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Apoyo y Aprobación de los Jóvenes y los Adultos Jóvenes LGBTQIA2S+: Hoja Informativa (Supporting and Affirming LGBTQIA2S+ Youth and Young Adults: Tip Sheet)

This Spanish translated fact sheet provides strategies for organizations to support and affirm LGBTQIA2S+ youth and young adults experiencing homelessness.

Organizations: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF), Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB)

Published Year: 2021

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Developed by RHYTTAC with input from youth with lived experience, the guide outlines trauma-informed, culturally responsive practices for safe and affirming service delivery.

It covers outreach, intake, housing accommodations, confidentiality, and aftercare planning, emphasizing inclusive communication, organizational accountability, and building trust through authentic engagement. The resource also includes key reflection questions for improving LGBTQIA2S+ inclusion within programs.