This policy paper discusses how religious refusal laws will impact all children and youth in foster care and—among other complications—can result in even less homes for children.
(7 pp)
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Raising Healthy and Happy LGBTQ and Gender Non-Conforming Children
This brief is a guide for parents on raising LGBTQ and GNC youth. It lists helpful behaviors, hurtful behaviors, and a glossary of terms.
(12 pp)
Policy Paper
Promoting Well-Being Through the Reasonable and Prudent Parent Standard: A Guide for States Implementing the Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act
2017
This policy paper provides recommendations for policy implementation of a “reasonable and prudent parent standard” for all youth in care, as well as recommendations for LGBTQ and expectant and parenting youth.
(7 pp)
Policy Paper
Out of the Shadows: Supporting LGBTQ Youth in Child Welfare Through Cross-System Collaboration
May 2016
This policy paper highlights the disparities between LGBTQ foster youth and non-LGBTQ peers, as well as the compounding effects these factors have on intersecting elements like race, ethnicity, culture, and language.
(36pp)
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Out of the Shadows: Supporting LGBTQ Youth in Child Welfare Through Cross-System Collaboration (Current Landscape)
May 2016
This policy paper offers an overview of the current landscape for LGBTQ youth involved in public systems. It provides important statistics and firsthand accounts.
(7pp)
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Out of the Shadows: Supporting LGBTQ Youth in Child Welfare Through Cross-System Collaboration (Strategies)
May 2016
This policy paper highlights opportunities for states and counties to use innovative strategies to promote health and well-being of LGBTQ youth and their families—providing examples of efforts already underway.
(17 pp)
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Mental and Emotional Health of LGBTQ Youth in Child Welfare
This brief reviews the struggle and risks confronted by LGBTQ youth in child welfare and lists some ways professionals can help ensure their mental health and wellness.
(1 p)
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Guidelines for Managing Information Related to Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity and Expression of Children in Child Welfare Systems
January 2013
This report proposes standards governing the management of information related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression. It gathers expert opinions intended to guide the formulation of professional guidelines.
(26 pp)
Report
Fight for Our Girls: Applying an Intersectional Lens to Girls of Color Facing Status Offenses
August 2017
This report examines historical biases existing within our child-serving systems. It explores how intersections of race and gender continue to define outcomes for girls of color and recommends policy and practice changes.
(16 pp)
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Criando Jóvenes LGBT Y Que No Siguen Los Estereotipos De Género Saludables Y Felices
2017
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(12 pp)
Criando Jovenes Lgbt Y Gnc Saludables Y Felices