting with Pride network will receive the Zoom links for each of the monthly webinars. You can also click on the webinar below to receive the RSVP.

Beyond High School: Supporting LGBTQ+Teens in Their College & Post Secondary Exploration

May 14, 2024 at 6:00 pm

As parents, we want to empower our LGBTQ+ teens to advocate for
themselves in high school and on their post-secondary journey. Part
of that is understanding their unique challenges during this process.
Our experts will address concerns about safety, acceptance, and
support networks on college campuses.

I Need Help

All children deserve to feel safe, affirmed, and loved. Parenting with Pride wants to provide parents and families with resources and community so that they feel empowered to affirm their children. After checking our resource page and watching our training, do you still need additional support? Don’t worry – you are not alone! We want you to know we are here to help.

Fill out this form with the details of your concern, and our Parents and Families Support Manager will contact you via phone or email to help you. Once you complete the information below, we will figure out how to connect you to the best person, resources, tools, or information. This is not a legal intake form but a resource to provide technical support to parents and families.

Jennifer Solomon

Hi! I’m Jennifer Solomon (she/her), Equality Florida’s Parents and Families Support Manager. Thank you for checking out Parenting with Pride!

A little about myself…I am the proud parent to four amazing kids, two who identify in the LGBTQ+ community. I started my journey as a parent advocate by being a strong voice to make sure my kids were in a safe and affirming environment. I am the founder and president of PFLAG Miami, a member of HRC’s Parents for Transgender Equality Council, and LGBTQ Chair for Miami-Dade Council of PTA/PTSA.

Now as Equality Florida’s Parents and Families Support Manager, I am working to make sure that YOU have the tools and resources to support your child. My role is to make sure you feel empowered to speak proudly and confidently about your family. Let’s connect!