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Children's Bureau

An Office of the Administration for Children & Families

Podcast Series: Collecting Data on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Expression

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Publication Date: November 4, 2022

LGBTQ+ children and youth are overrepresented in foster care and face a range of disparities. How can the child welfare system ensure safe and affirming care for them using data on sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression (SOGIE)? This new series on SOGIE data collection will help this previously invisible population be seen, heard, and prioritized in child welfare. Listen on SoundCloud or wherever you get your podcasts.

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PDF Collecting Data on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Expression in Child Welfare (635.65 KB)