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TYFA empowers children and families by partnering with educators, service providers and communities, to develop supportive environments in which gender may be expressed and respected. We envision a society free of suicide and violence in which ALL children are respected and celebrated.
LGBTQ Students – Speak Out!
Participate in GLSEN’s 2011 National School Climate Survey online.   More button
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May 18, 2011 - marieclaire.com - I Was Born a Boy: Janet Mock, now a successful writer with a nationally read magazine, describes her successful journey through childhood and adolescence.  Her inspiring story is an example of how smoothly things can go.  (Read her story)
Kim Petras Jazz Sex, Lies and Gender From the UK, a Female-to-Male Transsexual
TV interview of German transgirl Kim Petras speaking about her past as a boy. My Secret Self - the groundbreaking 2007 20/20 special with Barbara Walters Sex, Lies and Gender, a 60-minute documentary on trans-kids and adults From the U.K., the story of a female-to-male transsexual
Jordan Todosey as "Adam"August 17, 2010 - TeenNick: Ground-breaking Degrassi Episode Is Available Online - The two recently broadcast episodes of Degrassi: The Boiling Point, featuring the story of a transgender student who is accidentally "outed," can now be viewed on the TeenNick website.    More button

September 10, 2010 - We are beginning to collect submissions for a new area within the Youth Resources facility.  This area will contain writings, drawings, and other forms of self-expression from our young people.

Please forward your contributions to Shannon Garcia.
Terminology:
 Coming Out:
  Learning the Lingo
To Parents/Guardians
To School
To Friends
Transition:
  Social transition is simply changing your outward appearance (hairstyle, clothing and outward gender expression) and your name and pronouns. There is no medical intervention involved in this type of transition and is commonly referred to as a “real life test”. It is completely reversible.
  Medical transition consists of medical intervention to alter the physical/sexual characteristics of your body in order to affirm your gender identity.
Frequently Asked Questions (Youth)
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Amethyst RibbonIan Benson Project
The Amethyst Ribbon Campaign was established as part of the Ian Benson Project. Ian was a 16-year old affirmed male who took his own life in October 2007. Ian’s mother, TYFA’s secretary/treasurer, hopes to help other children and families avoid the pain and struggles that can lead to suicide among trans youth.
Donations to TYFA are tax-deductible (Federal Tax I.D. 20-8050977)
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TransYouth Family Allies or TYFA
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Holland, MI 49422-1471

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