Trans Youth Resources and Advocacy
TYRA is a program of Illinois Gender Advocates and the Howard Brown Health Center
| Our vision is to create a community that celebrates the inherent worth and dignity of every person, regardless gender identity or gender expression. |
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Most transgender youth feel unsafe in school because of gender identity or expression. The rate of dropout, suicide & homelessness is disproportionately high. |
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Illinois Gender Advocates’ TYRA program serves as a resource for youth, their parents, schools, councelors, care providers and others. |
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| We provide a weekly drop-in center... a safe, confidential place for youth, ages of 14 to 24, to come and meet other transgender or questioning youth. |
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We advocate on behalf of transgender youth for inclusive services and programs at schools, social service agencies, foster care facilities, and other agencies. |