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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.
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Transkids 101
Dr. Oz addresses the phemomenon of transgender children.
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August 31, 2010 - The Miami Herald:
Should a parent seek therapy for a child who crosses the gender divide?
- ``It's not so much that younger children are exhibiting this behavior... [i]t is something that has already existed. There is just more research and visibility.'' 
August 31, 2010 - Transgender Equality: Moving Forward on Accurate Identification - The new passport policy announced by the State Department in June will make a difference in the lives of many transgender people around the country. Many transgender people who previously were unable to do so can now obtain identification that accurately reflects who they are, and makes it less likely that they will encounter discrimination or harassment .
 August 17, 2010 - TeenNick: Groundbreaking 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.
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| MEDIA ALERT: TYFA President Shannon Garcia will be a guest on Blooming Out, a GLBT-oriented webcast and Podcast based in Indiana, on Thursday, September 2, 6:20 - 6:30 pm (ET). She'll be talking about the changes in the passport application process and how they benefit transgender youth. Listen live on the WFHB webcast
 August 20, 2010 - A Penny For Your Thoughts
Those of you who follow my Facebook may be aware that I made an emergency trip to Kansas this week. A school there was refusing to recognize a 10 year old transgender girl's gender identity. They were requiring her to attend school as male and wouldn't budge.
August 11, 2010 - The Youth Resources Area of the TYFA  website is now active. We want to welcome our young, inquiring visitors.
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TransKids Rock Monthly Support Meeting
When: First Sunday of the month, 1pm – 4pm
Where: Jesus MCC, 2050 E. 55th Place, Indianapolis, IN. 46220 ()
Description: TransKids Rock is a monthly support group for parents and family members with gender variant/transgender children under the age of 22. A safe place for parents and family members to gain resources and talk with others in similar situations. Children and youth are also welcome to participate in our youth programming. For more contact information, contact Shannon Garcia at shannong@imatyfa.org.
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| June 23, 2010 — KALW, San Francisco - "Your Call": What does it mean to be transgender or transsexual today? How should our healthcare system and society support transgender people? Guests: Matt Wood--staff attorney for the Transgender Law Center, and Kim Pearson--co-founder and executive director of Trans Youth Family Allies. (Audio: length= 1 Hour)
May 18, 2010 — http://pamshouseblend.com - Autumn Sandeen of Pam's House Blend interviews TransYouth Family Allies Executive Director Kim Pearson at the 5th Annual California Transgender Leadership Summit.
Kim talks about the importance of California's Transgender Advocacy Day to transgender youth, reminding us that laws that effect transgender adults also have an inpact on transgender youth. (video: length=8:14) |
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Our Brochure
Providing an overview of TYFA services, programs, mission and vision, our brochure, when downloaded, will fit onto an 8-1/2x11 sheet. TYFA Brochure - Inside TYFA Brochure - Outside You may download and print individual copies or contact us at info@imatyfa.org for bulk orders.
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