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The struggle to help LGBTQ foster youth aging-out of the system

Ken Magri

April 28, 2022 |

Outword Magazine |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Sacramento, California

The Fostering Connections to Success Act helps aged-out foster children obtain housing, but it's not always easy for LGBTQ+ youth to find safe, accepting places to live. But with the newly implemented Resource Family Approval program, members of area child protective services departments and foster care representatives meet with potential foster families to evaluate how they would support LGBTQ+ youth in their home.

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A busy intersection in Edmonton has been dominated by homophobic street preachers for years

Pamela Young

April 18, 2022 |

Xtra |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Canada, Edmonton, Alberta

Fearing that consistent homophobic street harassment by a resource center for queer youth was detrimental to their mental health and safety, activists set up a weekly counter protest to drown out the harmful messages. The counter-protest grew from a single person to the Pride Corner on Whyte movement with several hundred social media followers. Over time, the participation of dozens of unhoused and housed queer and trans youth provided opportunities for social service outreach, including a mentorship program that paired youth with older queer and trans participants who offer friendship and emotional support.

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A Survival Tool In Transgender Community, Breast Binders Are In High Demand

Carol Dannhauser

February 28, 2022 |

Connecticut Health Investigative Team |

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Response Location: United States, Stratford, Connecticut

Health Care Advocates International’s free breast binder program provides binders to transgender youths by donating them to local clinics or paying to ship them. The binders help prevent body dysphoria triggers by creating a flat-chest appearance.

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Surviving in One of the World's Deadliest Places for Trans People

Alyza Enriquez

August 24, 2021 |

Vice |

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Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: Mexico, Mexico City

Mexico’s first official shelter for former trans sex workers, Casa Hogar Paola Buenrostro, provides residents with tools trans women cannot typically access such as health care, education, and job training.

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Inclusion 2.0: workshops ask Costa Rican businesses to open new doors

Katherine Stanley Obando

June 18, 2021 |

El Colectivo 506 |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Costa Rica

Little by little, some companies in Costa Rica are managing to improve their policies and treatment towards LGBTQIQ+ clients. The trainings of the Diverse Chamber have been key in achieving this impact, despite many limitations in the country.

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Social Connectiveness at a Distance

Chris Rudisill

April 03, 2020 |

Charlotte Journalism Collaborative |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Charlotte, South Carolina

In order to stay connected during the onset of the pandemic, Time Out Youth Center in Charlotte, South Carolina, resorted to technology to stay connected with its clients, youth who identify as LGBTQIA. Part of their approach included using Discord, a free voice, video and messaging service which allowed the center's clients and counselors interact regardless of their location.

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