Parent community applications are OPEN 🙌

Published about 2 months ago • 1 min read

The application window for the Parents of Trans Youth Community (PTYC) is now open!

Reader, you might not be the parent of a trans child. But before you close this email, think about who you know with trans kids, and consider forwarding this message to them.

OK, so here's the scoop about our membership community:

✨Who is PTYC for? ✨
Parents and caregivers who affirm their trans kids (of any age)

✨What’s inside? ✨
- Live events every week
- 24/7 access to moderated chat spaces
- Monthly support groups
- Guest expert workshops
- Book club
- Movie club
- 115+ vetted members from all over the U.S. and around the world
- Positive energy!

✨How safe is it? ✨
- Application form
- Zoom interview
- Private, invite-only membership link
- Independent platform with data security measures
- Membership fee (scholarships available to anyone)
- Community guidelines agreement

✨How do I join PTYC? ✨
- Submit an online application
- Chat with a member on Zoom
- Choose your membership plan
- Join the community!

✨What does it cost? ✨
Membership options:
$96/quarter – great if you’re testing it out or need flexibility
$320/year – our best value (2 months free)

Scholarships are available to anyone who asks, simply by checking a box.

This month’s application window is June 30 - July 7.

For more info and to apply, just click the button below.

Apply here!

Last chance to register for tonight's conversation with acclaimed trans author and activist Raquel Willis! It's at 7pm CDT / 8pm EDT on Zoom.

I am thoroughly enjoying Raquel's memoir and can't wait to discuss it with her tonight.

Be sure to register at least 30 minutes before the event; an actual human is manually approving the registrations! (that would be me)

Mandy Giles
Founder and CEO
Parents of Trans Youth

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