Doctoral Candidate University of Michigan Joint Program in Social Work & Psychology
This poster explores qualitative themes from interviewing 22 caregivers of TGD youth about their experiences in states with gender-affirming care bans. Identified themes include Resources (e.g., support, financial), Advocacy, Values of Resistance, Safety Concerns, and IntersectionalIdentities.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this session, attendees should be able to:
Learn about the experiences of TGD caregivers.
Understand the implications of state-level policies on gender-affirming care.
Identify ways of assisting and uplifting the voices of these families and TGD individuals.
