Helping LGBTQ Families Navigate the Child Welfare System
Learn how to create an agency organizational culture that is inclusive and knowledgeable about the unique needs of LGBTQ children, youth, and families.
Description
Provides information about creating an agency organizational culture that is inclusive and knowledgeable about the unique needs of LGBTQ children, youth, and families involved in the child welfare system, including questions for determining whether an agency is prepared to work effectively with LGBTQ families and strategies for meeting the needs of LGBTQ individuals.
Suggested Citation
Capacity Building Center for States. (2016). Helping LGBTQ families navigate the child welfare system. Children’s Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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