
For Parents of LGBTQIA+ Youth
Being the parent of an LGBTQIA+ youth can bring a unique sets of questions and challenges. The good news is, you're not alone in this journey. There are many individuals in this community who are accepting, supportive and welcoming.
​RCH does not currently have a parent group available but there is one already established in Billings that has been welcoming parents for a long time.
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Always Our Children is an affirming group for parents, relatives, chosen family, and friends of the LGBTQ+ community. We welcome people of all faiths and spirituality who wish to understand and be understood. We all bring one thing to the table; our unconditional love for our children, relatives, and friends. We meet on the first Thursday of the month. Our next meeting is April 3 at 7:00pm. The meetings are at St. Pius X Parish Center, room 1 (717 18th St. West, Billings. Separate building not in the church). Sharing, support, laughter, education, and spiritual discernment are part of the evening. All discussions are strictly confidential; we pride ourselves in discretion. If you wish to meet one-on-one outside the group meeting, that can easily be arranged. For more information, contact Shelly at 406.281.8501. If no answer, leave a message with the assurance that your voicemail is confidential.
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Resources are available. Parents with questions can start here as a national resource to ask questions and have them answered. You can also connect with other parents and ensure you are equipped to help your youth navigate through their thoughts and feelings.
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Parents who have questions about their youth possibly attending RCH are welcome to message us and set up a time to speak with the Lead Volunteer with any questions they may have. ​
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Genetic and anatomical characteristics with which youth are born, typically labeled “male” or “female.” Some youth are born with a reproductive/sexual anatomy that does not fit typical definitions of “male” or “female.” This is sometimes referred to as “intersex.” Many medical and some advocacy communities now use the term “disorder” (or sometimes, “differences”) of sex development (DSD).2