American Academy of Pediatrics: Supporting & Caring for Transgender Children: This PDF guide is for anyone who knows a transgender or gender-expansive child. It explains what medical and education experts know about transgender children, explores some myths about gender transition in childhood, and offers suggestions for adults with a transgender child in their life.

WPATH: World Professional Association for Transgender Health is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, interdisciplinary professional and educational organization devoted to transgender health. WPATH publishes the Standards of Care and Ethical Guidelines, which articulate a professional consensus about the psychiatric, psychological, medical, and surgical management of gender dysphoria and help professionals understand the parameters within which they may offer assistance to those with these conditions.

Gender Spectrum helps to create gender sensitive and inclusive environments for all children and teens. Their website provides resources, on-line groups, and information about their family and professional conference.

The Family Acceptance Project® is a research, intervention, education and policy initiative that works to prevent health and mental health risks for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) children and youth, including suicide, homelessness and HIV – in the context of their families, cultures and faith communities.

Gender Odyssey is an international conference focused on the needs and interests of transgender and gender diverse children of all ages, their families and supporters, and the professionals who serve them.

The Trevor Project was founded in 1998 by the creators of the Academy Award®-winning short film TREVOR. The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25. Their crisis line number is 1-866-488-7386.

Human Rights Campaign represents a force of more than 3 million members and supporters nationwide. As the largest national lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer civil rights organization, HRC envisions a world where LGBTQ people are ensured of their basic equal rights, and can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community.

GLSEN provides resources to create safe and affirming schools for all, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

The National Center for Transgender Equality advocates to change policies and society to increase understanding and acceptance of transgender people. In the nation’s capital and throughout the country, NCTE works to replace disrespect, discrimination, and violence with empathy, opportunity, and justice.

Families for Transgender Equality (FTE) is a network of families with trans youth, and groups that support these families, who all want to change policies and society to improve trans people’s lives.

Services & Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Elders (SAGE USA) is the country’s largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of LGBT older people. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in New York City, SAGE is a national organization that offers supportive services and consumer resources to LGBT older people and their caregivers.

Modern Military Association of America was formed through the merger of the American Military Partner Association and OutServe-SLDN, the Modern Military Association of America is the nation’s largest non-profit organization for the LGBTQ military and veteran community.

GLAAD the world's lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy organization promoting and ensuring fair, accurate and inclusive coverage for LGBT people.

The Center for Transyouth Health and Development at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is dedicated to providing affirming care for transgender and gender diverse children, adolescents, young adults and their families. As one of the oldest and largest transyouth programs, the Center partners with youth and their families to advance the field through innovative practice, training and research LOCATION: Children's Hospital Los Angeles 5000 Sunset Blvd., 4th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90027 CONTACT: CONTACT: Jamie Julian, LCSW Ph: 323-361-5372 | Fax: 323-913-3614 Services Provided:

• Family support services and linkage to outside resources

• Case management services, including assistance with legal name and gender marker changes

• Peer Support groups

• Sexual health education including groups, one-on-one navigation services and HIV/STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease) screening and treatment.

• Access to PEP (Post Exposure Prophylaxis) and PrEP (Pre Exposure Prophylaxis) for HIV prevention.

• Voluntary participation in ground breaking research

The UCLA Gender Health Program strives to offer comprehensive medical and surgical care to the transgender and gender diverse community in Los Angeles and across the country. We bring together experts from medical and surgical disciplines to deliver a broad array of services to our patients. Recognized by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation as a "Leader in LGBTQ Health Equality," UCLA Health specializes in providing sensitive, safe, compassionate care to all patients who come through our doors. CONTACT: Ph: 310-267-4334 | Email The UCLA Gender Health Program offers:

• Primary Care Services

• Hormone Therapy

• Facial Reconstruction and Body Modification

• Chest/Top Surgery

• Genital Reconstructive Services/Bottom Surgery

• Obstetrics

• Reproductive Health and Fertility Services

• Behavioral Health Services

• Vocal Surgery

• Case Management and Care Coordination

St. John’s Well Child & Family Center (Warner Traynham Clinic) Offers transgender medical services, and is a valuable resource for lower-income and non-insured families. LOCATION: 326 West 23rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90007 CONTACT: Diana Feliz Olivia, MSW, Program Coordinator (for New Patient Appointments) Ph: 323-541-1600 ext 1068 Services Provided:

