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An investigation reveals that in New York, minors can seek gender-affirming care without parental consent, and several organizations facilitate this. The Ali Forney Center (AFC) prioritizes housing for minors in undisclosed locations, and does not contact parents. They advocate with the state and child protective services (CPS) against non-consenting parents, recognizing transphobia as abuse.
The Office of Children and Family Services will investigate non-affirming parents based on anonymous complaints. Care for the Homeless works with AFC and the Institute for Family Health (IFH) to provide gender-affirming care, including surgeries, funded by Medicaid and CHIP. IFH, as a federally qualified health center, uses government funds to provide this care without parental knowledge.
Some healthcare providers are concerned about potential lawsuits from individuals who later detransition. Organizations like AFC, Care for the Homeless, and IFH have received millions in federal funding. Concerns exist that a potential Trump administration could cut funding for these services, especially with Elon Musk potentially overseeing government spending.