Urgent Move for Child's Well-being

My name is Vanessa and I am creating this GoFund me on behalf of a family that is needing to leave the state and relocate, due to real concern for the health and safety of their transgender child. To protect the family and child we cannot post photos or give away identifying information. I know that is challenging when being asked to give money to support this fund and we hope to update you along the way as the family obtains safety and access to basic health care.

Help a Texas Family with a Transgender Teen Find Safety

A Texas family is facing the heartbreaking reality that they must leave the home and community they love to protect their transgender teen. With each passing legislative session, Texas has become an increasingly dangerous place for transgender youth and their families. The stress of navigating hostile policies—from where their child can safely use the restroom at school to the terrifying prospect of being investigated for child abuse simply for affirming their child’s identity—has reached a breaking point.

The Hard Truth: Texas’ Legislative Attacks on Transgender Youth

Texas lawmakers have relentlessly pursued policies that make life for transgender youth unbearable. Since 2017, the state has seen:

• Over 140 anti-LGBTQ+ bills filed in 2023 alone, targeting healthcare, education, and basic civil rights.

• House Bill 25 (2021), which bans transgender youth from playing on sports teams that match their gender identity.

• Senate Bill 14 (2023), which prohibits gender-affirming medical care for minors, forcing families to either halt care or leave the state.

• A push in 2022 to classify gender-affirming care as child abuse, putting parents at risk of investigations, loss of custody, and even criminal charges for supporting their child.

For this family—deeply rooted in Texas as community members and small business owners—this move is devastating. Their livelihood, friendships, and home are here. Yet, the fear of staying outweighs the heartbreak of leaving.

The National Climate: The Trump Administration’s Role in This Crisis

While Texas has been a battleground for anti-trans legislation, it is part of a larger wave of hostility fueled by the Trump administration’s policies and rhetoric. Under Trump’s presidency:

• The Department of Education rescinded Obama-era protections for transgender students, allowing schools to discriminate against them in restrooms, locker rooms, and sports.

• The military reinstated a ban on transgender service members, erasing their right to serve openly.

• The Department of Health and Human Services eliminated nondiscrimination protections for transgender patients, making it easier for healthcare providers to deny life-saving care.

• A proposed rule sought to allow federally funded adoption agencies to refuse LGBTQ+ parents, limiting the options for children in need of loving homes.

Trump’s reelection campaign has already promised federal bans on gender-affirming care, rollbacks of LGBTQ+ rights, and restrictions on trans people’s ability to participate in public life. The reality is clear: the hostility is not just in Texas—it is a growing national threat.

Why They Need Your Help

Moving is an overwhelming financial burden, especially when uprooting an entire household and business. Costs include:

• Relocation of personal belongings and business equipment.

• Temporary housing (hotels, rentals) during the transition.

• Security deposits for a new home and workspace.

• Loss of income during the move and the time needed to reestablish their business and clientele.

This family is asking for support—not just to fund their own escape but to help others in similar situations. Any surplus funds will be dedicated to assisting other transgender individuals and families seeking safety.

How You Can Help

Your donation will provide this family with the stability they need to start over in a place where they can thrive without fear. Whether you can contribute financially, share this fundraiser, or offer resources, every bit of support makes a difference.

Let’s show this family that their community stands with them—wherever they go.