Help resource caregivers support LGBTQ+ youth: Insights from a young person with lived experience

The article on AdoptUSKids outlines strategies for caregivers to support and affirm LGBTQ+ youth in foster care. It emphasizes the importance of creating safe, accepting environments and details specific actions, like using chosen names/pronouns and connecting youth with LGBTQ+mentors. The guide also addresses the need for training and awareness among caregivers, the impact of intersecting identities, and the importance of strong, supportive relationships.