Affirming LGBTQI+ youth in foster care: Kinnect meets with federal officials

Kinnect was invited to participate in a July 7 meeting with federal officials from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services about affirming LGBTQI+ youth in foster care. Along with partners from the Cuyahoga County Division of Children and Family Services and Frontline Services, Kinnect shared successes and lessons learned from the Affirm Me…

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Understanding Gender Identity Requires Data and Compassion

There’s nothing like a good debate over children and education to get people excitable. In several states including Ohio, politicians proclaim their deepest thoughts on gender, sexuality, and education through legislation. In our view, proposed laws such as Ohio HB 616 and 454 represent a denial of not only demonstrated science but the embrace of…

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Anti-Trans Legislation and Discrimination

I am aware of anti-trans legislation and discrimination that is happening nationally and in Ohio. I feel it is important for me to share because as an organization we have worked hard through our Affirm Me program to elevate the needs of LGBTQ+ young people and their families. As well March 31 is International Transgender Visibility…

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