LGBTQ Family Resources

WIC works hard to be inclusive of the local LGBTQ+ community. The following are resources that may be relevant LGBTQ+ parents.

Parenting Articles

• Can A Man Breastfeed? Supporting Breastfeeding LGBTQ Families
• Transgender Parents and Chest/Breastfeeding
• Parenting for Gay and Lesbian Parents - Questions To Expect and How To Support Your Children
• American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Parents
• American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Transgender and Gender Diverse Youth

Please note:

Information is provided for educational purposes only. Online information is NOT a substitute for an in-person evaluation by a qualified, independent International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) or your health care provider. All material on this website is provided for educational purposes only, although every effort is made to provide accurate and up-to-date information. Unless otherwise noted, the articles at this website are not written by doctors or other health care professionals. If you are concerned about your health, or that of your child, consult with your health care provider regarding the advisability of any opinions or recommendations with respect to your individual situation. Links to external media provide information about government, Shasta County, and about services and programs designed to meet the social needs of the Shasta County community. The County of Shasta is not responsible for the subject matter or accessibility of these external media. External links are provided as a convenience for users of the County Affiliated Sites.