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LGBTQ+ youth

10/24/2025

Trump Appointee Demands States Roll Back Foster Parenting Rules That Aim to Protect LGBTQ+ Youth 

Michael Fitzgerald

The Trump administration has told at least five states to “review and, where necessary, amend” policies that require foster parents to affirm the gender identity of foster youth, documents obtained by The Imprint confirm. 

8/19/2025

Justice Department Restores Grants to Volunteer Charity for Foster Kids, After Group Rolls Back DEI Discussions

Michael Fitzgerald

The charity overseeing a national network of volunteer advocates for foster children had tens of millions in federal grants reinstated — after removing DEI references.

8/8/2025

LGBTQ+ Youth, Many in Foster Care, Report Discrimination, Harassment in Treatment Facilities 

Michael Fitzgerald

In a national survey released last week by Senate Democrats, LGBTQ+ youth in institutional settings reported bullying and isolation.

5/20/2025

‘Rainbow Resource Rooms’ Welcome Trans Foster Youth Across LA County to Dress and Express, As They Are

Jeremy Loudenback

At four resource rooms across LA County, trans foster youth find free shapewear and eyeshadow, but also a safe space and support network.

9/25/2024

City Council Vows to Step Up Care for LGBTQ+ Foster Youth in New York

Susanti Sarkar

Legislation now before members of the NYC city council is part of leaders’ response to concerns about discrimination and poor treatment.

7/19/2024

‘Sound of Hope’ Drawn Into Yearslong Political Controversy About Care for LGTBQ+ Youth

Sara Tiano

Conservative media website Daily Wire's Matt Walsh spun the film’s feel-good message into an anti-LGTBQ+ tirade.

6/28/2024

Amid Reports of Discrimination Against LGBTQ+ Foster Youth, NYC Leaders Step Up

Susanti Sarkar

Advocates for homeless LGBTQ+ youth are hailing renewed commitment by city leaders to provide more welcoming homes and an end to hostile treatment.

4/18/2024

Washington Foster Parents Sue State for Religious Discrimination, Claiming They Shouldn’t Have To Use Gender-Neutral Pronouns

Bria Suggs

Washington foster parents are suing over requirements that they use chosen or gender-neutral pronouns with LGBTQ+ youth in their care. 

A Minnesota Host Home Program Helps Vulnerable LGBTQ+ Youth Avoid Homelessness

1/23/2024

A Minnesota Host Home Program Helps Vulnerable LGBTQ+ Youth Avoid Homelessness

Alex Perez

Amid a surge in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation nationwide, a Minneapolis nonprofit offers a host home program for vulnerable youth.

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