program overview

Dayton Children’s has partnered with Dayton and Montgomery County Public Health to provide “Visible and Resilient in the Community and Self” program. This is a youth informed sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression affirming (SOGIE) inclusive multi-generational prevention education services   program that works to increase health equity for LGBTQ+ youth (ages 13-18 only).

for care givers

In addition to the Visible and Resilient curriculum, care givers are supported by the Dayton Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) group to provide support and education to the care givers while the kids are working separately.

what to expect

Care givers and students meet separately. Each group will participate in:

• students - introductions, open floor discussion, Visible and Resilient lesson plan
• care givers - introductions, highpoint of the week, support and education

Please note that any student without a caregiver in attendance will need a consent signed by a caregiver in order to attend.

CLICK HERE to sign the consent

time

All meetings are 7:00 pm– 8:30 pm on the fourth Thursday of the month*. All meetings are drop-in and do not need to be attended in order.

*excluding holidays

location

Connor Child Health Pavilion

1010 Valley Street

Dayton, Ohio 45404

For more information please contact Greg Brooks at 937-641-5680

or email lgbtqgroup@childrensdayton.org

schedule of topics -  the Visible and Resilient curriculum repeats every six months, with the conversation changing based on individual inputs and needs. Order of lessons varies based on group needs. Please visit the Dayton Children’s website for the most up-to-date calendar for this support group at childrensdayton.org.

April 27– Mindfulness with Matt

Yoga Matt will spread his zenness and teach us some mindful practices to use when we’re feeling some type of way…

May 25– So…. What is intersectionality?

Some scenario-based practices will help us dive into the reality of intersectionality and how it impacts our unique experiences in the world. 

June 22– Celebration of queer champions throughout history

It’s Pride Month! A time to celebrate the Q+ community and the champions who paved the way. 

July 27– Considering

Sailing away to the Two Island Story, where our individual morals and values guide us towards decision-making…with a fun         scenario! 

August 24– Queers in community

Who’s doing what and how are they doing it? Guest speakers will engage youth by sharing their knowledge and experience in various professional roles.

September 28-What Makes a Solid Ally?

Individuals will have an opportunity to share what makes someone an ally to them. As a group, we will create an actionable list of things that allies can do to be affirming and supportive. 

October 26-Implicit Bias

Got Bias? We all do! The only way to progress is to recognize and make the choice to make a change. The group will discuss how and where implicit bias comes from, and maybe even engage in some self-reflection…

November 16-Oh, Sweet Learnin… 

YUM! The group will learn about nutritious, sweet treats and plan a menu to whip up some deliciousness for their adults in December. Discussions will surround the idea that “being healthy” can look a lot of different ways. 

December 28-Cooks BACK to the kitchen

This time around, youth will be making nutritional treats and enjoying them with the group.