Support LGBTQ+ Youth and Families

LGBTQ+ children and youth make up an estimated 30% of those in out-of-home care. 

We can improve the well-being and safety of LGBTQ+ communities by working to create welcoming and affirming agencies and organizations that acknowledge and support their needs. Use these resources to learn more!

Help LGBTQ+ individuals and couples start their foster care or adoption journey!
Read and share the following resources:

• Frequently Asked Questions From LGBTQ+ Prospective Foster and Adoptive Parents
  Navigating the child welfare system can be complex, and LGBTQ+ families often face greater challenges.
  
  
• Supporting Your LGBTQ+ Youth: A Guide for Foster Parents
  Both foster parents and professionals can use this factsheet as an opportunity to learn how to be a better ally and provide the support LGBTQ+ youth need.

As professionals work to recruit and maintain a diverse pool of potential parents, LGBTQ+ individuals and couples are an often-untapped resource of prospective parents for the thousands of children and youth in foster care.

For insight into the advantages of engaging LGBTQ+ families, helping LGBTQ+ families overcome barriers, and supporting these families, read Working With Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ+) Families in Foster Care and Adoption.

Visit these webpages to learn more about how to support LGBTQ+ youth and families:

•  Working With LGBTBQ+ Youth and Families
•  Resources for LGBTQ+ Youth in Out-of-Home Care
•  Resources for Families of LGBTQ+ Youth
•  Working With LGBTQ+ Families in Adoption
•  Working With LGBTQ+ Youth and Families: Behavioral Health