Trans Youth Emergency Project

In Operation

Queer Affirming

Description

Accessing best-practice gender-affirming care for transgender youth is more challenging than ever: 27 states have passed cruel laws banning or restricting care, the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld these bans in the Skrmetti v. L.W. case, and the Trump Administration has pursued a relentless campaign attacking access. As a result, thousands of transgender youth and their families are being forced to identify new healthcare providers, travel extreme distances, and take on significant expenses just to get the care they need.

The Trans Youth Emergency Project (TYEP) is here to help families navigate this complex and exhausting maze, offering logistical and financial support. The TYEP provides 1-on-1 custom patient navigation services to unimpacted providers and supports families of transgender youth with travel grants.

At this time TYEP services are available to:

A parent or legal guardian of a transgender person under the age of 18 whose access to healthcare has been impacted by a restriction on gender-affirming care.
Transgender people who are 18 years old if they live in Alabama or have lost care due to the Executive Order.

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Detailed Resource Information

Populations Prioritized

Restrictions/Eligibility Criteria Present

Restrictions/Eligibility Criteria Present

Restrictions/Eligibility Criteria

At this time TYEP services are available to: A parent or legal guardian of a transgender person under the age of 18 whose access to healthcare has been impacted by a restriction on gender-affirming care. Transgender people who are 18 years old if they live in Alabama or have lost care due to the Executive Order.

Age

Youth (13-18)
Adults (19-64)

Gender

Transgender Women
Transgender Men
Non-Binary
Agender
Gender Non-Conforming
Genderfluid
Genderqueer
Queer
Questioning
Two-Spirit
Cisgender Men
Cisgender Women

Sexuality

Asexual Spectrum
Aromantic Spectrum
Bisexual
Gay
Pansexual
Heterosexual / Straight
Lesbian
Queer
Questioning
Two-Spirit
Non-Monogamous / Polyamorous

Race & Ethnicity

Alaska Native
Arab / Middle Eastern
Asian: Central Asian / Asian American
Asian: East Asian / Asian American
Asian: South Asian / Asian American
Asian: West Asian / Asian American
Balkan / Bosnian
Biethnic / Multiethnic
Biracial / Multiracial
Black / African-American / African Descent
Hispanic
Latine / Latinx
Native American / Indigenous / First People / American Indian
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
White / Caucasian / European American
Jewish

Citizenship Status

Immigrant / Child of an Immigrant

Intersex Status

Parent Status

Locations Served

Geographically Bound

State

Missouri
Illinois
National

County

Crawford County (MO)
Franklin County (MO)
Jefferson County (MO)
Lincoln County (MO)
St. Charles County (MO)
St. Louis City (MO)
St. Louis County (MO)
Warren County (MO)
Bond County (IL)
Calhoun County (IL)
Clinton County (IL)
Jersey County (IL)
Macoupin County (IL)
Madison County (IL)
Monroe County (IL)
St. Clair County (IL)

Identity Affirming Vetting Policies

Vetted or Listed As Queer-Affirming

Yes: Vetted by SQSH

Queer-Owned/-Led

Yes: Queer-Owned/-Led

Trans-Owned/-Led

Yes: Trans-Owned/-Led

BIPOC/Black-Owned/-Led

Yes: BIPOC are in Leadership Positions

Sexual Orientation-Affirming Policies

Service & Outreach Policies Promote Sexuality Diversity Among Clientele
Curriculum or Content Includes LGBTQIA+ Perspectives
Staff is Trained in LGBTQIA+ Issues
Uses Intake Paperwork with Inclusive Language for Sexual Orientation
Hiring Policies Promote Sexuality Diversity Among Staff

Gender Identity-Affirming Policies

Has Anti-Discrimination Policies around Gender Identity & Gender Expression
Has Anti-Harassment Policies around Gender Identity & Gender Expression
Staff is Trained in Trans Issues
Service & Outreach Policies Promote Gender Diversity Among Clientele
Hiring Policies Promote Gender Diversity Among Staff
Uses Intake Paperwork with Inclusive Language for Gender & Pronouns

Immigrant-Affirming Policies

Uses Immigrant-Inclusive Language in Daily Communications
Curriculum or Content Includes Immigrant Perspectives
Service & Outreach Policies Promote Citizenship & Immigration Status Diversity

Black/BIPOC-Affirming Policies

Curriculum or Content Includes Black/BIPOC Perspectives
Service & Outreach Policies Promote Racial & Ethnic Diversity Among Clientele