Is PFLAG only for parents of LGBTQ+ children? Are LGBTQ+ persons welcome at PFLAG meetings?
This is a common misconception for the few LGBTQ people who have heard of PFLAG. Our support meetings are open to everyone. Members of the LGBTQ+ community are especially welcome because your story of struggle, shame, and discovery of your true self can help non-LGBTQ attendees (parents, family, friends, and allies) understand their LGBTQ loved […]
Where can I find literature?
PFLAG publishes a wide variety of literature that is available online via Booklets & Handouts or we have printed copies available at our free monthly Support Meetings.
Who are PFLAG members?
Our members come from all walks of life. We are straight, we are gay/lesbian, and we are bisexual/pansexual. We are transgender/non-binary/gender-fluid. We are moms, dads, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, children, and allies. We come from large cities and small towns. We live in populated and rural areas. We are people of color. We come […]
What is PFLAG?
We are a group of parents, families, friends, allies, and LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, or pansexual) people. We are a national support, education, and advocacy organization for LGBTQ people. With more than 200,000 members in more than 500 communities across the United States and abroad, PFLAG is the largest grassroots-based family organization of its kind. […]