Parachute
Partners
for parents and families of LGBTQ+ kids
We are proud to be partnering with Mama Dragons as we work together to create understanding and acceptance for our LGBTQ+ children.
Together, we are offering Encircle guests free access to the renowned Parachute program, created to “help parents of LGBTQ+ children as they learn to better understand, support, and celebrate their child”.
Let’s learn and grow together
Learn more about Encircle and how Parachute can help parents, families, and communities affirm, support, and celebrate LGBTQ+ children. Get your free e-course.
Working
together
helping parents learn to better understand,
support, and celebrate their LGBTQ+ children
Receive a code for a FREE e-course bundle today!
Designed by parents for parents
Follow the link below to fill out the form to receive your code for a FREE e-course bundle exclusively for parents
Parachute courses are designed by parents, for parents who are new to the journey of parenting an LGBTQ+ child who might be facing the same questions and concerns they once did.
We’re in this together.
Research suggests that among LGBTQ+ youth, only one-third experience parental acceptance.
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• LGBTQ+ youth are more than 4X as likely to attempt suicide than their peers.
• Suicide is the second leading cause of death among young people aged 10 to 24 (Hedegaard, Curtin, & Warner, 2018) — and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth are at significantly increased risk.
• The Trevor Project’s research has found that LGBTQ youth who found their school and home to be LGBTQ-affirming reported lower rates of attempting suicide.
Having at least one accepting adult can reduce the risk of a suicide attempt among LGBTQ+ young people by 40%.
Meaning, parents play a fundamental role in fostering a safe & inclusive environment for their LGBTQ+ children.
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These groups occur every week at the same time at every Encircle home! This makes it easy for you to find support no matter where you are.
Connect
Tuesdays 7:00-9:00pmJoin us weekly for crucial conversations between parents and allies of LGBTQ+ loved ones (ages 18+).
Can’t attend in person? No problem. Join the group Online!
*Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see who our guest speakers will be for each location.
Lunch With Lisa
Tuesdays at 12pmFor Parents and adult allies of LGBTQ+ family, friends, and loved ones. This is a safe, affirming environment, and our facilitators ensure everyone is included and heard.
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First Time? No Worries.
We give countless tours everyday and almost everyone is nervous when they walk in. Bring someone with you, in fact, we would encourage you to do so! We will show you around the house and explain everything we do.
Schedule a tour HERE!
We can’t wait to meet you!
More resources and support for parents of LGBTQ+ kids
Healthy social connections are consistently and positively associated with all indicators of psychological well-being.
Resources for everyone.
*These pamphlets are outdated and might include incorrect terms/verbiage.
