LGBTQ youth in foster care : empowering approaches for an inclusive system of care edited by Adam McCormick.

Contributor(s): McCormick, Adam [editor]Material type: TextTextPublisher: New York : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2018Description: vi, 197 pages : illustrations ; 24 cmISBN: 9781138859517Subject(s): Social minority youth -- United States | Sexual minority youth -- Psychology -- United States | Foster home careLOC classification: HQ76.27 | Y68 L67 2018Summary: Explores the experiences of LGBTQ youth as they navigate the child welfare system. The author examines the entirety of a youth's experience, from referral into care and challenges to obtaining permanency to aging out or leaving care. Included throughout the book are stories from LGBTQ youth that address personal issues such as abuse, bullying and harassment, and double standards. Filled with resources to foster resilience and empower youth, this book is ideal for professionals who are hoping to create a more inclusive and affirming system of care for LGBTQ youth.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Explores the experiences of LGBTQ youth as they navigate the child welfare system. The author examines the entirety of a youth's experience, from referral into care and challenges to obtaining permanency to aging out or leaving care. Included throughout the book are stories from LGBTQ youth that address personal issues such as abuse, bullying and harassment, and double standards. Filled with resources to foster resilience and empower youth, this book is ideal for professionals who are hoping to create a more inclusive and affirming system of care for LGBTQ youth.

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