Montana parents say they lost custody of daughter after opposing 14-year-old’s gender transition: report
NY Post
A Montana family claims they lost custody of their 14-year-old child after opposing her interest in changing genders — and while the governor’s office defended the move, it stressed to The Post that the state does not remove minors to provide gender transition services.
The state’s Child and Family Services (CFS) reportedly took custody of the teen from her father Todd Kolstad and stepmother Krista this month, leading the parents to speak out about how the action has “destroyed” their family and “trampled” their rights.
The allegations, first reported over the weekend, led Gov. Greg Gianforte’s office to take a look at the case and defend CFS workers.
The parents told Reduxx their issues with the state agency started when officials received a call in August 2023 that Jennifer, whose name was changed for publication at their request, expressed suicidal thoughts at school.
A CFS caseworker came to speak with the teen and inspect the house where Jennifer claimed she drank toilet bowl cleaner and took painkillers in an attempt to take her own life, the outlet reported.
The teen reportedly showed no related symptoms, and a test at the hospital showed she didn’t consume any toxins.
