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LGBT Young Adults Housing Initiative

According to a growing body of research and study, a conservative estimate is that one out of every five homeless youth (20 percent) is LGBT-identified. National Recommended Best Practices for Serving LGBT Homeless Youth

Q-Blok focuses on the housing needs of LGBT-identified young people ages 18-25 who are entering adulthood ill-equipped to achieve successful independence and self-sufficiency due to their histories of running away, homelessness, and family rejection. By addressing the need for family support and guidance Q-Blok actively recruits and engages LGBT-identified adult community members willing to “sponsor” a young person and provide these youth a positive, affirming, and healthy "family" able to offer support, encouragement, and guidance as they work to achieve identified milestones necessary for becoming successful young adults.

Q-Blok provides critical services to LGBT young adults ages 18-25

  • Housing assistance
  • Educational mentorship
  • Independent living resources including money management proficiency
  • Employment readiness
  • Community reinforcement provided by sponsored families
  • Offers education to the broader community as to the nature and extent of the problems experienced by LGBT-identified young adults specific to exploitation, homelessness, family rejection and ongoing hate-based violence against LGBT young people.

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