Creating Inclusive Youth Programs for LGBTQ+ Communities

It is vital for youth to experience blue superhero mask inclusive programming that is welcoming.Extension has a responsibility and an obligation to provide youth with programs and spaces that are inclusive of all sexes, gender identities, gender expressions, and sexual orientations.This article provides an overview of appropriate terminology, as well as steps for creating inclusive Extension spaces and programs for youth who identify as members of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) communities.With a focus on urban Extension audiences, this article uses accessible language, self-reflective prompts, and supporting visual aids to share lessons learned from ongoing inclusivity rockfleece trainings with Extension personnel across the nation, as well as from research activities and inclusive programming.