Trans lives matter ! Join the Democratic Volunteer Center to learn about the Trans Youth Emergency Project (TYEP). As of early 2025, half of the states in the country have passed cruel laws banning gender-affirming care, which means that thousands of transgender youth and their families are being forced to travel extreme distances and take on significant expenses just to get the medical care that they need.

TYEP networks with community partners and providers to provide information about anti-trans healthcare restrictions. They help families understand their options for out-of-state care and provide referrals to medical providers. Carolyn Jones, TYEP program manager with the Campaign for Southern Equality, will describe the critical services that they offer and let us know how we can support them.