Parent & Caregiver
Virtual Support Group
At Trans Up Front, we offer monthly support groups designed specifically for parents and caregivers of transgender and gender nonconforming individuals throughout the state of Illinois. These groups are facilitated by fellow parents and caregivers and TGNC professionals who understand the journey firsthand. In today’s political climate, we know that support, solidarity, and community are more important than ever.
These groups have no cost and no insurance is required.
The groups run monthly on the 1st Thursday of the month via zoom.
First group meets on Thursday, December 4, 2025
Group Structure
Each 90-minute session is structured to provide connection and meaningful conversation:
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First 30 minutes: Gather as one community to discuss timely issues, share updates, and connect with a featured guest speaker or resource each month.
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Next 30 minutes: Stay together as one group to learn from each other's experience and discuss issues that span across different ages. .
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Final 30 minutes: Break into smaller groups organized by your child’s age—9 & under, 10–13, 14–17, and 18 & over—to foster deeper connection and understanding with families in similar stages of life.
How to join
For protection of our community members we screen every family applying into our support group.
Admission process:
1. Fill out the form below
2. An advocate will reach out to you to schedule a 15 minute call or zoom meeting to learn more about your family.
3. Receive the zoom information & join the support group!