Parents of Trans Youth partners with the Montrose Center in Houston to offer a peer support group specifically for parents and caregivers of transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse youth.

On the fourth Sunday of each month, we discuss general joys and challenges related to parenting gender-diverse youth and topics as prompted or suggested by participants.

Groups are free, voluntary, and confidential. No RSVP needed; just drop in!

The support group coincides with Hatch Jr., a Montrose Center program for LGBTQIA+ youth ages 7-12. Contact hatchyouth@montrosecenter.org for more info.

Any parent or caregiver of trans youth in the greater Houston area is welcome to join us to be in community, learn from each other, and support each other.

4th Sundays, 2-3:30pm
Doors open at 2pm and discussion is from 2:15-3:30pm.

The Montrose Center
401 Branard Street, Rm 114
Houston, Texas 77006

(Take the stairs or elevator one floor above ground level and follow the signs)

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Join other Texas parents + trans folks for a virtual Stitch 'n' Bitch session to get those feelings out, share resources, scream at our state government – whatever you need. You don’t really have to stitch, but we will definitely bitch.

The stitch ‘n’ bitch session will be 1 hour. The event will be held live on Zoom and will not be recorded to protect confidentiality. Attendees are encouraged to participate via video, audio, and/or chat.

The session is open to parents and caregivers of transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse children in Texas as well as anyone in the Texas transgender community. 

Cursing is permitted and encouraged.

Anyone showing harassing, discriminatory, or generally crappy behavior will be removed immediately.

This event is FREE thanks to the generous sponsorship of Anne Russey Counseling!

Join the "live studio audience" for the Queer Voices radio show and podcast on Sunday, August 25th at the Montrose Center from 4-5 pm. Queer Voices will be taping a panel discussion with Parents of Trans Youth, including founder Mandy Giles and other local parents.

The panel discussion will be family-friendly and is right after our monthly support group down the hall from 2:15-3:30 pm!

The Montrose Center
401 Branard Street, Rm 106
Houston, Texas 77006
(Take the stairs or elevator one floor above ground level.)

Queer Voices is a radio show on KPFT 90.1 FM on-air every Wednesday at 8 pm and has been in existence since the 1970s. The show is also available as a podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and several other platforms.

If you’re an LGBTQ+ ally and you’ve ever wondered:

🌈 Can I wear a rainbow pin/button if I’m not LGBTQ+?
🌈 What should I do if I accidentally misgender a transgender person?
🌈 Where do I even start supporting the LGBTQ+ community beyond my home?
🌈 How can I create positive change?

Then this FREE webinar is for you!

“Turning Allyship Into Action” hosted by Joon and Parents of Trans Youth

Wednesday, June 26, 2024
@ 5pm PT / @ 7pm CT

Presenter Mandy Giles will give you tools and resources to turn your good intentions into concrete supportive actions!

The webinar will be recorded, and all who register will receive the recording. Click the button below to sign up!

Come hang with me at the Parents of Trans Youth table at the Open House at the Montrose Center on Wednesday, June 5th from 5 – 8 PM. This free event is an opportunity for the community to welcome the Center’s new Chief Executive Officer Avery Belyeu and to learn more about the Center and its invaluable services and programs.

The evening will include a fireside chat and live Q&A session with Avery, as well as interactive educational stations where you can learn more about the Montrose Center’s work.

Parking will be available on-site as well as plenty of street parking throughout the neighborhood.

Questions about the event? Please contact Volunteer Manager, Alex Torres at 713.800.0895 or volunteer@montrosecenter.org.

401 Branard Street
Houston, Texas 77006

For more information and to RSVP, click here.

Come hang with me and Katy Pride at our Community Meet-Up on May 4 at Dish Society!

We will have a community resource table, and opportunities to connect with local LGBTQ resources, other LGBTQ individuals, and families.

We’re providing a safe space for everyone to exist as their true and authentic self. 

Special thank you to Dish Society - Katy for being an LGBTQ open and affirming business helping us to create safe spaces for the community.

RSVP here!

Join me and other parents of trans kids for a FREE virtual Stitch 'n' Bitch session on Tuesday, March 19, from 7 - 8 pm CT. 

Get those feelings out, share resources, scream at your state government – whatever you need. You don’t have to stitch, but we will definitely bitch.

This free stitch ‘n’ bitch session will be 1 hour. The event will be held live on Zoom and will not be recorded to protect confidentiality. Attendees are encouraged to participate via video, audio, and/or chat.

The session is open to parents and caregivers of transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse children. Cursing is permitted and encouraged!

Anyone showing harassing, discriminatory, or generally crappy behavior will be removed immediately.

Attendees will be approved manually by a human, so please be patient when looking for the event link in your inbox!

Get access to the event registration below!

Join me and The JPan Project for a Pop-Up Social: Spring Break Edition. Come be in community with other LGBTQ+ folx, friends, and families!

Enjoy complimentary appetizers (while supplies last!), talk with some of San Antonio’s trans-run organizations, and experience the magic of community care!! 

We might even have some very special guests … let’s just say you might want to bring some dollar bills.

Event is family-friendly!

Where: Ay Que Chula
1503 N. Main Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78212

COMMUNITY POP-UP SOCIAL 

🐯 Easy Tiger - South Lamar

🐯 3508 S. Lamar, Austin, Texas 78704

🐯 Hang with parents, queer folk, friends, and allies to ENJOY each other’s company! Kids welcome.

🐯 Food and beverages available for purchase.

