Journal article
Developing Relationship-Building Tools for Foster Families Caring for Teens who are LGBTQ2S
Child welfare, Vol.96(2), pp.75-97
2018
Handle:
https://hdl.handle.net/2376/107269
PMCID: PMC5978427
PMID: 29861503
Abstract
Youth who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, and two-spirit (LGBTQ2S) are disproportionally represented in the foster care population and often face discrimination within the system. This article summarizes findings from focus groups with youth in care who are LGBTQ2S, foster caregivers, and child welfare workers to explore (a) the unique challenges and support-related needs of youth in care who are LGBTQ2S and their foster caregivers, and (b) strategies for building better relationships between these youth and caregivers. Findings can be used to improve youth placement stability.
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- Title
- Developing Relationship-Building Tools for Foster Families Caring for Teens who are LGBTQ2S
- Creators
- Amy M Salazar - Washington State University VancouverKristin J McCowan - University of WashingtonJanice J Cole - University of WashingtonMartie L Skinner - University of WashingtonBailey R Noell - Washington State University VancouverJessica M Colito - University of WashingtonKevin P Haggerty - University of WashingtonSusan E Barkan - University of Washington
- Publication Details
- Child welfare, Vol.96(2), pp.75-97
- Academic Unit
- Human Development, Department of
- Publisher
- United States
- Grant note
- R01 DA038095 / NIDA NIH HHS
- Identifiers
- 99900546858201842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article