A Cascade of Affirming Conversations: Exploring Critical System Decision Points for 2SLGBTQ+ Youth in Ontario’s Children’s Aid Societies
Canada Regional Network
2SLGBTQ+ youth are over-represented in the child welfare system and experience disparity in treatment and outcomes. This could be related to higher risks for adverse childhood experiences, family rejection and victimization (and running away), and experience greater placement instability (could be due to stigmatization, discrimination, and non-affirming caregiving). 2SLGBTQ+ youth are more likely to age out of the foster care system when they reach adulthood and are more likely to be placed in group homes or congregate settings. This literature review is organized based in the Ontario Child Protection Standards which is a document guiding child/youth protection workers at each phase of service delivery; this is the mandatory framework for service to youth and families. Relevant literature is situated within the overarching background or following each standard.
Publications
2SLGBTQ+ Disparity Mapping: Findings and next steps. Kempe Annual Conference: A Call to Action to Change Child Welfare. The Kempe Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse & Neglect: University of Colorado, USA
Craig, S. L., Stokl, J. & Hui, J. (2024, ongoing curriculum offering). Invited Talk. Decisions that matter: @SLGBTQIA+ Youth in Ontario’s Child Welfare System OASW Training Institute
Craig, S. L., Stokl, J. & Hui, J. (2023, November 24). Invited Talk. Decisions that matter: @SLGBTQIA+ Youth in Ontario’s Child Welfare System OASW Training Institute