• Hormone replacement therapy

• Comprehensive healthcare, dental and mental health services

• Assistance with name/gender change

• HIV testing, counseling and treatment

• Health insurance enrollment

• Case management/referral services

Los Angeles LGBT Center Provides services for more LGBT people than any other organization in the world, offering programs, services, and global advocacy that span four broad categories: Health, Social Services and Housing, Culture and Education, Leadership and Advocacy. LOCATION: 1625 N. Schrader Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90028-6213 CONTACT: 323-993-7400 Services Provided:

• HIV and AIDS Specialty Care

• Primary Medical Care

• HIV and STD Testing and Prevention

• Mental Health Services

• Violence Prevention & Survivor Support

• Addiction Recovery Services

• Research

• Pharmacy

The UCI Health Pediatric Gender Diversity Program offers Orange County's only interdisciplinary program dedicated to caring for transgender and gender-expansive children, teens and young adults. LOCATION: 101 The City Drive South, Pavilion 3, Building 29, Orange, CA 92868 Ph: 714-456-6025 | Fax: 714-456-8808 | Email: Brit Cervantes Services for children, adolescents, and young adults include:

• Patient and family counseling

• Puberty suppression

• Gender-affirming hormone therapy

• Community connections and support

Southern California Reproductive Center LOCATION: 23365 Hawthorne Blvd, Ste 102B, Torrance, CA 90505 CONTACT: 424-299-4551 $8,000 for Egg harvesting $500 for sperm collection $700 a year for storage

LOCATION: 444 S San Vincent Blvd Ste 1002, Los Angeles, CA 90048 CONTACT: Dr. Erica Wang | Ph: 310-423-9964 Oocyte cryopreservation

The Health Coverage Guide is an interactive tool for transgender people, our families, and caregivers seeking coverage for transition-related care, offering step-by-step instructions for learning what your plan covers and to get pre-authorizations for transition-related care. It’s designed especially for people with private insurance and Medicaid, with resources for those with Medicare as well.

Trans Legal Services Network (TLSN) is a project of the National Center for Transgender Equality. It helps ensure every transgender person can navigate the complicated name and gender change processes, and confidently addresses other legal issues they may face.

St. John's Transgender Clinic offers support for name and gender change. Click the link for a free PDF brochure.

Lambda Legal is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender persons, and persons living with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work.

ACLU works in courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties that the Constitution and the laws of the United States guarantee everyone in this country.

Transmen (FTM)

• Hudson’s FTM Resource Guide

• Trans Guys

• Gc2B

• Underworks

• Reel Magik Prosthetics and Packers

Transwomen (MTF)

Laser Clinics

• New Look Skin Center

• LA Beauty Skin Center

• Pure Touch Skin Center

• ProLase Clinic

• Lasky Aesthetics

• Fix Laser & Skin Center

Electrolysis

• Beverly Hills Hair Free

• Layla's Electrolysis and Skin Care

• Mandala Electrolysis Hair Removal

• Lisa Rulli, L.E. – Electrologist

• Sabrena Smith Electrology

• Zap Electrolysis

• Dana Elise Solutions

• Mary's Body AEsthetica Med Spa

• ABOUTFACE2

• Arlene's Skin Care and Electrolysis Spa

• Marlyn Palmquist, C.P.E (S.B. Aesthetics & Eletrolysis)

• OC Electrolysis

Voice Therapy

• Christie Block at New York Speech & Voice Lab

• Kathe Perez

• Say It Proud Speech Therapy

• Michelle Gordon Speech Pathology

• LA Speech Therapy Solutions

• PRYDE Voice and Speech Therapy

• Anna Lantry BM, GCPH

Transforming Family is a Los Angeles based family support group creating a positive environment for children, adolescents, and their families to explore issues of gender identity. To ensure the privacy of the families attending Transforming Family, they do not publish the time, date, or location of their meetings. If you'd like to attend a Transforming Family meeting, please contact them and they will be in touch as soon as possible.

South Bay LGBT Center: The Lesbian, Gay, Bi & Transgender Community Organization's mission is to provide a focal point for the members of our community in the South Bay for education, social interaction, personal growth, and political power, and to foster public understanding of our community. The Center offers groups, activities, resources and support for local area LGBTQ individuals and families. LOCATION: 16610 Crenshaw Blvd. Torrance, CA 90504 CONTACT: 310-328-6550

The LGBTQ Center Long Beach The LGBTQ Center Long Beach advances equity for LGBTQ people through culturally responsive advocacy, education, programs, and services. The Center provides Mental Health Counseling, Legal Services, Social Services, Education & Resources, Cultural Programs and Events. LOCATION: 2017 East 4th Street, Long Beach, CA 90814 CONTACT: 562-434-4455

Transfamilies.org Trans Families is a nonprofit organization that has been supporting transgender people and their families since 2008. They run online parent support groups, a trans youth leadership program, special topics groups, and youth support groups.

