LGBTQ+ Runaway and Homeless Youth
a guide to practice, policy, and research
$53.81
- Paperback
368 pages
- Release Date
12 January 2026
Summary
Finding Home: Supporting LGBTQ+ Runaway and Homeless Youth
For years, 20 to 40 percent of the runaway and homeless youth (RHY) population have identified as LGBTQ+, a vastly disproportionate share relative to the general population. These youths experience lower rates of family reunification compared with their heterosexual and cisgender counterparts, and there are few LGBTQ+-affirming programs and services to which they can turn.
This book offers a comprehensive review of b…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780231220712 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0231220715 |
| Author: | Elaine M. Maccio, Kristin Ferguson |
| Publisher: | Columbia University Press |
| Imprint: | Columbia University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 368 |
| Release Date: | 12 January 2026 |
| Weight: | 0g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
This book is a timely resource to effectively prepare practitioners, policy makers, and researchers in addressing the nuanced needs of LGBTQ+ runaway and homeless youth. – Michael P. Dentato, editor of Social Work Practice with the LGBTQ+ Community: The Intersection of History, Health, Mental Health, and Policy FactorsRich in data, this wonderful book equips readers with essential information on practice, research, and policy regarding LGBTQ+ runaway and homeless youth. It speaks to the current political environment, where LGBTQ+ youth and transgender and nonbinary people, in particular, are silenced. A must-read for child welfare professionals and a crucial resource for practitioners and policy makers alike. – Gerald P. Mallon, author of Strategies for Child Welfare Professionals Working with Transgender and Gender Expansive Youth
About The Author
Elaine M. Maccio
Elaine M. Maccio is an associate professor at the Louisiana State University School of Social Work, where she holds the Betty J. Stewart Endowed Professorship in Social Work Practice with Children.
Kristin Ferguson is a professor at the Arizona State University School of Social Work and director of the Arizona Housing Analytics Collaborative.
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