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In this episode, Charles Daily discusses his experiences fostering LGBTQ+ youth and the unique challenges and responsibilities involved.

Crisis Lifeline: Call/Text 988 National Helpline 1-800-662-4357 Veterans Crisis Line (dial 988 then press 1) National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-SAFE) Fosterdaddirective@gmail.com In this episode of The Foster Dad Directive, I discuss what I’ve learned from fostering LGBTQ+ youth and some of the challenges, responsibilities, and opportunities that come with supporting children who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. Drawing from my own experiences with two foster placements, I talk about the importance of treating these children with dignity, respect, and compassion regardless of personal beliefs. I emphasize that foster youth are children first, and while their identity may be an important part of who they are, it should never overshadow their interests, goals, fears, talents, and individual personalities. I also share some of the realities of foster care, including the limitations foster parents face when it comes to making medical decisions, the importance of building trust, and the need to support children who may already be carrying significant trauma, rejection, or family conflict. I explore how LGBTQ+ youth are overrepresented in foster care and why many of…

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