The prevalence of homelessness is 2 times higher among LGBTQ+ youth compared to their peers. There are several resources and organizations to help support LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness.
- True Colors United – True Colors United implements innovative solutions to youth homelessness that focus on the unique experiences of LGBTQ young people.
- LGBTQ youth homelessness
- Toolkits – This short, engaging, and interactive educational content about LGBTQ youth homelessness allows learners to move at their own pace.
- Confronting Anti-LGBTQI+ Harassment in Schools – This resource outlines the actions that you can take if you have been treated unfairly because of your sexual orientation or gender identity.
- Human Rights Campaign – The Human Rights Campaign and the Human Rights Campaign Foundation offers resources, awareness tools, and ways to connect with lawmakers and advocacy groups in your area.
- A Way Home America – A Way Home America works through policy to end homelessness for Black, Indigenous, youth of color, and LGBTQIA+ youth.
- National Recommended Best Practices for Serving LGBT Homeless Youth – from National Alliance to End Homelessness, National Network for Youth, Lambda Legal, and National Center for Lesbian Rights (April, 2009) outlines recommended best practices for serving LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness.