Dmc Project Genesis Program

Founded in 2015, the GENECIS Program at Children's Health℠, is the largest program in the Southwest with a multi-specialty team of experts. Our team has impacted thousands of youth across the country and is a vital resource for patients, families and communities.We support youth of all gender expressions and identities, and provide evidence-based, gender-affirming care in a supportive and safe environment. Gender identity is unique for every child and may be different from the sex assigned to them at birth. Our care is individualized and developed through collaboration with patients and their families.The GENECIS providers follow established guidelines from and for medical and mental healthcare services, also consistent with the.While the GENECIS program provides gender affirming care, it does not perform gender affirming surgery. Gender affirming careGender affirming care is for transgender and gender-diverse youth who experience gender dysphoria (i.e., distress associated with physical sex characteristics). While not all individuals who experience a discrepancy between their gender identity and sex assigned at birth experience gender dysphoria, many do.Medical intervention is not recommended for children before the onset of puberty.

Genesis Recovery Program

Supportive Services and ResearchThe GENECIS Program provides a path to change through compassionate and professional care.Patient's parent. Multidisciplinary Team. Bioethics.Research and Education. to improve health and development. Education and training for providers, educators and community partners.Sign up for the Safe Space ScoopJoin us in discovering what’s new in the GENECIS Program by signing up for our monthly newsletter. You’ll be the first to get updates on comprehensive endocrine care and mental health support for transgender and gender-diverse youth.Fostering a safe spaceWe provide an open and affirming environment where patients of all backgrounds and identities are able to access the highest quality care available. We are by your side, creating a safe space for all children and families.For additional information or resources, please email or utilize the Related Patient Stories.