Topics: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth

Photograph of a person wearing a baseball cap with a rainbow flag in it.Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth often contend with obstacles that their heterosexual peers don’t have to face: intolerant parents, judgmental peers, even physical threats. The Family and Youth Services Bureau emphasizes culturally competent and respectful care for youth regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity. NCFY’s articles and resources can help youth-serving organizations understand and more effectively support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning young people.

The Beat
October 02, 2012
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, but the topic seems to be in the news and on Americans’ minds year round. As a youth worker, what can you do to stop bullying in your program and your community? Here are some ideas:
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Podcast & Multimedia
September 17, 2012

Photograph of diverse teens smiling and giving the thumbs up.As program coordinator at the Bristol HUB Youth Center in Vermont, Ryan Krushenick leads a popular teen pregnancy prevention curriculum tailored to be welcoming to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth. He talks to NCFY how to practice inclusive teen pregnancy prevention work.

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