Families in TRANSition (FIT), Central Toronto Youth Services (CTYS)

Families in TRANSition (FIT) is a 10-week closed group for parents / caregivers of 2-Spirit, trans, non-binary, gender-questioning youth (ages 13-24) who have recently learned of their child’s gender identity.

This group typically runs 4 times a year, for 10 weeks. Please contact Jordan.Zaitzow@ctys.org for more information about registration and dates.

For now, this service continues to operate virtually. Parents from anywhere in the GTA, throughout Ontario, or across so-called Canada are welcome to join.

Participants will be supported to:
-Gain tools and knowledge to help improve communication and strengthen their relationship with their youth
-Learn about social, legal and physical transition options
-Strengthen skills for managing strong emotions (fear, sadness, worry, etc.)
-Explore societal/cultural/religious beliefs that impact trans youth and their families
-Build skills to support their youth and family when facing discrimination/transphobia/transmisogyny
-Promote youth mental health and resilience

There is also a FIT youth group that is open to youth ages 13-24 who are Two Spirit, nonbinary, trans, or exploring gender in any way. The youth group focuses on gender exploration, identity, and activism, through an arts-based lens. Contact Char Bondy char.bondy@ctys.org for more details!

65 Wellesley Street East
Toronto, ON M4Y 1G7
Phone: 416-799-6461
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Ages Served: 13-24
Fees: Free
Languages: English
Regions Served: All of Ontario
Type of Service: Drop-in/Support Group, Education/Workshops
Closed Identity-Specific Groups: Trans women/girls, Trans men/boys, Non-binary, Two-spirit, Open to All Races, Trans

Access

Physically Accessible to Wheelchairs and Mobility Devices: N/A
Accessible Washrooms: N/A
Gender-neutral Washrooms: N/A
Scent-free / Low Scent: N/A
ASL: Available upon request
Childcare: N/A
Food: N/A
Transit Reimbursements: N/A
Alcohol: N/A
Other Access Info:
Group will be continuing over zoom, into the foreseeable future. We see access as dynamic and evolving, and try to be responsive to the present needs of any group of participants. Upon intake to the group, there are opportunities to discuss what accessibility in group looks like for you. Accommodations and critical group redesign can be determined based on the needs of participants.