Special Population Fact Sheet

A 2009 National Alliance to End Homelessness Fact Sheet on meeting the needs of LGBTQ homeless youth from a national approach. The fact sheet provides context around the prevalence and experiences of LGBTQ homeless youth and "various incidence studies of homeless youth in the United States estimate that over 2 million youth experience one night of homelessness each year, with over 100,000 sleeping long-term on the streets." You will also learn more about National Alliance to End Homelessness recommendations for best practices in serving LGBTQ homeless youth.