Child Welfare Legislative Updates: June 7-18, 2021
Please review the following child welfare legislative updates pertinent to children and families from June 7-18, 2021. These bills and other important legislation can be tracked at GovTrack.us. Health S. 1977 — Sen. Bob…
SCOTUS Rules Unanimously in LGBTQ+ Rights Case
On June 17, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Philadelphia Catholic Social Services in the LGBTQ+ rights case of Fulton v. The City of Philadelphia—the case that considered…
SisTers Hosts People’s PRIDE PGH 2021
June 18 – 20, 2021 June 18th – Self Care Day – Care Packages will be mailed out to registered Pride AttendeesJune 19th- LGBTQ Pittsburgh’s Best Award CeremonyJune 20th- Pittsburgh…
Child Welfare Legislative Updates: May 24 – June 4, 2021
Please review the following child welfare legislative updates pertinent to children and families from May 24 – June 4, 2021. These bills and other important legislation can be tracked at GovTrack.us. Health S….
TRU: COLORS Happy Day Sign-Up
When: Friday, June 18th from 3-4pm Who: LGBTQ+ teens 14-18 years old Join the Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation’s Tobacco Resistance Unit (TRU: COLORS) for a walk through one of Pittsburgh’s…
Reel Youth Hosts Film Night for LGBTQ+ Youth
Reel Youth is a special night of award-winning short films for the younger LGBTQ+ community and allies! This virtual party is filled with games, prizes and discussion, hosted by Akasha L….
Loving Her in the Skin She’s In
How a grandfather’s unconditional love for his LGBTQIA2S+ granddaughter fosters family and community acceptance Coming out LGBTQIA2S+ (i.e., Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and/or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, Two-Spirit) is—or always should be—a…
Day of Silence: Register to Participate on April 23!
The GLSEN Day of Silence on April 23, 2021, is a nationwide event led by students. During this time, everyone involved takes a vow of silence to highlight the effects…
Affirming LGBTQ+ Youth: ASCI Training for Caregivers
Can you imagine growing up without anyone who affirms your identity? When youth in care enter a new home, it is important that caregivers protect and prepare them for societal…