Cuyahoga County Division of Children and Family Services. Cuyahoga County, Ohio

Keywords: Best Practices; Child Welfare; Data Collection; Policy

AFFIRM.ME. is the practice model developed to support LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning +) young people who encounter the Cuyahoga County, Ohio child welfare system. The AFFIRM.ME. Program homepage offers a wealth of information and resources, with a special emphasis on how to ask youth about their SOGIE. Some resources include Sample Scripts for Asking Youth About SOGIE, Safe Identification Data and Triage Form, and a Practice Guide for Working with Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Youth in the Child Welfare System.

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AFFIRM.ME Program