PARENT AND FAMILY TIME
FREE to attend
1st Thursday of the month from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
3rd Wednesday of the month 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Meets on Zoom
For anyone parenting or caring for youth with a diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression or who are LGBTQ+ parents themselves.
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Please email education@outmaine.org or call 800-530-6997 with questions.
Free Guide for Parents!
Being a parent can be both extraordinary and challenging! Questions or obstacles may pop up along your journey with your child. Parenting a child who is exploring their gender identity or has begun transitioning may feel even more difficult. Seeing your child become themselves and develop a positive sense of self and identity is fantastic! Your child will transform their self-esteem and confidence when they feel supported and loved through their journey. This guide has information, tips, and resources to help answer these questions and support your child.
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Parent & Family Blog
Safe Binding in the Summer
Many transgender and non-binary people wear specific types of clothing or accessories to change how their body appears. For example, some people...
Mother’s Day Considerations for LGBTQ+ Youth
Mother’s Day is one day where we get to uplift and thank moms for all that they do every day that too often goes unrecognized. Many LGBTQ+ youth...
Supporting All Students
Q: Dear Chuck, I have a question that I was hoping you could help support. I have a student in fourth grade who is having a hard time accepting a...
Scholarships for LGBTQ+ and Allied Students
New: Parsons Scholarship Fund for LGBTQ+ Youth and AlliesThanks to the family of Betsy Parsons and the Maine Community Foundation, there is now a...
What If They Change Their Mind about Gender Identity?
Q: Dear Chuck, My 15-year-old has been on a journey of figuring out their gender and sexual identities for a few years, trying on different...
Coming Out to Unsupportive Family Members
Q: My child recently came out to me as transgender, and I am trying to figure out the best way to support my child around sharing this information...
LGBTQ+ Inclusive Valentine’s Day Messaging
For many, Valentine's Day is linked to romance, cards, and chocolates. Yet much of the Valentine’s Day messaging and media targets straight,...
Changing Pronouns
Q: Dear Chuck, Is it normal for my child to change pronouns regularly? How can I support them with this? A: Dear Anonymous, Yes, it is perfectly...
Parent & Family Time Meets Twice a Month
Parent Night is now Parent and Family Time and meets twice a month! The first Thursday meetings will still be in the evenings at 6 p.m. and the...
Are you looking to hear from youth voices? Dear Chuck is a column that will allow parents, GSTA advisors, community members, and more to submit questions that will be reviewed and answered by youth age 16-22 who are a part of the queer futures group with OUT Maine staff support. If you have a question please submit it to dearchuck@outmaine.org or use the form below!