Two Michigan organizations are holding a free, one-day event, open to the public, to teach parents/caregivers how to become more affirming and supportive of the LGBTQ youth in their lives.
The Michigan Organization for Adolescent Sexual Health and Stand With Trans were awarded a grant from the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan to run the Southeast Michigan Community Education and Engagement project in Wayne County. The SMCEE event will educate adult community members on how to be more supportive, affirming and inclusive for transgender or non-binary youth. It will cover 'introductory' aspects, including vocabulary, understanding gender identity, sexual orientation, and more. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions with experts in the fields of medicine, education, law, and more.
The SMCEE project is free to attend and open to the public. Professionals, parents, caregivers, and community members are encouraged to attend. It is being done in collaboration with Dr. Melissa Farrell, ACLU attorney Jay Kaplan, and others.
The event takes place on Nov. 9 from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Beaumont – Dearborn, Kalman Auditorium, 18101 Oakwood Blvd. in Dearborn. If you would like to attend or have questions, please email Lacey Slay at [email protected]. The link to register is: bit.ly/SMCEE.
One-Day Community Ed Event on How to support, embrace and celebrate transgender Youth
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