Graphic with statistics from the Ali Forney Center: LGBTQ+ youth often face a higher risk of homelessness due to family rejection, and a lack of safe and affirming environments. 16% of youth who are black and LGBTQ+ reported the highest rates of homelessness. In New York City alone, 40% of unhoused youth identify as LGBTQ+. Research shows that LGBTQ+ youth who have at least one accepting adult are 40% less likely to report a suicide attempt.
Graphic with statistics from the Ali Forney Center:
LGBTQ+ youth are 120% more likely to face homelessness than their heterosexual peers.
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