This first-of-its-kind report highlights more than 70 child welfare agencies across the country that partnered with the HRC Foundation’s All Children - All Families project to improve the services they…
The All Children - All Families project's “Caring for LGBTQ Children & Youth” guide for child welfare providers provides information about the care and support of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender…
Child welfare agencies across the U.S. are improving their practice with LGBTQ youth and families through All Children - All Families resources and training. Read testimonials from agency leaders!
Learn more about the film "Living Adoption: Gay Parents Speak," a moving and insightful look at adoption by LGBTQ families.
LGBTQ prospective parents are likely to conduct initial research to learn whether an organization might welcome them as adoptive or foster parents. To communicate an LGBTQ inclusive environment, all visual…
Agencies that use private contractors to deliver services should ensure that all contractors abide by non-discrimination policies for LGBTQ prospective parents and have procedures that reflect that commitment, from recruitment…
Written employment non-discrimination policies are the foundation for establishing inclusive workplaces. They guarantee equal treatment and opportunity in hiring, promotions and compensation, and they inform prospective employees about the agency’s…
An organization’s mission or values statement publicly reflects and communicates its philosophical commitment. Many LGBTQ people mistakenly believe that the law prohibits them from adopting or foster parenting or that…
Implementing a client non-discrimination policy inclusive of the LGBTQ community is one of the first steps to welcoming and affirming LGBTQ prospective foster and adoptive parents.
Agencies that intend to welcome LGBTQ clients should review their grievance procedures and ensure that they function properly as a way for clients to express and resolve problems. Even high-performing…