Creating LGBTQ Affirming Agencies

Learn how to create a culturally inclusive environment by developing a welcoming, culturally sensitive, supportive, and affirming agency for all people.

Publication year: 2017
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Capacity Building Center for States

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This video illustrates two versions of one couple's experience with an agency: The first version shows an agency that does not demonstrate a culturally-inclusive environment, while the second version shows an agency that does.
 

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Capacity Building Center for States (2017). Creating LGBTQ Affirming Agencies. Children’s Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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