ANIMAL CARE SANCTUARY CORNER

“It’s hard to pin down exactly how many youths are in foster care nationally, but experts estimate that there are nearly 400,000 children and youth in the system.”

vulnerability they face. If LGBTQ+ youth are to reach their full potential and grow into healthy, happy adults, they—like all youth in care—need families who can provide permanent, supportive, and affirming homes during their critical teenage years. With a little additional education and training, your family can successfully provide a welcoming home to LGBTQ+ youth in need of a permanent and loving family.

References: 1. LGBTQ Youth with a History of Foster Care | The Trevor Project

2. HRC-YouthFosterCare-IssueBriefFINAL.pdf 3. Understanding and Supporting LGBTQ Foster and Adoptive Parents - The North American Council on Adoptable Children (nacac.org)

4. Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth: A Guide for Foster Parents - Child Welfare Information Gateway