As 2026 comes to a close, we’re excited to take a look back at our accomplishments and look ahead to next year’s goals. Let’s build on the momentum from the midterms and keep up the fight now that we have more sympathetic legislators in power. This is the time to double down and pass protective legislation while we can.

Chosen Family Law Center is fighting for bodily autonomy and self-determination through lasting policy protections, impactful education programs, and free legal services.

At the NYC Trans and Queer Advocacy Coalition, our Executive Director serves as Policy Co-Chair and has been advocating on behalf of the entire LGBTQIA+ community to the NYC Council and Mayor’s Office for funding and policy changes needed to meet this moment - and we’re being heard! 

Our team were lead drafters of a precedent-setting family structure nondiscrimination law, and in coalition we shared an open source legislative toolkit to teach others how to engage with democracy at a municipal level. As a result, in 2026 our nondiscrimination law passed in 6 cities nationwide! 

Make a year-end donation today!! Help us protect trans people, bolster the rights of queer parents & chosen families, and create a safe fortress around New York through legislative advocacy!

In addition to making a donation, it helps if you share our social media posts with a note about why our work matters to you, encouraging others to follow along and donate if they can. You can find us here: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Threads, and Bluesky. 

Join us in this fight to make a difference by supporting our on-the-ground activism and advocacy. We choose each other. We stand up for each other. 

Read on to take a look back at our achievements in 2026 and our plans for 2027.

From our chosen family to yours, 

The Team at Chosen Family Law Center