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 our monthly email with a link to register for that month’s webinar. You can also click on the webinar to RSVP!

The Fight of Our Lives: Demystifying the Executive Actions Targeting Trans Youth

March 3, 2025 at 6:00 pm

Join Parenting with Pride for an in-depth discussion on the rapid fire and constantly evolving anti-trans measures targeting transgender youth, featuring expert and trans rights champion Simone Chriss, a civil rights attorney at Southern Legal Counsel. We'll examine recent federal actions (including a breakdown of the barrage of Executive Orders) and state legislation that threaten the rights of trans youth, while offering practical tools for advocacy and action. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of how to support transgender youth through these targeted attacks on their existence and beyond.

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), the Parents and Families Support Manager at Equality Florida. Welcome to Parenting with Pride!

As a proud parent of four incredible children, three of whom identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community, my advocacy journey began with ensuring my kids had a safe and affirming space to thrive. I’m the founder and current president of PFLAG Miami, a member of HRC’s Parents for Transgender Equality Council, past LGBTQ Chair for the Miami-Dade Council of PTA/PTSA, and current president of Florida PTA Kaleidoscope PTA Chapter.

In my role with Equality Florida, I am passionate about equipping you with the tools and resources to confidently support your child and advocate for your family. My goal is to help you feel empowered to speak up proudly and be a strong voice for equality and love. Let’s connect and work together to make a difference!