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 teens up to age 21 who are gender nonconforming, gender expansive and transgender. We work with your family to best meet the needs of your child. 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 up to age 21 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 gender assessment, gender affirming medical care, support groups, referrals for outpatient therapy, surgical referrals, legal support, insurance advocacy and more. We have worked with more than 3,000 patients.
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.
Our resources
We have created resources to help you find answers to your questions and get the support you and your child need.
Resources for professionals
Everything you need to support your patient’s health, created and updated by our CHOP community of experts.
Your donation changes lives
A gift of any size helps us make lifesaving breakthroughs for children everywhere.
