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Supporting and Affirming LGBTQIA2S+ Youth and Young Adults: Tip Sheet

This tip sheet offers strategies to help programs support and affirm LGBTQIA2S+ youth and young adults, particularly those 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 with input from youth with lived experience, the guide outlines actionable steps for creating safe, affirming, and inclusive services across outreach, engagement, and service delivery.

It includes guidance on inclusive language, confidentiality, trauma-informed care, community partnerships, and organizational accountability. The resource also emphasizes culturally responsive practices and aftercare planning to improve long-term outcomes.