Transgender Youth Survey

At GenDEN we are exploring what families with young gender diverse children need. We understand that life can be difficult for families navigating this new landscape in an ever hostile world. Our goal is create community, provide resources, and promote safety and wellbeing with low cost or no cost gender supporting underwear, swimwear and leotards. To make this a reality, we need families to share their experiences and needs. The information collected here will remain private and secure. We will not share your information with any third parties.

If you would like to participate in any focus groups or be product testers, you will have the opportunity to sign up at the end of the survey.

Thanks for taking the time to help us make a safer and better space for you and your family.

Name

First Name

Last Name

1. Tell us about your transgender/ gender expansive child? (e.g., age, gender identity, transition stage)

EX. Current Age, Prefered Gender Identity, Transistion Stage, Age at transition etc.

2. Understanding the Journey: Can you share a bit about your child's journey in understanding and expressing their gender identity?

• What were some initial signs or moments that indicated your child might be transgender or gender expansive? • How did you and your immediate family react to your child coming out as transgender or gender creative?

3. Support Systems: What support systems have been most helpful for you and your child during their transition process?

• How have friends, family, or community organizations supported you and your child? • What challenges have you faced in accessing support or resources for your transgender child?

4. Healthcare and Mental Health: How has the healthcare system supported your child's transition (e.g., access to gender-affirming care)?

• What challenges have you encountered in accessing healthcare services for your transgender child? • How have you addressed the mental health needs of your child during their transition?

5. Education and School Environment: What has been your experience navigating your child's education within the school system?

• Have you encountered any challenges related to your child's gender identity in the school environment? • What changes or support would you like to see implemented in schools to better accommodate transgender students?

6. Clothing: Have you explored gender affirming clothing for your child beyond a general change of gender expression. For example, underwear, swimwear, leotards, etc. to help your child “pass” as their affirmed gender?

1. If yes which brands and what was your experience/opinion. 2. If no, why not and do you or feel there is a need for these products? • What types of clothing would you like to see more readily available for gender diverse children?

7. Activities: Has your child changed activities or been reluctant to continue them since their transition?

• Has your child felt uncomfortable in scheduled activities or at parties that require clothing that makes it more difficult to “pass” as their affirmed gender (swimming, gymnastics, etc) ? If yes please explain.

8. Safety: Do you have concerns about the safety of yourself and your family due to your child’s identity?

• What are your worries about the safety of your child in public spaces? • What measures do you take to keep them safe?

9. Personal Well-being: How has supporting your transgender child impacted your own well-being and emotional health?

• What self-care practices or resources have been helpful for you in managing the stress and challenges of parenting a transgender child?

10. Legal and Policy Issues: Have you encountered any legal or policy barriers that have impacted your child's transition process?

• What changes or improvements would you like to see in laws or policies to better protect and support transgender children and their families?

11. Are you interested in participating in focus groups or product test groups to help us develop gender affirming clothing for kids?

Yes