Insight

California’s New Gender-Affirming Laws

January 2, 2019 | Bert Johnson

In 2018, two new laws were approved that extend services for trans and nonbinary Californians: SB 179 adds a nonbinary gender option to state-issued IDs and AB 2119 requires that trans foster youth are given access to gender-affirming health care.

Out Of The Closet, Onto the Street: Foster System a 'Pathway to Homelessness' For LGBT Youth

October 2, 2017 | Sammy Caiola

LGBT youth in the foster system are more likely than their straight peers to end up on the street. Sacramento County and other local agencies are putting out the call for safe and affirming homes.