Working with LGBTQIA+ youth in the child welfare system Perspectives from youth and professionals

• Other Authors: López López, Mónica (Editor), González Álvarez, Rodrigo (Editor), ten Brummelaar, Mijntje (Editor), van Mierlo, Kevin (Editor), Wieldraaijer-Vincent, Leo (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Groningen University of Groningen Press 2021
• Subjects: Gay & Lesbian studies; LGBTQIA youth; Child protection; Child welfare; Social Work
• Online Access: OAPEN Library: download the publication; OAPEN Library: description of the publication

Summary

Written through a constant exchange between LGBTQIA+ young people, researchers, professionals and foster families, this book offers a valuable tool to improve the practice with LGBTQIA+ youth at a personal, organizational, and policy level. This book shows the powerful influence of relationships and networks for the LGBTQIA+ young person growing up in child protection and welfare systems. LGBTQIA+ youth need meaningful connections with individuals within their communities in order to be able to heal, learn, and be authentically themselves. Child welfare professionals have a crucial role in creating these connections and cultivating supportive environments, free of additional trauma, where LGBTQIA+ young people can feel valued and loved.

Physical Description

1 electronic resource (124 p.)

ISBN

60e5a36110a93
9789403429311
9789403429304

Access

Open Access