Salazar Amy M, McCowan Kristin J, Cole Janice J, Skinner Martie L, Noell Bailey R, Colito Jessica M, Haggerty Kevin P, Barkan Susan E
Washington State University Vancouver.
University of Washington.
Child Welfare. 2018;96(2):75-97.
Youth who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, and two-spirit (LGBTQ2S) are disproportionally represented in the foster care population and often face discrimination within the system. This article summarizes findings from focus groups with youth in care who are LGBTQ2S, foster caregivers, and child welfare workers to explore (a) the unique challenges and support-related needs of youth in care who are LGBTQ2S and their foster caregivers, and (b) strategies for building better relationships between these youth and caregivers. Findings can be used to improve youth placement stability.
自认为是女同性恋、男同性恋、双性恋、跨性别者、酷儿/疑问者以及双灵族(LGBTQ2S)的青少年在寄养群体中所占比例过高,并且在该系统中常常面临歧视。本文总结了针对LGBTQ2S寄养青少年、寄养照料者以及儿童福利工作者的焦点小组的研究结果,以探讨:(a)LGBTQ2S寄养青少年及其寄养照料者面临的独特挑战和与支持相关的需求;(b)增进这些青少年与照料者之间良好关系的策略。研究结果可用于提高青少年安置的稳定性。