During Pride Month, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Launches Initiative to Address LGBTQI+ Youth Homelessness

Excerpt:  “Nearly 40 percent of all youth experiencing homelessness identify as LGBTQI+, and these disparities are especially pronounced for transgender youth and other Black and brown LGBTQI+ youth. HUD will encourage communities to develop collaborative solutions to address the specific needs of LGBTQI+ youth experiencing homelessness and housing instability. With this new initiative, HUD will provide technical assistance and regular training for shelter and service providers, new informational resources highlighting innovative methods for supporting LGBTQI+ youth, and Know Your Rights tools for direct-affected youth. This work will be informed by listening sessions the Department will hold with LGBTQI+ youth across the country.”