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Washington DC. Working With LGBTQ+ Youth and Families

Adolescence is marked by rapid physical development and emotional changes while youth work to develop autonomy and a sense of identity. This period is further complicated by child welfare involvement, which is often associated with changes in social support and placement. Youth who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, or another diverse identity (LGBTQ+)…

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October 7, 2022, New York City Mayor Adams issued an emergency executive order numbered 224

WHEREAS, over the past several months, thousands of asylum seekers have been arriving in New York City, from the Southern border, without having any immediate plans for shelter; and WHEREAS, as of October 5, 2022, the asylum seekers who have entered the City’s shelter system operated by the Department of Homeless Services (DHS Shelter System”) include approximately…

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