Articles for the Topic "Serving LGBTQI2-S Youth"

An Introduction to the Listening Tour Findings

2011-04-15T08:41:47

LGBTQI2-S Youth are overrepresented among youth experiencing homelessness. Once on the street, they are at high risk for abuse, substance use, and mental health issues. To learn more about best practices for minimizing these risks and serving these vulnerable youth, HRC embarked on a Listening Tour of organizations. The findings of this Listening Tour are summarized in this article.

Develop Trusting Relationships by Fostering a Strengths-Based Approach

2011-04-15T08:48:38

Families, peers, and social service providers often reject LGBTQI2-S youth, which deeply impacts their self-esteem. Strengths-based services to buffer the complex difficulties faced by LGBTQI2-S youth. This page is part of resource package created to help programs better serve youth who are LGBTQI2-S and homeless.

Develop Culturally Competent Staff

2011-04-15T08:55:23

Creating a staff of culturally competent providers is one of the most effective ways to provide quality care for youth who identify as LGBTQI2-S. This page is part of resource package created to help programs better serve youth who are LGBTQI2-S and homeless.

Empower Consumers

2011-04-15T09:02:53

Involving consumers in decisions about LGBTQI2-S youth homeless service design, delivery, and evaluation embodies a strengths-based, person-centered approach. This page is part of resource package created to help programs better serve youth who are LGBTQI2-S and homeless.

Develop Community Partnerships

2011-04-15T09:23:49

Youth who are LGBTQI2-S need strong role models who understand the stigma and discrimination they face. Community support and safe places where youth can find acceptance are critical. This page is part of resource package created to help programs better serve youth who are LGBTQI2-S and homeless.

Design Responsive Services Interventions

2011-04-15T09:18:14

Youth who identify as LGBTQI2-S have diverse needs demanding adaptive services. This page is part of resource package created to help programs better serve youth who are LGBTQI2-S and homeless.

Expand Public Awareness

2011-04-15T01:27:08

It is important for service agencies to work to improve public awareness about LGBTQI2-S youth. This page is part of resource package created to help programs better serve youth who are LGBTQI2-S and homeless.

A Story of Change: Youth on Fire

2011-04-15T01:30:10

Often, it can be difficult for agencies working toward becoming more culturally competent for their LGBTQI2-S youth consumers to believe that organizational change is possible. HRC highlights one story of change from “Learning from the Field: A Listening Tour of Programs Serving LGBTQI2-S Youth Experiencing Homelessness.”

Best Practices for Serving LGBTQI2-S Youth: Existing Resources

2011-04-15T01:32:24

This page highlights resources related to improving services and supports for sexual and gender minority youth experiencing homelessness. It is part of resource package created to help programs better serve youth who are LGBTQI2-S and homeless.

HRC Listening Tour Participating Programs

2011-04-15T01:39:28

The HRC conducted a Listening Tour of programs serving LGBTQI2-S youth experiencing homelessness to learn about what works in serving this population. This page provides information on the Listening Tour Programs.

Programs Serving LGBTQI2-S Youth

2011-04-15T01:42:55

The HRC conducted a Listening Tour of programs serving LGBTQI2-S youth experiencing homelessness to learn about what works in serving this population. However, the Listening Tour programs are not the only organizations providing services to sexual and gender minority youth experiencing homelessness. This page features a selection of programs serving this group.