The Family Room Blog
Viewing LGBT Posts
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Supporting Healthy Marriage and Relationships for LGBT Populations
Exploring how to address the unique needs of LGBT individuals and families.
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ACF: Serving All Families with Pride
June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month.
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New Brief Highlights the Needs of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Youth in Child Welfare Settings
Building a better understanding of the needs of LGBTQ youth in child welfare settings
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Ending Conversion Therapy: Supporting and Affirming LGBTQ Youth
Variations in sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression are normal.
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Enhancing the Cultural Responsiveness of Social Services
The Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation launches a discussion series on serving diverse children and families.
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Social Media at ACF Growing
Get real-time updates about programs promoting the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals and communities.
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Obama Administration Provides Crucial Help to Children, Families, and Communities in FY 2017 Budget
Budget includes increased funding for programs benefiting early childhood development, children and families, communities, Native Americans and agency's interoperability.
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February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
Let’s end teen dating violence together.