Focuses on best practices for serving LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness. This session covers topics including understanding sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression, utilizing affirming language and pronouns, and addressing the unique challenges of LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly transgender and non-binary youth, experiencing homelessness. (1.5 Hours)
Learning Objectives:
- Gain insights into the various social, familial, and systemic factors that contribute to homelessness among LGBTQ+ youth.
- Understand sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression, and their importance in affirming housing practices.
- Learn best practices for creating and maintaining supportive housing environments tailored to the needs of LGBTQ+ individuals.