Living With Change – Living with Change

Supporting Transgender Youth & Their Families

We envision a community where transgender youth are valued, thriving, and fully integrated as equitable members.

The Living with Change Impact

from our Center at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital

863

Children and young adults received compassionate clinical care from our expanded clinic staff this year

474

New patients were seen by our clinic staff this year

2,252

Total patient visits were logged by the clinic staff this year

Help us reach even more children

We are creating an even more expansive research network at the Living with Change Center. To close this gap we have launched a funding campaign with a goal of $500,000 that will then be matched by Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.

$77,600 of $500,000 raised in 2023

Living with Change C.A.R.E.S.

Center for
Transgender Youth

At the LWC Center at CCHMC children and young adults receive compassionate medical care from experts specializing in transgender medicine.

Advocacy

LWC advocates for transgender youth and their families by working to effect change through consultation, policy work, and ongoing support with experts.

Resources

LWC provides inclusive and educational resources and information to help support the trans community.

Education

By educating others in the community and beyond, LWC is working to change perspectives and bring awareness to help create a safer, kinder, more accepting world for transgender youth and their families.

Support

LWC supports transgender youth and their families by providing greater access to medical care, advocacy, resources, and education helping to create a safer space for transgender youth to live their truth.

Events

Every Journey Matters Gala

September 17, 2023

Please join us for LWC’s largest fundraiser, where we’ll enjoy an enchanted evening...

Every Journey Matters Gala

September 17, 2023

Please join us for LWC’s largest fundraiser, where we’ll enjoy an enchanted evening...

Every Journey Matters Gala

September 17, 2023

Please join us for LWC’s largest fundraiser, where we’ll enjoy an enchanted evening...

Top Parent Resources

Learning your child is transgender signals a shift in perspective, but it’s up to you whether that change paralyzes … or propels you forward. Together, we can be the support your family needs as you navigate a new chapter in your lives.

For more information on transgender students in our schools, visit: http://www.glsen.org/students/tsr

For resources on transgender youth and the issues they face, including expert advice, visit: https://www.hrc.org/resources/transgender-children-and-youth-understanding-the-basics

If you—or your children—need someone to talk to, don’t wait. The Trevor Foundation and the TransLifeline are great resources, experienced in transgender youth issues, available 24/7 to talk.