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NCTSN Resources

The following resources on LGBTQ Youth were developed by the NCTSN.

Partner-In Resource

Family Acceptance Project® Posters

Type: Special Resource

Download the Family Acceptance Project’s (FAP) evidence-based posters to educate family members, providers, religious leaders, LGBTQ youth and others about the critical role of family support to prevent suicide and other serious health risks and to build healthy futures for LGBTQ children and you

Partner-In Resource

LGBTQ Family Acceptance Youth and Family Resources

Type: Website

This website is a collaboration between the Family Acceptance Project® (FAP) and the Innovations Institute to increase family and community support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer-identified (LGBTQ) children and youth to decrease health and mental health risks and to promote wel

Partner-In Resource

The Family Acceptance Project®

Type: Website

The Family Acceptance Project® is a research, intervention, education and policy initiative to prevent health and mental health risks and to promote well-being for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer-identified (LGBTQ) children and youth, including suicide, homelessness, drug use and HI

NCTSN Resource

Gender-Affirming Care Is Trauma-Informed Care

Type: Fact Sheet

Discusses how gender-affirming care is trauma-informed care and offers tips for showing support and acceptance for transgender, gender diverse, and intersex (TGI) youth.

NCTSN Resource

Trauma-Focused CBT for LGBTQ Youth

Type: Webinar

Discusses how professionals can recognize qualities of a safe, affirming environment where staff can explore personal views and values, and articulate professional responsibilities.

NCTSN Resource

Serving LGBTQ Youth in Residential and Out of Home Care

Type: Webinar

Aims to build provider awareness on the experiences of LGBTQ youth in psychiatric, child welfare, juvenile justice, and other residential settings. Speakers will examine the effects of trauma and the systemic barriers faced by LGBTQ youth in out of home care.

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