Need to Know Series: LGBTQ+: The Breakdown

LGBTQ+, Resources for Parents, Guardians, Families, Resources for Professionals, Resources for Teens and Young Adults

Many youth in foster care identify as LGBTQ+ or are trying to figure out what gender identity, gender expression, and sexuality fits them. Trying to understand your SOGIE (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression) may leave you with some unanswered questions. Here’s a guide to help you understand the acronym and what it stands for, to navigate your SOGIE, and to answer any questions you may have in the process.

LGBTQ+: The Breakdown (web version)
LGBTQ+: The Breakdown (print version, all sections)

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