Tgs-pflag -- This a self described "warm and fuzzy" support group on-line for parents, spouses, family members, and friends of anyone who defines him or herself as transgendered. In addition, there are many transgendered (FTM/MTF/CD/"Other") persons on the list. To sign up, send message: "subscribe tgs-pflag <your mail address> to listproc@youthguard.org.

Parents of TransKids -- This list is designed particularly for parents of young (minor) children who believe they are transgendered or transsexual. To subscribe or to get further information email Bob4605@aol.com

DialUp -- For children of transsexual or transgendered parents. For further information or to subscribe contact julieg@amnix.com

Adult Children of Transsexual Parents -- For children over 21. For information or to subscribe contact julieg@amnix.com

Kids of Gays -- Despite its name, this group, sponsored by COLAGE (Children of Lesbian and Gay Men Everywhere) explicitly welcomes children of transgendered persons. They have an email list, a web site, and an office in San Francisco. To reach them by email, write KidsOfGays@aol.com

TSParents -- Primarily for parents who are themselves MTFs or FTMs; some exceptions granted. Send plain-English subscription or information request to drmissy@net66.com

WEBSITES

AMERICAN BOYZ -- Primarily a FTM site. A special effort has been made to include resources for transgendered persons and SOFFAs who also belong to other minorities.

http://www.amboyz.org

National SOFFAs Resource List -- Although the emphasis of the list is on resources for SOFFAs of FTMs, it includes many resources -- particularly for parents and children of transgendered persons -- that are particularly germane to family members of MTFs. http://members.xoom.com/ftmsofaq/soffaresourcelist.html. The home page for this site, at ftmsofaq, also contains questions and answers specifically for the SOFFA perspective.

SOFFA USA -- contains many resources and links for all types of SOFFAs including SOFFAs of MTFs. http://members.aol.com/SOFFAUSA/index.html

PFLAG-talk/tgs-pflag -- website has many resources for family members and partners of transgendered persons divided into categories such as "support," "education," "advocacy." PFLAG Acts," etc... http://www.critpath.org/pflag-talk/ or http://www.YouthGuard.org/pflag-t-son/index.htm

Transfamily of Cleveland -- Includes resources for family members and partners of transgendered persons: newsletters, lots of links, a book list, a link to the HBIGDA Standards of Care, organizations serving transgendered persons, a link to transgendered legal issues, etc. http://www.transfamily.org.

Transsexualism FAQ for Significant Others, Friends, Families and Allies -- Trans 101 written with SOFFAs in mind. Also contains a set of links. http://my.voyager.net/supenn/tsfaq.html

COLAGE -- Children of Lesbian and Gay Men Everywhere. Despite their name, all of their materials invite children of transgendered persons. Indeed they have a page specifically for children of transgendered parents. http://www.colage.org/

Family Pride Coalition -- (Formerly Gay and Lesbian Parents Coalition International) now include transgendered parents in its mission statement. http://www.familypride.org/

ISNA -- The Intersex Society of North America; P.O. Box 3070, Ann Arbor, MI 48106-3070, provides support to intersex persons. Their web site contains links and resources for SOFFAs, particularly parents. http://www.isna.org/