Parent / Caregiver Support

Support and connection for parents and caregivers of LGBTQ+ youth.

Parenting an LGBTQ+ teen or young adult can sometimes feel overwhelming. Youth Outlook’s Thrive support group offers a confidential and welcoming space for parents, foster parents, guardians, and full-time caregivers of LGBTQ+ youth to share experiences, ask questions, and learn from one another. Para el grupo de español, haga clic aquí.

Build stronger bonds with help from experts.

Through Thrive, caregivers receive guidance from licensed professionals and guest experts, as well as practical tools and resources to navigate challenges. Thrive empowers caregivers to better understand and support their LGBTQ+ teen or young adult—while creating a community of solidarity and hope.

Thrive Parent and Caregiver Support Group Schedule

The Thrive parent and caregiver support group meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday from 7:00 to 8:30 PM in Naperville. Email thrive@youth-outlook.org for details and location. There is no cost to participate. Para el grupo de español, haga clic aquí.

Thrive is for caregivers of LGBTQ+ youth aged 12-25. Families with LGBTQ+ children in grades K-6 can find support at our Rainbow Sprouts program.

LGBTQ+ youth ages 12-20 are welcome to join our Drop-In Centers, safe and affirming spaces that meet weekly across northern and central Illinois, as well as online. For locations and schedule, click here.

Feel free to post or share flyers about our parent and caregiver support groups within your community or organization! Click the links to download our Thrive flyer, Prosperar flyer in Spanish, and our Prosperar flyer in English.

Padres y cuidadores de niños, adolescentes, y adultos jóvenes LGBTQ+, se reúnen con nosotros y PROSPERAR!

Youth Outlook está orgulloso de ofrecer nuestro grupo nuevo, Prosperar! Encuentra comunidad con otras familias quienes comparten experiencias similares y aprende de expertos quienes proveerán percepciones valuables para ayudarle a navegar este viaje.

Cuándo y cómo unirse

Nos reunimos el primer y tercer miércoles de cada mes entre las 7:00 – 8:30 PM por Zoom. Para recibir el enlace de Zoom, envíe un email a prosperar@youth-outlook.org. No hay ningún costo para participar.

Funding for this project was provided in part by the Kane County Health Department.
La financiación para este proyecto fue proporcionada en parte por el Departamento de Salud del Condado de Kane.