SPECIAL EDUCATION EVENT and SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS WHEN: Tuesday, February 5 7 – 8:30 PM WHERE: Congregation B’nai Torah 700 Mt. Vernon Highway Sandy Springs, GA 30328 (Community Room C) Parking on the left of the main drive. Meeting is in the main building. Follow the signs. No food or drink allowed due to kosher facility. GUEST SPEAKERS: SHANNON CLAWSON State-wide Outreach Coordinator GEORGIA EQUALITY JAIME WINFREE, M.ED. Co-Founder & Director GEORGIA COALITION FOR ADVANCING SEX EDUCATION (GCASE) Talking to teens about sex can be tough. For parents of LGBTQ+ teens who are also learning about their child’s sexual orientation or gender identity, that conversation can be even more challenging. Shannon and Jaime will share with parents the state of sex education for LGBTQ+ teens in Georgia public schools and how parents can talk with their LGBTQ+ teens about sex, including sexual health and safety. — PLEASE NOTE: Our regular scheduled support group meetings will meet as usual during the education event for those who need support or wish not to attend the education event. • TEENS (Community Room A) • ADULTS (Community Room B) — PFLAG Johns Creek is here for you! OUR VISION. PFLAG envisions a world where diversity is celebrated and all people are respected, valued, and affirmed inclusive of their sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. OUR MISSION. By meeting people where they are and collaborating with others, PFLAG realizes its vision through: • SUPPORT for families, allies, and people who are LGBTQ • EDUCATION for ourselves and others about the unique issues and challenges facing people who are LGBTQ • ADVOCACY in our communities to change attitudes and create policies and laws that achieve full equality for people who are LGBTQ We welcome the participation and support of all who share in our Vision and Mission and who hope to realize our goals.
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SPECIAL EDUCATION EVENT and SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS WHEN: Tuesday, February 5 7 – 8:30 PM WHERE: Congregation B’nai Torah 700 Mt. Vernon Highway Sandy Springs, GA 30328 (Community Room C) Parking on the left of the main drive. Meeting is in the main building. Follow the signs. No food or drink allowed due to kosher facility. GUEST SPEAKERS: SHANNON CLAWSON State-wide Outreach Coordinator GEORGIA EQUALITY JAIME WINFREE, M.ED. Co-Founder & Director GEORGIA COALITION FOR ADVANCING SEX EDUCATION (GCASE) Talking to teens about sex can be tough. For parents of LGBTQ+ teens who are also learning about their child’s sexual orientation or gender identity, that conversation can be even more challenging. Shannon and Jaime will share with parents the state of sex education for LGBTQ+ teens in Georgia public schools and how parents can talk with their LGBTQ+ teens about sex, including sexual health and safety. — PLEASE NOTE: Our regular scheduled support group meetings will meet as usual during the education event for those who need support or wish not to attend the education event. • TEENS (Community Room A) • ADULTS (Community Room B) — PFLAG Johns Creek is here for you! OUR VISION. PFLAG envisions a world where diversity is celebrated and all people are respected, valued, and affirmed inclusive of their sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. OUR MISSION. By meeting people where they are and collaborating with others, PFLAG realizes its vision through: • SUPPORT for families, allies, and people who are LGBTQ • EDUCATION for ourselves and others about the unique issues and challenges facing people who are LGBTQ • ADVOCACY in our communities to change attitudes and create policies and laws that achieve full equality for people who are LGBTQ We welcome the participation and support of all who share in our Vision and Mission and who hope to realize our goals.

from Instagram: http://bit.ly/2WmVqOP SPECIAL EDUCATION EVENT and SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS

WHEN:
Tuesday, February 5
7 – 8:30 PM

WHERE:
Congregation B’nai Torah
700 Mt. Vernon Highway
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
(Community Room C)
Parking on the left of the main drive. Meeting is in the main building. Follow the signs. No food or drink allowed due to kosher facility.

GUEST SPEAKERS:

SHANNON CLAWSON
State-wide Outreach Coordinator
GEORGIA EQUALITY

JAIME WINFREE, M.ED.
Co-Founder & Director
GEORGIA COALITION FOR ADVANCING SEX EDUCATION (GCASE)

Talking to teens about sex can be tough. For parents of LGBTQ+ teens who are also learning about their child’s sexual orientation or gender identity, that conversation can be even more challenging.

Shannon and Jaime will share with parents the state of sex education for LGBTQ+ teens in Georgia public schools and how parents can talk with their LGBTQ+ teens about sex, including sexual health and safety. — PLEASE NOTE: Our regular scheduled support group meetings will meet as usual during the education event for those who need support or wish not to attend the education event. • TEENS (Community Room A)
• ADULTS (Community Room B) — PFLAG Johns Creek is here for you!

OUR VISION. PFLAG envisions a world where diversity is celebrated and all people are respected, valued, and affirmed inclusive of their sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.

OUR MISSION. By meeting people where they are and collaborating with others, PFLAG realizes its vision through: • SUPPORT for families, allies, and people who are LGBTQ
• EDUCATION for ourselves and others about the unique issues and challenges facing people who are LGBTQ
• ADVOCACY in our communities to change attitudes and create policies and laws that achieve full equality for people who are LGBTQ

We welcome the participation and support of all who share in our Vision and Mission and who hope to realize our goals.