Families in TRANSition:
A Resource Guide for Parents of Trans Youth

About Families in TRANSition:

Families In TRANSition: A Resource Guide for Parents of Trans Youth is the first comprehensive Canadian publication to address the needs of parents and families supporting their trans children.  Families in TRANSition summarizes the experiences, strategies, and successes of a working group of community consultants – researchers, counsellors, parents, advocates as well as trans youth themselves. Families in TRANSition provides the stories of parents and youth along with practical and sensitive parent-to-parent and professional therapeutic advice. This guide was written and published by CTYS (Central Toronto Youth Services) with the support and collaboration of many community members and organizations, especially P-FLAG Toronto (Parents Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) and Transceptance (a Toronto support group for parents of trans youth).

Support for Families in Transition :

"This guide will be an invaluable resource for both trans youth and their families right across the province."

~The Honourable George Smitherman, MPP, Ontario Minister of Health and Longterm Care

“This comprehensive, insightful and empowering guide provides encouragement and hope as we parents take a deep breath and accompany ou r gender-variant children on the shared journey to full acceptance, dignity and celebration.”
~ Joan Wiley, TransParent Canada

“ This guide is an easy to read, informative, and reassuring document for trans youth, their parents, guardians, family members and the community. As a parent and member of PFLAG, I highly recommend it.”
~ Simonne LeBreton, Board Member and Parent, PFLAG Toronto

“Finally, a sensitive, well-written support resource for parents of transgendered kids that’s local and up-to-date. Where can I get copies? ”
~ Dr. Syndey Tam, Physician , Sherbourne Health Centre

Obtaining a copy:

Download a free copy of the guide in PDF format (28Mb) by clicking here.

Purchase a hard-copy of the guide via paypal for $10.00:

For more information, contact:

Dr. Nicola Brown

Researcher, Pride & Prejudice Program

Central Toronto Youth Services

65 Wellesley Street East, Suite 300

Toronto, ON M4Y 1G7

416.924.2100 | nicola.brown@ctys.org

Families in TRANSition: A resource guide for parents of trans youth
was produced with the support of our partners: