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10/1/2019

After the Tragic Death of an LGBTQ Foster Youth, Few Answers for His Family

Susan Abram

The family of a 19-year-old transgender foster youth who recently committed suicide said Los Angeles child welfare officials repeatedly ignored their pleas for mental health services and placement with a relative.

4/19/2018

Child Welfare Leaders Sign on to Letter Urging States to Ban Conversion Therapy

Sara Tiano

A group of child welfare workers, educators and medical professionals are calling on states to enact legislation protecting LGBTQ youth from being subject to conversion therapy, a highly controversial practice intended to forcibly “change” a person’s sexual orientation.

1/10/2018

Los Angeles Orders Agencies to Report on LGBTQ Services for Youth in Foster Care

Sara Tiano

In a unanimous vote, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday passed a motion aimed at improving the experience and outcomes for LGBTQ youth in the child welfare system.

Los Angeles County Launches Youth Development Department, But With Less Funding

10/7/2015

L.A. Supervisors Commit $100K to Improve Services for LGBTQ Foster Youth

Holden Slattery

Los Angeles County committed to stepping up its support for LGBTQ youth in the child welfare system when its board of supervisors passed a motion yesterday dedicating $100,000 to analyze services directed at this population.

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