Being our authentic selves can be scary since many of us fear rejection—and for good reason. Family conflict and rejection is the main cause of LGBTQ+ youth homelessness, and LGBTQ+ youth are 120% more likely to experience homelessness compared to non-LGBTQ+ youth.
In this episode, we’re discussing key drivers of LGBTQ+ youth homelessness, system failures, and how we can support those struggling with housing instability.
Additional Resources:
- What Do You Know About Homelessness and Housing Insecurity? Tell us.
- Homelessness in America 2023: Statistics, Analysis, & Trends
- Homelessness Among LGBT Adults in the US
- LGBTIQ+ Homelessness: A Review of the Literature
- 49. Let's Shatter the LGBTQ+ Wage Gap
- 57. LGBTQ+ Alcoholism
- 26. Gay & Anxious
- Homelessness and Housing
- Homelessness and Housing Instability Among LGBTQ Youth
- True Colors United
- Ali Forney Center