A family moved states expecting better healthcare for their trans son

NPR | By Karen Brown

Published April 26, 2026 at 6:08 AM MDT

Facebook
Flipboard
LinkedIn
Email

A family moved from Texas to Massachusetts, expecting it would be more inclusive and offer better services for their kids. But then the health system stopped treatment for their transgender son.

Facebook
Flipboard
LinkedIn
Email

Karen Brown

Make a monthly donation

Become a sustaining member for as low as $5/month

Make a one-time donation

Make an annual or one-time donation to support MTPR

Pay pledge or update info

Pay an existing pledge or update your payment information