PFLAG Topeka is a small chapter. We are interested in issues relating to LGBT persons, their families and friends, through support, education and advocacy. We meet occasionally for community events, social and educational gatherings. We have information for parents , families and friends, and for LGBT persons from the National PFLAG Organization that we can mail to your home.
We are again offering $1000 scholarships to LGBTQ and Straight Allies. These are for high school seniors who will be attending college or technical school. Application must be submitted by May 26, 2025. Call 785-235-3831 and one will be sent to you.
PFLAG Topeka has awarded nineteen $1000 scholarships to high school graduating seniors for attendance at post secondary education. The awardees are Zack Bomberger (2012), Timothy Williams (2013), Emily Magness (2017), Shelby Wilson (2019), Adriana Cordero (2020), Xavier Noriega (2021): Justin Hawkins, Adrian Cox, Zyesha Douglas, Ella Karrer, Tiana Smith, Orion Turner, (2022): Rylee Bigley, Robin Imbeau, Angel Andrete, Kory Sutton (2023): Eric Vacek, Kaemyn Kebert, Audrey Glynn (2024). Congratulations to the students.
We often receive calls for places to go that are LGBTQ+ friendly and safe for socializing for adults. We have placed a list on the Local Resources page. Click on Local Resources to locate.
**Click on Local Resources Page FOR INFO ON NEW THERAPY GROUPS FOR TEENS AND ADULTS
We are again offering $1000 scholarships to LGBTQ and Straight Allies. These are for high school seniors who will be attending college or technical school. Application must be submitted by May 26, 2025. Call 785-235-3831 and one will be sent to you.
PFLAG Topeka has awarded nineteen $1000 scholarships to high school graduating seniors for attendance at post secondary education. The awardees are Zack Bomberger (2012), Timothy Williams (2013), Emily Magness (2017), Shelby Wilson (2019), Adriana Cordero (2020), Xavier Noriega (2021): Justin Hawkins, Adrian Cox, Zyesha Douglas, Ella Karrer, Tiana Smith, Orion Turner, (2022): Rylee Bigley, Robin Imbeau, Angel Andrete, Kory Sutton (2023): Eric Vacek, Kaemyn Kebert, Audrey Glynn (2024). Congratulations to the students.
We often receive calls for places to go that are LGBTQ+ friendly and safe for socializing for adults. We have placed a list on the Local Resources page. Click on Local Resources to locate.
**Click on Local Resources Page FOR INFO ON NEW THERAPY GROUPS FOR TEENS AND ADULTS
Look for new items for legal help with Name and Gender Change on legal documents on National Resources Page.
A Real Face to Face Meeting!!!
We are going to have a PFLAG meeting on Sunday, April 13th from 2-4 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 725 SW Buchanan, on 8th st. in Old Town, Topeka. Park on the street or at the Lincoln center across the street. We meet in the conference room on 1st floor.
***We highly Recommend: Gender Revolution: A Journey with Katie Couric (2017 and 2018).
A Real Face to Face Meeting!!!
We are going to have a PFLAG meeting on Sunday, April 13th from 2-4 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 725 SW Buchanan, on 8th st. in Old Town, Topeka. Park on the street or at the Lincoln center across the street. We meet in the conference room on 1st floor.
***We highly Recommend: Gender Revolution: A Journey with Katie Couric (2017 and 2018).
Recommended Counselors: Peg McCarthy (works with adults, teens and children). Located at Shadow Wood Clinical, 3649 SW Burlingame Rd, Topeka, Suite 100, 785-266-6751.
There is now a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Topeka that would allow parents of trans children to see a Dr. here. Her name is Katie Barger MD. Her office is at 3520 SW 6th. Phone: (785)354-9501).
There is now a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Topeka that would allow parents of trans children to see a Dr. here. Her name is Katie Barger MD. Her office is at 3520 SW 6th. Phone: (785)354-9501).
Resources for hormone therapy: Heartland Community Medical Center, Dr. Strickland. Located at 346 Maine St. in Lawrence, and Dr. Jeffrey Fajardo, an endocrinologist at 901 SW Garfield, Topeka, 354-9591. Hormones are available at Planned Parenthood, Gladstone, Mo.,
Also a clinic at 340 SW Boulevard, KC, KS. Email them at jaydoctg@kumc.edu. (They provide free Dr. visits, lab work, hormone therapy for 1 year for pts. 18 years or older who are underinsured.)
There is a web site that would be of interest to parents of transgender children. It is the work of Debi Jackson, member of PFLAG Kansas City and the mother of a 7 year old daughter who came out as a transgender girl when she was 4. www.trans-parenting.com. It helps you find information in one place.
Rainbow Kids is a Lawrence-based support group for elementary school LGBTQ+ students and their families. The organizers of this group include a middle school social worker and the director of the integrated crisis team at LMH. The group has the support of the school board and superintendent, but is not exclusive to USD 497 enrolled students. Helps students and families feel safe, welcome and supported in school.
Children's Mercy KC Gender Pathway Services, for gender-variant, gender-questioning and transgender children under 18yo. They help families be informed of treatment options, medical, emotional support, advocacy and community resources. Team is made up of a social worker, endocrinologist and psychologist. Call: 816-960-4134.
Also a clinic at 340 SW Boulevard, KC, KS. Email them at jaydoctg@kumc.edu. (They provide free Dr. visits, lab work, hormone therapy for 1 year for pts. 18 years or older who are underinsured.)
There is a web site that would be of interest to parents of transgender children. It is the work of Debi Jackson, member of PFLAG Kansas City and the mother of a 7 year old daughter who came out as a transgender girl when she was 4. www.trans-parenting.com. It helps you find information in one place.
Rainbow Kids is a Lawrence-based support group for elementary school LGBTQ+ students and their families. The organizers of this group include a middle school social worker and the director of the integrated crisis team at LMH. The group has the support of the school board and superintendent, but is not exclusive to USD 497 enrolled students. Helps students and families feel safe, welcome and supported in school.
Children's Mercy KC Gender Pathway Services, for gender-variant, gender-questioning and transgender children under 18yo. They help families be informed of treatment options, medical, emotional support, advocacy and community resources. Team is made up of a social worker, endocrinologist and psychologist. Call: 816-960-4134.
A new book that we are recommending, especially for those using hormone replacement therapy and their parents. Genderbound: An Odyssey from Female to male, by Calvin Payne-Taylor. It was written as a guide for his mother but will be useful to PFLAG parents of trans youth. Available at Amazon and Barnes and Noble.