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AGENCY TESTIMONY
2021 survey findings and LGBTQAI+ youth action plan
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Commissioner Dannhauser presents the findings of a 2021 survey that revealed a disproportionate number of LGBTQAI+ youth in foster care. He then outlines the action plan developed in response to these findings.
- Highlights that over 1/3 of youth in foster care ages 13-20 identify as LGBTQAI+
- Describes the key components of the action plan, including committee formation, recruitment strategies, policy updates, and strengthening services
- Emphasizes the comprehensive nature of the action plan in addressing the needs of LGBTQAI+ youth