Foster family acceptance: Understanding the role of foster family acceptance in the lives of LGBTQ youth

被引：28

作者：

McCormick, Adam ^{[1
]}

Schmidt, Kathryn ^{[2
]}

Terrazas, Samuel R. ^{[3
]}

机构：

[1] St Edwards Univ, Austin, TX 78704 USA

[2] Univ Texas El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968 USA

[3] Calif State Univ Monterey Bay, Monterey, CA USA

来源：

CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES REVIEW | 2016年 / 61卷

关键词：

Child welfare; LGBTQ; Gay; Lesbian; OF-HOME CARE; GAY; PERMANENCY;

D O I：

10.1016/j.childyouth.2015.12.005

中图分类号：

D669 [社会生活与社会问题]; C913 [社会生活与社会问题];

学科分类号：

1204 ;

摘要：

LGBTQ youth in the child welfare system have historically received very little attention. The limited research available suggests that they encounter a number of disparities and double standards when compared to straight youth. The current study examines the role that foster family acceptance plays in the lives of LGBTQ youth as they navigate the child welfare system. The experiences of LGBTQ foster care alumni who had accepting foster family experiences are compared to those who had rejecting experiences. Findings suggest that foster family acceptance plays a pivotal role in creating an affirming and inclusive environment for LGBTQ youth. Similarly, findings provide further evidence for the need to educate, train, and recruit affirming and accepting foster families. (c) 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

引用

页码：69 / 74

页数：6

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