Transgender families face travel hurdles for essential care
Families with transgender children in states with laws restricting or banning gender-affirming care are being forced to travel out of state to access the necessary medical treatment. At least 20 states have enacted such laws, which have been met with legal challenges. Parents and advocates argue that gender-affirming care is vital for trans kids, while opponents claim there is no solid proof of its benefits. Families are navigating the challenges of finding out-of-state care and dealing with the emotional toll of feeling unwelcome in their home states.