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Youth Well-Being Program
HRC Foundation's Youth Well-Being Program is dedicated to improving the lived experience of LGBTQ+ youth in everyday institutions of daily life.
HRC Foundation's Youth Well-Being Program is dedicated to improving the lived experience of LGBTQ+ youth in everyday institutions of daily life--families, schools, after-school and out-of-school enrichment programs, summer camps, community centers, health and wellness programs, child welfare, juvenile justice, and other systems of care.
The Youth Well-Being Program includes the annual Time to THRIVE regional summit, Project THRIVE, the Youth Ambassador Initiative, and a portfolio of training, professional development, and educational resources to help youth-serving professionals promote the overall well-being of LGBTQ+ youth.
who serve 2 million young people have received professional development from Youth Well Being's annual Time to THRIVE conference, webinars, and participation at other major national convenings.
representing over 7 million youth-serving professionals receive direct support and technical assistance from the Youth Well-Being Program, advancing their LGBTQ+ inclusion efforts, including adopting stronger LGBTQ+-inclusive policies, position statements, resolutions and member resources.
have their voices amplified by the Youth Well-Being Program, allowing their stories to motivate adults to create safe, inclusive spaces for them to thrive.
Youth Well-Being Initiatives:
Youth Ambassadors
Youth Ambassadors provides a leadership opportunity to LGBTQ+ young advocates who are interested in helping raise awareness of HRC’s efforts to improve the lives of LGBTQ+ youth at home, at school, at work, and beyond through storytelling.
Project THRIVE
Project THRIVE is a multi-year national campaign to create more equitable, inclusive support systems, and communities for LGBTQ+ youth. Project THRIVE will build the skills and capacities of all youth-serving professionals to better meet the needs of LGBTQ+ young people.
Time to THRIVE
Time to THRIVE is an annual regional summit for educators, counselors, social workers, and other youth-serving professionals to learn how they can create and continue to foster safe, inclusive, and affirming environments for LGBTQ+ youth.
Resources for Youth-Serving Professionals:
Project THRIVE newsletter
Every month, the newsletter features new resources from professional organizations like the National Education Association (NEA), spotlights on Project THRIVE partner organizations, webinars and much more! Sign up or view our archived newsletters.
Promoting Emotional Well-Being for LGBTQ+ Youth
HRC Foundation’s Youth Well-Being Program is excited to offer this FREE online learning module for social workers, counselors, educators and other youth-serving professionals.
Resources for Youth Serving Professionals
The Youth Well-Being program at HRC Foundation has compiled the following resources to support the professional development of youth-serving professionals in affirming LGBTQ+ youth.