Families Supporting a Child Who Identifies as LGBTQ
Tips for families on how to support a child who identifies as LGBTQ.
These populations have historically been underserved by hegemonic culture, so many college administrations are spearheading efforts to raise awareness of Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) identities. According to the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, about 20% of LGBT faculty members and students reported they feared for their physical safety on campus, while 43% consider their campus climate to be homophobic. These numbers demonstrate the need for colleges to take an active stance against LGBT harassment and discrimination ― a stance that, in part, will make it so that LGBT students feel safe and welcome to attend.
That being said, here is a list of the 30 best colleges for LGBT students. Click the link below to learn more!
Fostering Success Michigan is a program of Educate Tomorrow that aims to increase access and success in higher education and post-college careers for youth with experience in foster care. Learn how you can contribute to building a holistic network that insulates (i.e., strengthens protective factors and reduces risks) the education to career "pipeline."
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