Get training in how to be an affirming adoptive or foster parent of an LGBTQ youth
Family Builders
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The Youth Acceptance Project, works with the families of LGBTQ and gender expansive children and youth in foster care. Family adocates use a psycho-educational model to address misinformation, resistance, fear, and grief that families may struggle with.
Available
Monday - Friday | 9 am - 5 pm |
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Adoption San Francisco Orientation meetings are held every first Saturday of the month from 9:45 AM- 12:00 PM.
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ADA accessibleYes
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Accessibility notesAccessible entrance available at the Oakland office. Advisable to contact and ask about the location and accommodations.
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citizenshipMust be legally documented for residency in the US to be a foster parent.
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communitiesparents
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freeYes
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County residents onlySan Francisco, Solano, Sonoma, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa
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Eligibility descriptionMust be a foster parent to an LGBTQ+ and/or gender expansive youth.
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languagesSpanish
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safespacesLGBTQ Friendly, Transgender, Nonbinary & Gender Nonconforming Friendly
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countiesAlameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, Sonoma
What to do next
Email kids@familybuilders.org
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Email the Youth Acceptance Project to get involved.
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Family Builders - Oakland Office
1900 Embarcadero
Suite 303
Oakland, CA 94606
Get directions
9.6 miles away Mon - Fri 9 am - 5 pm Sat - Sun Closed
Adoption San Francisco Orientation meetings are held every first Saturday of the month from 9:45 AM- 12:00 PM.
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