Trans Youth Equality Foundation
Education, advocacy, and support for transgender youth and their families
The Trans Youth Equality Foundation provides education, advocacy and support for transgender, nonbinary and gender non-conforming children and youth and their families. Our mission is to share information about the unique needs of this community, partnering with families, educators and service providers to help foster a healthy, caring, and safe environment for all children we serve.
UPDATED July 2025 U.S. Trans Policy Briefing: Click here for an update on the most recent policies affecting transgender youth. From gender-affirming care to sports polices to schools, understand the current political climate in this summary. We have also broken down where to receive pediatric gender-affirming care by state— particularly if your state has a ban— and have provided a long list of additional resources going forward. We hope to update this monthly in the future. Reach out with questions (jett@transyouthequality.org or contact@transyouthequality.org).
We are devastated about the Supreme Court Ruling in United States Vs. Skrmetti (2025) shared on June 18, 2025. Decisions relating to gender-affirming care should always be made between a patient, their family, and their doctor, not by the state. We will continue to support and fiercely advocate for the rights of transgender youth, especially within medical decision-making. To trans youth: we are here for you, and you are so loved! 💜
This decision impacts trans kids in Tennessee, but also transgender and non-binary youth in the other 25 states that either completely or partially ban gender-affirming care for transgender minors (under 18) in the United States. We strongly support access to gender-affirming care for youth, as do the major medical associations in the United States (including the AMA). We promise to continue to fight these discriminatory policies and support transgender kids in their journeys to be themselves.
For more information, please visit https://www.aclu.org/press-releases/aclu-lambda-legal-respond-to-supreme-court-ruling-in-u-s-v-skrmetti, or https://www.hrc.org/resources/attacks-on-gender-affirming-care-by-state-map for a list of states that allow (and don’t allow) minors to access appropriate gender-affirming care.
If you or your family members are residents of a state that prohibits gender-affirming care for minors and cannot afford to travel out-of-state, please look into the Emergency Fund on our website below. For more information and resources, please visit our “legal resources” page.
For press inquiries, contact jett@transyouthequality.org
In love and with solidarity,
All of us at TYEF- Susan, Kirk, Heidi, Rebecca, Fox, Jett, Sophia, and Snigdha
The need for urgent funds for trans youth in crisis or those fleeing anti trans states is increasing every day. This is a crisis like we have not seen. Since the election families have called all day and evening.We do have a vetting system for helping families and we can have more impact if our allies can give generously to our Emergency Fund. Every dollar will help and add up. If you can give even more or do a fundraiser or encourage others to give we would be so grateful and we know many children so deserving that will be able to hang onto hope with your help. Let’s come together as a community. Help grow this Emergency Fund. Thank you . www.transyouthequality.org/donate
CAMP 2025 was fantastic, thank you for joining us. Thank you to all the great staff and those that donated to our TYEF Camp Scholarship Fund. You helped get kids to camp and we appreciate your generosity. Our camp: New England 3 day, two night…a popular and fantastic summer camp! Let’s help our youth build community. Camp is welcoming to all trans, nonbinary and intersex youth ages 8-17. Look out this winter for 2026 date announcement.
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welcome back to school.
*Note: We can offer any of our workshops online via Zoom. You and your organization or institution can also travel to Maine, and we can conduct our workshops in person .
EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS
Transgender 101 for Schools, Professionals, Businesses, etc. Designed to meet your needs.
Contact TYEF offices at 207-478-4087or email contact@transyouthequality.org
TRANSGENDER CAMP FOR YOUTH.
START ONE!
After almost two decades of holding our popular trans youth camps, we are available for any person or organization to train you from A-Z to start a camp or retreat near you. More camp experiences are needed. Ask us about this.
SUPPORT GROUPS FOR TRANS YOUTH AND OR PARENTS. START ONE!
After almost two decades of holding these groups we are available to train you to start your own, making it easier to begin with confidence, skills and tried and true ideas. Anywhere in the country, we want to see more excellent support groups in your community. A rewarding effort for those who have the time and commitment. Zoom or in person. TYEF is here for you .
About Us
Find out about our organization, mission, our services and resources, and the impact we are making on the lives of transgender youth and their families
TYEF TRANSWAVES PODCAST PROGRAM
TransWaves is a podcast produced by the Trans Youth Equality Foundation, where we interview trans youth, allies, providers, activists, families, and more to bring the voices of the trans child movement to a wider audience. Here you will find varied perspectives from all generations and backgrounds on what it means to be a young person who is transgender in today's world.
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