Youth, Family & Caregiver Programming

Agencies serving children, youth, young adults, and their families should provide services that meet the unique needs of LGBTQ+ populations. Programs that are specific to the populations’ needs take into consideration the complexities of disclosing LGBTQ+ identities, the possible rejection from family and friends, and affirming medical care many LGBTQ+ people need.

Over the course of 5 years, the QIC-LGBTQ2S partnered with four Local Implementation Sites: Allegheny County, Michigan, Cuyahoga County, and Prince George’s County. Together, the sites, program purveyors, and the QIC-LGBTQ2S developed, implemented, and evaluated several best practices and programs. The result of the five-year effort was the development and refinement of 9 manualized and evidence-informed interventions that can now be replicated in similar settings. Click on a program below to learn more!