1. Brief: the Needs of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) Youth in Child Welfare Settings

Brief: the Needs of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) Youth in Child Welfare Settings

A recent brief from the Permanency Innovations Initiative highlights how research is contributing to a better understanding of the needs of LGBTQ youth in child welfare settings. The brief presents findings from qualitative interviews conducted with youth participating in the Recognize, Intervene, Support, and Empower (RISE) project, funded through a grant from the Children’s Bureau to the Los Angeles LGBT Center.

URL
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/blog/2016/03/new-brief-highlights-the-needs-of-lgbtq-youth-in-child-welfare-settings?utm_source=youth.gov&utm_medium=federal-links&utm_campaign=reports-and-resources
Federal Agencies
Administration for Children and Families
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
Federal Departments
Department of Health and Human Services
Section
Resources
Topic
Child Welfare
LGBTQ