Books for Parents and Families

• Raising My Rainbow by Lori Duron

• The Gender Creative Child: Pathways for Nurturing and Supporting Children Who Live Outside Gender - Boxes by Diane Ehrensaft Ph.D.

• The Transgender Child: A Handbook for Families and Professionals by Stephanie Brill and Rachel Pepper

• The Transgender Teen by Stephanie Brill and Lisa Kenney

• Gender Born, Gender Made: Raising Healthy Gender Nonconforming Children by Diane Ehrensaft Ph.D.

• Trans-Kin: A Guide for Family and Friends of Transgender People by Eleanor A. Hubbard, Cameron T. Whitley

• Transgender Children and Youth: Cultivating Pride and Joy with Families in Transition by Elijah Neely

• Transitions of the Heart: Stories of Love, Struggle and Acceptance by Mothers of Transgender and Gender Variant Children by Rachel Pepper

Books for Children

• Annie’s Plaid Shirt (pre-K-2) by Stacy B. Davids

• The Boy & the Bindi (Pre-K-2) by Vivek Shraya

• Bunnybear (Pre-K-1) by Andrea J. Loney

• I am Jazz (K-5) by Jessica Hershel and Jazz Jennings

• Introducing Teddy: A gentle story about gender and friendship (Pre-K-K) by Jess Walton

• It Feels Good to Be Yourself (Pre-K-3) by Theresa Thorn

• Jacob’s New Dress (Pre-K-2) by Sarah and Ian Hoffman

• Julian is a Mermaid (Pre-K-2) by Jessica Love

• The Pants Project (3-6) by Cat Clarke

• Red: A Crayon’s Story (Pre-K-1) by Michael Hall

• They, She, He Easy as ABC (Pre-K-1) by Maya and Matthew Smith-Gonzalez

• When Aidan Became a Big Brother (Pre-K-2) by Kyle Lukoff and Kaylani Juanita

• Zenobia July (5-6) by Lisa Bunker

• George (K-5) by Alex Gino

Transgender Topics

• Transgender 101: A Simple Guide to a Complex Issue by Nicholas M. Teich

• Trans Forming Families: Real Stories about Transgendered Loved Ones by Jessica Xavier, Mary Boenke and Arlene Istar Lev

• Tomorrow Will Be Different by Sarah McBride

• Becoming a Visible Man by Jamison Green

• She’s Not There: A Life in Two Genders by Jennifer Finney Boylan

• Through the Door of a Life: A Jewish Journey Between Genders by Joy Ladin

• Gender outlaw: On Men, Women and the Rest of Us by Kate Bornstein

• Stuck in the Middle with You: A Memoir of Parenting in Three Genders by Jennifer Finney Boylan

• Making Mr. Wright: Memoirs of a Black Female-to-Male Transsexual by Reno Prestige Wright

• Redefining Realness: My Path to Womanhood, Identity, Love & So Much More by Janet Mock

• Becoming Nicole: The Transformation of an American Family by Amy Ellis Nutt

• Trans Bodies, Trans Selves: A Resource for the Transgender Community
  

Books for Partners

• Love Lives Here: A Story of Thriving in A Transgender Family by Amanda Jetté Knox

• The Trans Partner Handbook: A Guide for When your Partner Transitions by Jo Green

• She’s Not the Man I Married: My Life With A Transgender Husband by Helen Boyd

• My Husband’s A Woman Now: A Shared Journey of Transition and Love by Leslie Hilburn Fabian

• Trans-kin: A Guide for Family & Friends of Transgender People

• I Know Who You Are, but What Am I?: A Partner’s Perspective on Transgender Love by Ali Sands

• The Reflective Workbook for Partners of Transgender People by D.M. Maynard

• She Said, She Said: Love, Loss & Living My New Normal by Anne M. Reid

Human Rights Campaign The resources in this section are intended to help LGBTQ people, their families, friends and allies, find powerful and transformative spaces to learn more about the intersection of their faith and LGBTQ issues.

Transmission Ministry Collective An online community dedicated to the spiritual care, faith formation, and leadership potential of transgender and gender-expansive Christians.