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‘A good place:' Queer youth seek acceptance at state's first foster home for LGBTQ+ teens

Michael Gerstein

September 20, 2023 |

WCBU Radio |

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Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

Lawrence Hall’s transitional housing in Chicago is a safe space for members of the LGBTQ+ community in the foster care system to live and receive wraparound support while they get ready for the next step in their lives, whatever that may be. Many of the staff also identify as LGBTQ+ and help them learn to cook, keep a job, or answer questions about things like hormone therapy and gender-affirming care.

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