Welcome to the Tacoma, Washington chapter of PFLAG!
We support the families of LGBTQ and gender non-conforming people, their allies and their community.
PFLAG is a volunteer organization with locations throughout the USA and other parts of the world. We promote the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning persons, their families and friends.
Please note that our primary goal is to provide education and emotional support.
Due to limited resources, we cannot provide financial support to individuals.
PFLAG Tacoma support groups are typically held the 2nd Thursday of every month @ 7pm.
PFLAG Tacoma meets both in person & virtually (hybrid style).
Always check out this website or our Facebook page for updates.
Please contact us at mail@pflagtacoma.org for the ZOOM link.
You can join us on ZOOM via a phone call, too!
Please still reach out for the link so that you get all the numbers.
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Upcoming:
October 12th @ 7pm Support Meeting in person & zoom (hybrid) |
Where is PFLAG?:
Join us in person at our new location: Tahoma Unitarian Universalist Congregation 1115 S 56th St Tacoma, WA 98408 
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PFLAG Tacoma keeps these beautiful souls, victims of a senseless hate crime, in our hearts and memories forever.
Inclusive Curriculum Bill- SB 5462
Did you know there is a bill in the state legislature this year about inclusive curriculum?
SB 5462-Promoting inclusive learning standards and instructional materials in public schools has been introduced and reviewed in the Early Learning and K-12 Education Committee. The bill:
Did you know there is a bill in the state legislature this year about inclusive curriculum?
SB 5462-Promoting inclusive learning standards and instructional materials in public schools has been introduced and reviewed in the Early Learning and K-12 Education Committee. The bill:
- Directs the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to review and update relevant state learning standards at all grade levels to include the histories, contributions, and perspectives of LGBTQ people, by December 1, 2024.
- Directs the Washington State School Directors' Association, with the assistance of OSPI, to review and update a model policy and procedure to require school districts to adopt inclusive curricula and select inclusive, age-appropriate instructional materials that include the histories, contributions, and perspectives of historically marginalized and underrepresented groups.
- Requires school districts, charter schools, and state-tribal compact schools to amend their policies and procedures to incorporate all the elements of the model by October 1, 2025.
Virtual Meeting Options in Southwest WA
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**Check out our Conferences Page for upcoming conferences/webinars/educational opportunities!!**
Check out incredible resources from this newsletter of the WA State Employee Assistance Program!
Want to learn more about pronouns and their importance? Click the picture to educate yourself and those you love.
Click the image above to learn more about the Pride Foundation's Scholarship program!!
Tacoma PFLAG aims to be inclusive of our Deaf & Hard of Hearing Queer community members at all meetings. ASL interpreting is available, as well as captioning. Please let us know your accessibility needs if you are attending so that we are appropriately inclusive and equitable.
Click the rainbow logo to the right to learn some LGBTQ+ signs in American Sign Language! --->
Click the rainbow logo to the right to learn some LGBTQ+ signs in American Sign Language! --->