Uphold is a parent-led support community for caregivers of transgender, gender-diverse, and gender-questioning children and loved ones. We offer private, one-to-one parent support grounded in lived experience, designed for families who want more than public forums or generalized support groups.

Uphold is for parents, caregivers, and loved ones supporting children and young people across a wide range of gender experiences, including gender questioning, being transgender or gender-diverse, and experiences of gender dysphoria. Whether you are just beginning to seek support or have been advocating for years, Uphold meets caregivers where they are.

Uphold is different from traditional support groups and online forums. Instead of large group discussions or public message boards, Uphold connects caregivers through private, one-to-one conversations with other parents who have walked similar paths. This allows for more relevant, private, and meaningful support.

One-to-one parent support allows caregivers to share resources, ask specific questions, and learn from real-life experience. These conversations help parents gain clarity, confidence, and practical understanding so they are better equipped to support transgender and gender-diverse children at home, at school, and in daily life.

Uphold is a parent-led support network which contributes a % of proceeds to various LGBTQ+ nonprofits.

Caregivers connect around real, day-to-day questions, including supporting a child who is questioning their gender, understanding gender dysphoria, navigating school and healthcare environments, advocating for their child, and building confidence as a parent. Conversations are shaped by what families actually need, not a prescribed curriculum.

Caregivers can apply to join through our website. Once accepted, families are thoughtfully matched for one-to-one conversations based on shared experiences and needs.