Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth: A Guide for Foster Parents

This factsheet was written to help families understand how to provide a safe, supportive, and affirming home for an LGBTQ+ youth in foster care. It discusses the unique risks they face and the important role that foster parents can play in reducing those risks. Whether you identify as LGBTQ+ or otherwise, you may benefit from reading about the complex experiences of these youth, which extend beyond their identity and include, among other concerns, the trauma related to being in care. You will learn about specific actions that you can take to promote a youth's health and well-being at home and in the LGBTQ+ community. You will also find links to several resources for more information and support.