If you are a family member who needs information and support regarding your child’s gender expression or identity, Gender Diversity can help. We provide services and support that helps families understand the wide range of naturally occurring gender identities and expressions that exist.
Our monthly support group for parents and guardians of gender non-conforming and transgender children began in 2008, making it one of the longest running support groups of its kind. The group meets at Seattle Children’s Hospital with local participants meeting in person and other families participating from across the nation via teleconference.
Topics addressed include:
- Is this a phase?
- What if my child changes his/her mind?
- Are trainings available for my child’s school?
- Are there other families like mine?
- Is my child gay?
- How do I talk to friends, family, and co-workers about this?
- How do we find a good doctor (therapist, school, etc.)?
- My spouse and I disagree on how to address this issue. What should we do?
- Did my parenting in some way cause this?
- How do I legally change my child’s ID documents?
*Intake is required for the group. For more information, please contact us.
Group I
Parents of Transgender/Gender Nonconforming Children
(ages 11 and younger)
Location: Seattle Children’s Hospital
Date: 1st Sunday of every month
Time: 4pm to 6pm
Childcare and activities provided
Intake required
Teleconference participation available
Group II
Parents of Transgender/Gender Nonconforming Children
(ages 12 to adult)
Location: Seattle Children’s Hospital
Date: 3rd Sunday of every month
Time: 5pm to 7pm
Teen group meets at same time
Intake required
Teleconference participation available
GO Kids Play Group
Location: Seattle Children’s Hospital
Date: 1st Sunday of every month
Time: 4pm to 6pm
Ages: (4-11)
In conjunction with parent support meeting
Gender Odyssey Teens
Ages (13 to 20)
Location: Seattle Children’s Hospital
Date: 3rd Sunday of every month
Time: 5pm to 7pm
In conjunction with parent support meeting
Gender Odyssey (GO) Teens is a group that meets monthly from 5pm to 7pm PST. GO Teens meets at Seattle Children’s Hospital on the third Sunday of each month. Additionally, we have several fun group activities scheduled at different locations throughout the year. Contact us for more information.
Gender Odyssey Teens – Online
Ages (13 to 20)
Location: World Wide Web
Time: Regularly scheduled online chats
Our youth group includes regular online chat sessions in addition to our regular teen listserv. Additional opportunities exist to engage in leadership projects including Gender Odyssey’s YouTube channel and workshop development for the Gender Odyssey Family conference.
Would you like more information? We’d love to hear from you. Contact us to find the support and information you need.
