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By breannasmith — Feb 22, 2023

Some agencies and organizations are encouraging the use of inclusive language in their spaces. But what is inclusive language and how do you use it? Keep reading to find out! What is Inclusive Language? Language that avoids... Read more

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LGBTQ+ & Two-Spirit youth
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By breannasmith — Feb 21, 2023

In recent years, there’s been an influx in conversations around Gender Affirming Care . As some activists fight to ensure all youth have access to Gender Affirming Care, some states work to end access to Gender Affirming Care. Yet... Read more

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LGBTQ+ & Two-Spirit youth
Mental health
Rights in foster care
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By AbbyShuler — Feb 20, 2023

For LGBTQIA2S+ youth in foster care, acceptance from foster care providers and professionals improves their mental and physical wellbeing , as well as protects them against risky behaviors such as substance misuse. Experiencing... Read more

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LGBTQ+ & Two-Spirit youth
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By AbbyShuler — Feb 14, 2023

In memoriam of the Honorable John Lewis and his fight for LGBTQIAS+ equality in child welfare. “ So many children dream of a stable loving family. Many adults want to open their homes and their hearts, but they face barriers... Read more

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LGBTQ+ & Two-Spirit youth
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By breannasmith — Feb 9, 2023

In our last “Practice Improvement'' blog we covered how agencies can improve the experience of LGBTQIA2S+ youth in foster care. This time around, we’re going to build off of that by looking at what you, as an individual agency professional or... Read more

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LGBTQ+ & Two-Spirit youth
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By breannasmith — Feb 7, 2023

LGBTQIA2S+ youth in foster care experience higher rates of discrimination in the child welfare system, as opposed to their heterosexual peers, due in part to potential families' unwillingness to foster young people because of their sexual... Read more

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LGBTQ+ & Two-Spirit youth
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By AbbyShuler — Feb 2, 2023

The Foster Youth and Alumni Policy Council defines normalcy as the right of foster youth to regularly engage in extracurricular activities and “critical for establishing well-being for foster youth”. Without normalcy, foster youth can feel... Read more

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LGBTQ+ & Two-Spirit youth
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By breannasmith — Jan 25, 2023

With recent blog posts from #FosterEquality focusing on the discrimination that LGBTQIA2S+ youth in foster care experience, you may find yourself asking, "How can my agency help improve the experience of LGBTQIA2S+ youth in foster care's experience... Read more

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LGBTQ+ & Two-Spirit youth
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By breannasmith — Jan 24, 2023

Due to a 2020 Supreme Court decision ( Bostock v Clayton County) , LGBTQIA2S+ individuals are protected from discrimination based on their sexual orientation and gender identity when it comes to employment, healthcare, education, and... Read more

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By AbbyShuler — Jan 19, 2023

Foster youth who identify as LGBTQIA2S+ experience a multitude of unique challenges that their heterosexual and/or cisgender peers don’t. Caring and compassionate foster parents ( like you! ) can help alleviate the effects of these... Read more

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LGBTQ+ & Two-Spirit youth