Government Resources for LGBTQ+ Studies: Home
This LibGuide is a portal to some general government resources and publications on LGBT+ studies, issues, and reports, with a special focus on youth support.
Overview
This LibGuide is a portal to some general government resources and publications on LGBT+ studies, issues, and reports, with a special focus on youth support. 
This research guide is created and maintained by Kelley Center for Government Information, Data, and Geospatial Services.
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General Government Resources
A list of government-created resources for LGBTQ+ adults, youth, and their support
- LGBT RightsState Department press releases, media statements, and remarks concerning LGBTQ+ topics
- Resources for LGBTQI+ StudentsDepartment of Education's Office for Civil Rights listing of their resources, White House fact sheets, link to filing a complaint, and more
- LGBTQI+ Health & Well-beingHealth and Human Services page dedicated to their reports on LGBTQI+ health and featured resources and news releases
- Sexual Orientation and Gender IdentityYouth.gov's explanation of the concepts behind sexual orientation and gender identity, resources for LGBTQ+ youth and information on other related topics for youth
- Resources for Families of LGBTQI+ YouthChildren's Bureau Child Welfare Gateway focused on information for the families of LGTBQ+ youth to provide support and affirmation
- Bullying and LGBTQ+ YouthStopBullying.gov's page dedicated to the resources and information to help support LGBTQ+ youth, and those who have been perceived as LGBTQ+ by their peers
- LGBTQI+ Working Group ResourcesDepartment of Justice working group's additional resources both within and external to the federal government
- Same-sex couple householdsAn overview of the information gathered by the American Community Survey (ACS) on same-sex couple households in 2019.
LGBTQ+ History and Heritage with the NPS
The National Park Service initiated a theme study dedicated to the LGBTQ+ community, its history, and its heritage in 2016 when the agency celebrated it Centennial.
The reports and documents below are an overview of the program and an introduction to community participation.
- LGBTQ America : a theme study of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer history, v. 1The main document's first volume of the NPS theme study.
- LGBTQ America : a theme study of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer history, v. 2The second volume of the theme study.
- What Can You Do to Get Involved with the LGBTQ Heritage Initiative?A guide for how members of the community can take part in the NPS LGBTQ+ heritage initiative, outlining specific steps anyone can take.
- The Pride GuideAn interactive workbook from the National Park Service introducing LGBTQ+ history and places.
- Parks and LGBTQ+ HeritageA list of National Parks that are important to LGBTQ+ heritage.
- Stonewall National MonumentNPS site dedicated to Stonewall and its establishment as a National Monument.
Online Youth Support Resources
Publications from the GPO provided by various government departments and agencies
- A practitioner’s resource guide : helping families to support their LGBT childrenAimed at health and social service practitioners, this guide helps them better understand the vital role family acceptance and support of LGBTQ+ youth plays in their health. Published by SAMHSA.
- Frequently asked questions from LGBTQ+ prospective foster and adoptive parentsFactsheets for Families June 2021 edition from the Children's Bureau with answers to many frequently asked questions by prospective foster or adoptive parents who are LGBTQ+
- Supporting LGBTQ+ youth : a guide for foster parentsLGBTQ+ youth are over-represented in the foster care system. This fact sheet addresses some of the specific needs and information foster parents will need.
- Working with LGBTQ+ families in foster care and adoptionA publication for professionals who may need guidance when first working with foster families headed by LGBTQ+ parents.
- Parents’ influence on the health of lesbian, gay and bisexual teens : what parents and families should knowParents with LGBTQ+ teens need to provide positive support for positive health outcomes.
- Supporting transgender youth in schoolAll youth deserve a safe, supportive educational setting. This brief guide provides an outline of steps to ensure that setting for trans youth, one of the most vulnerable groups.
- Surviving the streets of New York : experiences of LGBTQ youth, YMSM and YWSW engaged in survival sexLearn about the experiences and challenges facing young LGBTQ+ youth, young women who have sex with women, and young men who have sex with men, engaging is survival sex in New York City.
Larkin Street Stories
Watch a series of videos from the Larkin Street Center about how to help homeless LGBTQ+ youth.
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