As a parent/caregiver, you can improve your relationship with your child, and become a source of strength.

For years The Center Project has worked to uplift and empower the parents/caregivers of questioning and LGBTQ+ youth.

The Center Project is a nonprofit, interfaith source of information and support in Missouri for parents and caregivers of LGBTQIA+ and questioning young people, as well as the young people themselves. We provide educational resources, support groups, advocacy, interfaith learning and cooperation, and collaboration and partnerships with LGBTQIA+ organizations and agencies. We offer free online support groups, including groups for parents and caregivers, professionally facilitated by members of our staff, that meet regularly via Zoom.

Additional Resources

REFLECTION ACTIVITIES

Researchers at Yale School of Public Health are testing free, individual online reflection activities to help parents/caregivers improve their connections with their LGBTQ+/questioning children. There are three brief, solo reflection activities, and all parents/caregivers can engage in them. There is an additional research study component for parents who are interested and eligible.

See the Activities

PARENTS SUPPORTING PARENTS

Offering parent-to-parent support group meetings and more since 1973, PFLAG chapters are located throughout the country and online. Find your local chapter here.

Find a Chapter

FAITH

You shouldn’t have to choose between loving your kid versus your church or the rest of your family—but these conflicts can arise with being the parent of an LGBTQ+ child. Find embracing members of your faith here, through Strong Family Alliance, with resources for support within over 45 religions and denominations.

Get Support

TRANS/NONBINARY/ QUESTIONING KIDS

There will be new territory to navigate for your child—and for you, who as a parent may feel overwhelmed. All the resources above can help, and in addition here’s a guide from Strong Family Alliance for parents who wish to help choose the best path for their family. Download a PDF version of the guide here.

Download PDF

There is a lot to consider with being the parent/caregiver of an LGBTQ+ child. The information we provide on this website isn’t medical, mental health or legal advice – but we can help you to seek out and consult capable professionals.

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