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Human Services for Low-Income and At-Risk LGBT Populations: The Knowledge Base and Research Needs

This brief assesses the current knowledge and research gaps regarding human services for low-income and at-risk LGBT populations in the United States.

Organizations: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Planning, Research & Evaluation (OPRE), Mathematica, UCLA School of Law, The Williams Institute

Authors: Andrew Burwick, Gary Gates, Scott Baumgartner, Daniel Friend

Published Year: 2014

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It highlights disparities faced by LGBT individuals in areas such as income support, child welfare, and youth services, emphasizing unique challenges like poverty, discrimination, and service inaccessibility.

The brief identifies the need for more inclusive data, deeper understanding of risk factors, and evaluation of interventions tailored to LGBT communities. Recommendations focus on improving service delivery through cultural competency, non-discrimination policies, and targeted program development.