LGBTQIA2S+ Youth Experiencing Homelessness - June 2023

LGBTQIA2S+ Youth Experiencing Homelessness June 2023 LGBTQIA2S+ Youth Experiencing Homelessness | June 2023 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Introduction Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, Two-Spirit Youth who identify as LGBTQIA2S+ disproportionately experience homelessness and are at high risk for family rejection, physical assaults, and sexual exploitation in shelters and on the streets. [...] Compared to stably housed LGBTQIA2S+ peers, LGBTQIA2S+ 28% youth who reported current homelessness or past housing of LGBTQIA2S+ youth report experiencing instability are nearly homelessness or housing instability at some point in their lives.2 6X more likely to be in foster care at any point 4 Youth experiencing homelessness in their life. [...] EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR HOUSING compared to their stably housed peers2 INSTABILITY AT SOME POINT IN THEIR LIFE 5 Youth who identify as both LGBTQIA2S+ and black or multiracial have some of the highest rates of homelessness. [...] Compared to stably housed LGBTQIA2S+ peers, LGBTQIA2S+ youth who reported past housing instability or current Homelessness and housing instability were homelessness had more than reported at higher rates among transgender 3X greater odds and nonbinary youth, including:9 of ever being physically threatened or abused due to their 39% of transgender boys/men sexual orientation or, among youth who ide. [...] A Guide for Understanding, Supporting, and Affirming LGBTQIA2S+ Children, Youth, and Families This resource provides general information for youth service providers, educators, allies, and community members who seek to support the health and well-being of children and youth who are LGBTQIA2S+ and their families.