A legal name change is about so much more than paperwork.

For transgender and gender-expansive young people, having identification that reflects who they are can reduce barriers to education, employment, housing, healthcare, and everyday life. At Southern Legal Center for Youth, we’re proud to provide free Gender-Affirming Legal Care™ to help young people navigate the legal name and gender marker change process with dignity, support, and community. Thank you to @11alive and @fjessie for highlighting why this work matters. As trans and gender-expansive young people’s rights continue to be under attack in the South, we’re committed to ensuring that these young people have access to the legal resources they need to live safely and authentically. Because EVERY young person deserves to be recognized for who they are.