Lgbt Populations and the Child Welfare System: a Snapshot of the Knowledge Base and Research Needs
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This brief summarizes the knowledge base and research needs related to LGBT people and child welfare programs. The brief address four topics: (1) the risk of child maltreatment for LGBT people, (2) the experiences of LGBT youth in child welfare programs, (3) the effectiveness of child welfare services for LGBT youth in foster care, and (4) the participation of LGBT adults in child welfare services as foster or adoptive parents. In general, research and data sources inclusive of LGBT populations are limited, and substantial knowledge gaps exist regarding LGBT people and child welfare programs.
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