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Item Supporting Caregivers and Families of Transgender and Nonbinary Youth(Routledge, 2020) Brandon-Friedman, Richard A.; Warden, Rand; Waletich, Rebecca; Donahue, Kelly L.A young person coming out as transgender or nonbinary (TNB) can affect their entire family system. Feelings of loss, confusion, self-doubt, fear, and anger are common during this time of transition as family members process the young person’s gender identity and the effects of the disclosure. With support, family members can successfully explore these thoughts and emotions and grow to not only accept but actively affirm and advocate for their loved ones. This chapter discusses the developmental processes that family members of TNB youth may experience after the young person comes out, reviews common concerns raised by family members, and provides strategies for supporting family members as they process a TNB young person’s coming out and what it means for the youth, the family, and their broader community. Three case scenarios provide further insight into how familial concerns may present in practice. Altogether, the chapter allows for an appreciation of the complexity and immense value of supporting caregivers and families as a means to enhance TNB youths’ lives.Item Working with Transgender and Nonbinary Youth in the Child Welfare System(Routledge, 2020) Brandon-Friedman, Richard A.; Karnoski, Ryan; Hall, Seventy F.For transgender and nonbinary (TNB) youth, the child welfare system (CWS) is often an unfriendly environment. Many experience continued rejection, discrimination, harassment, and hostility from those who are tasked with protecting them. Working with these youth requires understanding their unique needs and targeted strategies to address concerns related to their gender identities and facilitate healthy development. This chapter begins by exploring the limited data available on the number of TNB youth in the CWS and their experiences within the CWS. Next, the chapter provides recommendations for policy changes to better address the unique needs of TNB youth, before outlining guidelines for working with TNB youth based on a synthesis of prior recommendations. The fourth component of the chapter consists of two case studies, one that explores the experiences of a transgender youth in a pre-adoptive placement and the other looking at a nonbinary youth living in a group home. Following this is a list of resources for professionals seeking additional information on working with TNB youth in the CWS. Through the provision of supportive services within an affirming environment, TNB youth in the CWS can grow and thrive, meeting the primary goals of the CWS.