title: Basic premises, guiding principles, and competent practices for a positive youth development approach to working with gay, lesbian, and bisexual youths in out-of home care.
abstract: The most effective way to help gay, lesbian, and bisexual youths in out-of-home care is to provide them with the same types of supports and services that all adolescents need. Organized around five core premises that define the principles and practices of a positive youth development approach, this article explores a model for supporting the development of these youths in out-of-home care.
authors.affiliation: Columbia University School of Social Work, New York, NY, USA.
authors.forename: G P
authors.initials: GP
authors.lastname: Mallon
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002669:Child Welfare; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006716:Homosexuality / Q000523:psychology; D006803:Human Development; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D017146:Models, Organizational; D009519:New York City; D012112:Residential Facilities; D012649:Self Concept; D012931:Social Environment; D012944:Social Support; D012947:Social Work