‘Pride’ and‘prejudice’: supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and + (plus) children in care
Fidelma Guinan
This article offers information and advice on how foster carers can support LGBTI+ children in care. It will discuss findings from the LGBTIreland Report, give information on the rights of LGBTI+ children in Ireland, give an explanation of common LGBTI+ terminology and list support services for LGBTI+ children in care and foster carers. In this article, the term ‘children’ includes children and young people up to the age of 18.