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Some agencies and organizations are encouraging the use of inclusive language in their spaces. But what is inclusive language and how do you use it? Keep reading to find out...

LGBTQ+ & Two-Spirit youth
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In recent years, there’s been an influx in conversations around Gender Affirming Care. As some activists fight to ensure all youth have access to Gender Affirming Care, some states work...

LGBTQ+ & Two-Spirit youth
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For LGBTQIA2S+ youth in foster care, acceptance from foster care providers and professionals improves their mental and physical wellbeing, as well as protects them against risky behaviors such as substance...

LGBTQ+ & Two-Spirit youth
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On Friday, February 10th, FosterClub co-hosted a roundtable discussion with the Administration for Children and Families on the experiences of LGBTQIA2S+ youth in foster care as well as the importance...

LGBTQ+ & Two-Spirit youth
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In memoriam of the Honorable John Lewis and his fight for LGBTQIAS+ equality in child welfare. “ So many children dream of a stable loving family. Many adults want to...

LGBTQ+ & Two-Spirit youth
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A Message from the Chair of the Board of Directors As I reflect on Black History Month, 2023, I’m reminded of how far we (Blacks/African Americans) have come. I also...

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In our last “Practice Improvement'' blog we covered how agencies can improve the experience of LGBTQIA2S+ youth in foster care. This time around, we’re going to build off of that...

LGBTQ+ & Two-Spirit youth
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LGBTQIA2S+ youth in foster care experience higher rates of discrimination in the child welfare system, as opposed to their heterosexual peers, due in part to potential families' unwillingness to foster...

LGBTQ+ & Two-Spirit youth
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The Foster Youth and Alumni Policy Council defines normalcy as the right of foster youth to regularly engage in extracurricular activities and “critical for establishing well-being for foster youth”. Without...

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First, let’s explore what SOGIE means. SOGIE stands for Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression. Sexual Orientation: who a person is attracted to Gender Identity: how a person sees themself...

LGBTQ+ & Two-Spirit youth
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