Gender and Sexuality Development Program
Some children and youth identify their gender as different from the sex they were assigned at birth. Affirming your child's gender identity and allowing them to explore their gender and sexuality is crucial for their well-being and resilience. We can help. The Gender and Sexuality Development Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) supports children and young adults who are gender nonconforming, gender expansive and transgender. Parents, patients, and families are central to our care at CHOP and are a critical part of our evaluation and care planning. We also provide consultation and training for providers interested in learning how to better serve the needs of gender nonconforming youth.
How we serve you
The Gender and Sexuality Development Program offers medical care and mental health support for gender nonconforming, gender expansive and transgender children and youth and their families. Our team of experts is dedicated to supporting your child so they can live a healthy, happy life.
Conditions we treat
We offer medical care and mental health support for children who connect with identity terms such as transgender, gender fluid, gender nonbinary and gender expansive.
Why choose us
Our multidisciplinary team of experts provides comprehensive medical and mental health support. Our process begins with an extensive evaluation of a child’s physical and mental health by a multidisciplinary team. We also collaborate with the child’s medical and mental health providers, parents, and caregivers to understand their social and mental health history.
Our research
Research is critical to improving health outcomes for all children. Our specialists engage in research and quality improvement projects to continue to provide the best care to the youth and families we serve.
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