Programs

Youth & Schools

The Los Angeles LGBT Center is committed to supporting the next generation of LGBTQ+ folks as they make their way through childhood, adolescence, and early adulthood. Helping young people understand that their identity is valid, their voices are important, and that they belong is key to helping them grow into healthy, equal, and complete individuals.

Support at Every Level

Each year, the Center engages directly with student LGBT/GSA groups on campus, trains school staff with basic skills to be competent working with LGBTQ+ students, and engages with school districts nationwide through the OUT for Safe Schools® program to ensure LGBTQ+ students are safe and supported on campus.

If you’re a student looking for support, a parent or caregiver wanting to encourage your child or an educator wanting to create inclusive and equitable school campuses, follow the links below to connect with the Center’s school-based team.

OUT for Safe Schools® Toolkit

Programs

Educators & Adults

We provide educators, adults, and institutions with the trainings, support, and resources they need to build LGBTQ+-affirming, spaces for queer and trans students.

LGBTQ+ Students & Allies

Our in-school programs help LGBTQ+ youth create communities and develop the skills to build healthy and complete lives.

Scenes from Models of Pride: The World's Largest Free Summit for LGBTQ+ Youth

Join Us for Models of Pride!

Celebrating over 30 years of success, Models of Pride is the world’s largest free summit for LGBTQ+ youth and their allies, complete with exciting and interactive activities, dancing and music, and showstopping performances! The event also includes a college and job fair, carnival games, delicious food, and more—all complete free. All LGBTQ+ youth ages 24 and younger and their allies, friends, and families are invited to attend.

Our Schools Are Under Attack

As we speak, far-right groups are attempting to erase LGBTQ+ curriculum from schools, force the outing of queer and trans students to their parents, and limit access to sports and other activities for trans youth. We're fighting back—but we need your help.

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