Affirming and Supporting LGBTQ Children and Youth in Child Welfare
See statistics on increased risks for LGBTQ youth and learn how child welfare systems can use healthy approaches when working with LGBTQ children and youth.
Description
Provides statistics on increased risks for LGBTQ youth as well as information on how child welfare systems can avoid harmful practices and use healthy approaches when working with LGBTQ children and youth.
Suggested Citation
Capacity Building Center for States. (2016). Affirming and Supporting LGBTQ Children and Youth in Child Welfare. Children’s Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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