An Affirming Home for Every LGBTQ Kid

Our Mama Dragons team greatly appreciates your generous support, as we continue our work to support affirming homes for all individuals who identify as LGBTQ. 

The numbers tell a sad story: 62% of LGBTQ youth do not have an affirming home. More than 40% of youth who identify as LGBTQ seriously consider suicide, and/or chronically self-harm. As the Trevor Project continues to find in their annual surveys, “LGBTQ young people are four times more likely to attempt suicide, and suicide remains the second leading cause of death among all young people in the U.S.” 

However, there is hope: LGBTQ youth who felt highly supported by their family attempted suicide at 1/2 the rate of their unaffirmed peers. 

Our programs are focused on supporting and educating mothers from non-affirming backgrounds, religions, and cultures, particularly during the first year after their child comes out. These programs offer LGBTQ education, suicide prevention, and support groups that result in affirming parenting.

In addition to our online and virtual support and resources, we will also be focusing on this vital mission throughout our 2024 “LUV Without Limits” Parent Education Conference, being held at the Salt Lake City Marriott (Downtown-City Creek location) on October 18&19, 2024. 

https://www.luvwithoutlimits.org/ 

We’re partnering with Dragon Dads, Flourish Therapy,  Mormon Mental Health Association, and Equality Utah to further support and educate parents, caregivers, and mental health providers of LGBTQ kids. Please join us in person to learn, connect, and create a more supportive environment for LGBTQ individuals and their families.

Together, we’re making a difference. We currently offer support to more than 10,500 members online - please help us reach others in need. Your continued generosity helps us support affirming homes for everyone who identifies as LGBTQ.

Links:

• Mama Dragons webpage
• LUV Without Limits Conference
• Mama Dragons on FaceBook