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A new research brief outlines how child welfare professionals can better support LGBTQ+ youth and families

The Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP) recently released a new brief, Advancing Healthy Outcomes: Eight Ways to Promote the Health and Well-Being of LGBTQ+ Youth Involved with Child Welfare. The brief outlines how child welfare systems can implement strategies to address existing disproportionalities and disparities for LGBTQ+ children, youth and families; promote well-being; and recognize and affirm the identities of youth and families, particularly as states begin to implement the Family First Prevention Services Act.