Description
A program of the Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition. The Youth Acceptance Project (YAP) supports foster & adoptive families with LGBTQ+ youth. The YAP Specialist assists caregivers who are struggling with the sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (SOGIE) of their youth. YAP social workers use a trauma-informed, psycho-educational model seeped in cultural humility to address the misinformation, resistance, fear, grief, and guilt that families may experience. The YAP program is also great for caregivers who are affirming of their youth's LGBTQ+ identity, but would like some additional guidance on how to best support them. The YAP Specialist also meets with and supports the young person.
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Detailed Resource Information
Populations Prioritized
Restrictions/Eligibility Criteria Present
- Restrictions/Eligibility Criteria Present
Restrictions/Eligibility Criteria
- Foster & Adoptive Families Only
Victim/Survivor of Relationship/Sexual Violence
People with HIV or AIDS
First-Time Home-Owner
First Generation College Student
Intersex Status
Parent Status
Pregnancy Status
Locations Served
State
- Missouri
County
- St. Louis City (MO)
- St. Louis County (MO)
- Jefferson County (MO)
- Franklin County (MO)
- St. Charles County (MO)
- Warren County (MO)
- Lincoln County (MO)
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School District
Identity Affirming Vetting Policies
Queer-Owned/-Led
- Yes: Queer-Owned/-Led