Non-profit aims to help parents of trans and non-binary children Kelsey Waits, whose family was recently featured in national news, spent years searching for resources on how best to raise a …
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Non-profit aims to help parents of trans and non-binary children
Kelsey Waits, whose family was recently featured in national news, spent years searching for resources on how best to raise a transgender child. With limited resources on the subject, and few people to turn to, her family felt very isolated. Now she is working with other parents to turn their experiences into action by launching the TransParent Alliance. The organization will focus on providing education and support to parents and caregivers of transgender or non-binary children ages 3 – 18.
“When your child first tells you that their gender may not align with their body, parents can experience a wide range of emotions,” stated Ms. Waits. “We understand that feeling because we’ve been there. And like many parents, we just wanted to learn ways to best support our child.”
“We want to help other families who are going through this transition with their child and provide them with the reassurance, knowledge, and guidance to know they are not alone,” shared Stacy Elling, co-founder of the TransParent Alliance. “We can help them navigate the path to becoming their child’s first true ally.”
The TransParent Alliance will kick off with a “Triple Your Impact” fundraising drive aimed at raising $30,000. Funds raised will be used to create community events and physical welcoming kits for families, focusing first on rural Minnesota. An initial donor has committed $20,000 for the effort. For every dollar raised in the initial drive up to $10,000, this donor will give two dollars.
Parents and caregivers can access support right away though a free digital download: “A Guide to Becoming Your Child’s First Ally”. Families and allies can visit www.thetransparentalliance.org to download the guide, donate, learn more about the organization, and sign up for emails to stay informed. The TransParent Alliance is also on Facebook and Instagram: @transparentalliance.
For More Information Contact: Lee Stoffel, TPA Board Member and Media Relations. 612-388-6607 [email protected] gmail.com
