A wave of young people is coming out as transgender, leaving the health system struggling to keep up. Trans teenager Michael Alongi was born in a female body and he wants to transition in a more permanent way, but he faces obstacles to gender-affirming care because of his age.

He and his mother, Jeanne, join Insight to discuss why it’s important for kids like him to get access to appropriate health care.

Community Resources for Transgender Youth

• The Landing Spot
• Ally Moms
• Gender Health Center
• Sacramento LGBT Community Center
• Transgender Law Center
• Trans Lifeline
• National Center for Transgender Equality
• Gender Spectrum