Our vision for LGBTQ+ youth in care

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Celebrate difference

To celebrate and promote LGBTQ+ culture as something to be proud of

 
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Access to services and resources

For all young people, care leavers, carers and professionals to be aware of and have access to services, groups and resources

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Acceptance

To promote an ethos of acceptance nationwide of young people and their identity

 
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Individuality and identity

Allow young people to be themselves and explore their identity at their pace. Support and advocate for young people through this process


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Training and development

To ensure that all young people in care are supported by individuals who are informed about LGBTQ+ identities

 
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Mental health

To understand that being LGBTQ+ is not a mental health difficulty. The way society treats young people can lead to mental health difficulties

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Personal safety

To protect all young people from homophobia, transphobia and harassment. To challenge those who bully and harass

 
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Advocate

Advocate for young people at meetings, in the home and elsewhere to break down the myths and stereotypes surrounding LGBTQ+ young people

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“Support groups are great because you get to meet people going through similar things.”

— Young person