It's Your Life

You’re LGBTQ and in Foster Care, Now What?

If you are a young LGBTQ adult in foster care, you likely have many questions.

What is happening? Who will help me?
What are my rights?
Where will I live?
Will I go home?
How do I stay safe?

It’s Your Life helps LGBTQ youth in foster care navigate the child welfare system. Explore this site to understand your rights and receive the care and attention you are entitled to.

Where to Get Help

harassment, discrimination or violence
homelessness/running away
health/sexuality
state-specific resources
24-hour hotline

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Publications

The Opening Doors has produced several publications, including a guide for judges and lawyers as well as a book for LGBTQ-identified young people in care. The Center on Children and the Law also publishes “Child Law Practice” monthly, which periodically includes articles from the Opening Doors project.