Human Rights Campaign Foundation; All Children All Families

Elliott Orrin Hinkle & Jean Carpenter-Williams

Keywords: Best Practices; Child Welfare; Juvenile Justice; Out of Home Care; Policy

This publication focuses on the placement of transgender, non-binary, and gender expansive youth in congregate care such as group homes or residential treatment facilities. While affirming a youth’s gender identity and supporting their age-appropriate gender expression are paramount, there are many factors to consider when deciding the placement of transgender, non-binary, and gender expansive youth:

1. Engage transgender, non-binary, and gender expansive young people in the process.
2. Ensure the safety and well-being of all youth in care.
3. Respect, affirm, and celebrate the gender identity and expression of youth in care.
4. Provide training and professional development for staff.
5. Ensure the privacy and confidentiality of young people.
6. Connect transgender, non-binary, and gender expansive youth to affirming activities and interests.
7. Seek regular feedback from youth in care. [Summary from resource.]

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Guidance for the Placement of Transgender, Non-Binary, and Gender Expansive Youth in Congregate Care