March 2nd at 1:30 pm I’ll be in San Marcos, Texas, to lead a conversation about supporting trans youth in our families and communities! I’ll be speaking about the heart and mind work of nurturing trans kids. A resource fair and gender-inclusive clothing closet will also be part of this event. This free event is sponsored by the San Marcos Queer Council, Wimberley Pride, and PFLAG San Marcos.

RSVP here!

Parents of Trans Youth will be hosting a live 3-part workshop series with my friend ks Stanley, PsyD, QTAP (he/they) to answer your questions on trans kids and mental health.

The series will include 3 virtual workshops on the evenings of November 29, December 6, and December 13 at 7pm CT.

Everyone who buys a ticket will get recordings of all sessions, so it’s OK if you can’t attend live!

We’ll cover lots of topics, including:

• Gender identity development

• Why trans kids have a higher prevalence of depression, anxiety, and thoughts of suicide

• The science behind affirming your child’s identity

• How to affirm your child

• Debunking myths about trans kids and their well-being

• And much more!

Our answers will be grounded in scientific research AND our life experiences: ks as a clinical psychologist who happens to be trans and me as a parent of trans youth!

Buy your tickets here!

Parents of Trans Youth and PFLAG Houston are joining forces to co-host a holiday social!

PFLAG ​is the nation's largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them.

The event will be held during PFLAG Houston’s General Meeting on Sunday, December 10, 2-3pm at the Montrose Center. No RSVP necessary!

Come mix and mingle plus learn more about PFLAG Houston and Parents of Trans Youth. We’ll have a holiday card-making activity for families and provide refreshments.

Hatch Jr. (a Montrose Center program for LGBTQIA+ youth ages 7-12) will run at the same time. Contact hatchyouth@montrosecenter.org for more info on this program.

All kiddos are welcome to join in the fun!

After the social, PFLAG Houston will lead confidential small support groups at 3:15 pm in rooms 112/113, which will last about an hour. Hatch Jr. programming will run during this time as well.

The Montrose Center
401 Branard Street, Rm 112/113
Houston, Texas 77006
(Take the stairs or elevator one floor above ground level.)

This event will take the place of the December Parents of Trans Youth peer support group (normally on the 4th Sunday).

Parents of Trans Youth will be hosting a live 3-part workshop series with my friend ks Stanley, PsyD, QTAP (he/they) to answer your questions on trans kids and mental health.

The series will include 3 virtual workshops on the evenings of November 29, December 6, and December 13 at 7pm CT.

Everyone who buys a ticket will get recordings of all sessions, so it’s OK if you can’t attend live!

We’ll cover lots of topics, including:

• Gender identity development

• Why trans kids have a higher prevalence of depression, anxiety, and thoughts of suicide

• The science behind affirming your child’s identity

• How to affirm your child

• Debunking myths about trans kids and their well-being

• And much more!

Our answers will be grounded in scientific research AND our life experiences: ks as a clinical psychologist who happens to be trans and me as a parent of trans youth!

Buy your tickets here!

Parents of Trans Youth will be hosting a live 3-part workshop series with my friend ks Stanley, PsyD, QTAP (they/he) to answer your questions on trans kids and mental health.

The series will include 3 virtual workshops on the evenings of November 29, December 6, and December 13 at 7pm CT.

We’ll cover lots of topics, including:

• Gender identity development

• Why trans kids have a higher prevalence of depression, anxiety, and thoughts of suicide

• The science behind affirming your child’s identity

• How to affirm your child

• Debunking myths about trans kids and their well-being

• And much more!

Our answers will be grounded in scientific research AND our life experiences: ks as a clinical psychologist who happens to be trans and me as a parent of trans youth!

Buy your tickets here!

Wondering how to navigate the holidays with your trans child?

Join Mandy and co-host Kristen Berglund, MA, LPC of Houston Psychotherapists, Inc. and B Well Counseling Center for a lively and interactive workshop on how families of transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse kids can navigate the holiday season with less stress and more joy.

This FREE interactive workshop will be 1 hour and 30 minutes. The event will be held live on Zoom and will not be recorded to protect confidentiality. 

It’s designed for parents and caregivers of transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse kids who are curious about how to support their child during the holiday season.

Register here for this fun event!

Oh, Texas. We love you and hate you. If you’re the Texas parent of a trans kid, the state of our state is particularly challenging right now and emotions are high.

Join Mandy and other parents of trans kids for a virtual STITCH ‘N’ BITCH session on Sunday, October 29, from 2 - 3 pm CT. Get those feelings out, share resources, scream at our state government – whatever you need. You don’t have to stitch, but we will definitely bitch.

This free stitch ‘n’ bitch session will be 1 hour. The event will be held live on Zoom and will not be recorded to protect confidentiality. Attendees are encouraged to participate via video, audio, and/or chat.

The session is open to parents and caregivers of transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse children in Texas. Cursing is permitted and encouraged.

Let's bitch! Get your free ticket here.

Join us in Frisco, Texas, for the Pride Frisco Festival 2023 at Toyota Stadium! Mandy will be one of the guest speakers at the event.

We need your help staffing the Parents of Trans Youth table! Come help out for an hour or two by giving out prizes and information. Email Mandy for more info.

For more event details, check out the Pride Frisco website.

🏛️ WASHINGTON DC AREA POP-UP SOCIAL on Sunday, October 15, from 4-6pm!

🏛️ Parents of trans kids, trans individuals, kids, and allies are all welcome!

🏛️ Event is free to attend (purchase your own beverages/food), but registration is required.

🏛️ Exact location near Dupont Circle (close to Metro station) will be emailed to you on October 14. Venue is kid-friendly! Join us any time between 4-6pm.

🏛️ Register here.

For more information, email Mandy here.