New York-City of New York Administration for Childrens Services

NYC Administration for Childrens Services LGBT policy Promoting a Safe and Respectful Environment for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) Youth and Their Families Involved in the Child Welfare, Detention, and Juvenile Justice System.

The purpose of these policies is to provide direction to Children Services and provider agency staff and volunteers on sensitive, inclusive and gender neutral practice as well as strategies to address bias and meet the unique needs of youth and families.