Safe Havens: Closing the Gap Between Recommended Practice and Reality for Transgender and Gender-Expansive Youth in Out-of-Home Care

From the executive summary:

“This report, based on the authors’ research, identifies barriers to affirming treatment for transgender, gender-expansive and gender-nonconforming6 (TGNC) youth in out-of-home care and suggests steps to eliminate these barriers. The report provides first-of-their-kind live national maps of specific out-of-home care statutes, policies and licensing regulations related to sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, providing a resource to help users understand the explicit protections that exist (or do not exist) in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Also provided are concrete law and policy reform recommendations and practical tips to better protect and serve TGNC youth involved in intervening public systems. The recommendations were developed with significant input from both TGNC youth who reported affirming experiences during their placement in out-of-home care and providers who have made recommended practices a reality for the youth they serve. “