Foster care placement for LGBTQI+ children
Final Rule Brings the Child Welfare System Closer to Better Supporting Youth with Resources and Services that Meet their Needs.
LGBTQI+ children are overrepresented in foster care and face significantly higher levels of bullying and harassment in care than other children. In addition, LGBTQI+ children who enter foster care experience significantly worse outcomes, including higher levels of mental health-related hospitalizations and homelessness. Like all children, LGBTQI+ young people deserve a placement that meets their unique needs.
The provider must commit to establishing an environment that supports the child’s LGBTQI+ status or identity; and
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