The Providing Unbiased Services for LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer) Youth Project is a collaborative effort that originated in Multnomah County, Oregon and focuses on training staff and encouraging policy changes to provide unbiased services for LGBTQ youth in in-home and out-of-home care settings.
The collaboration structure includes
Best practices include
The collaboration has faced a number of challenges and learned the following lessons:
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The project trained 107 service providers in Multnomah County that work with youth. As a result of the trainings, the participating organizations have seen an increase in awareness and shifts in organizational attitudes. Specifically:
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