Our History:

The Trans Youth Equality Foundation is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation that advocates for transgender, gender non-conforming, non binary, and intersex youth (ages 2–18). Our organization was founded by the mother of a transgender child; with support from some good friends, an experienced doctor, civil rights lawyer, and others she built the organization from the ground-up. Through her own struggle to find resources for her child between 2002 and 2007, she realized the great need for high quality resources and support services for youth and their families. Since 2007, TYEF has remained a valuable resource for trans youth, their families, and whole communities, having provided resources for all, including schools and medical providers. Through our yearly youth retreats, including a popular summer and fall camp; TransWaves, an educational podcast program; trainings for educational and medical professionals; youth workshops; and our social media presence, TYEF continues on its mission into 2025.

Our Mission Statement:

The Trans Youth Equality Foundation provides education, advocacy, and support for transgender and non binary children, 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 transgender children.