We are proud to announce that Canopy Center has earned the Building Foundation for Inclusion Tier of Recognition from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s All Children – All Families (ACAF) initiative for the 2024–2025 cycle.
This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to creating a welcoming, affirming, and inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ youth and families. Through staff training, policy improvements, and a focus on culturally responsive care, we are better able to support LGBTQ+ youth and families. This is especially important as LGBTQ+ youth are not only over-represented in the foster care system, but are also more likely to experience sexual abuse. A Children’s Rights study found that 30.4 percent of youth in foster care identify at LGBTQ+, compared to 11.2 percent not in foster care. Researchers have also found that LGBTQ+ individuals experienced higher rates of abuse as children, than their peers, with the largest disparities in sexual and emotional abuse.
Participating in the ACAF initiative is an important step in our journey to advance equity and foster an inclusive environment for all. We are honored to be recognized and look forward to continuing our work to support every child and family with dignity and respect.
