Center on Halsted Coupons and Deals

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The Issue: High Rates of Homelessness Among LGBTQ Youth 20%–40% of all homeless youth identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender, compared to just 3%–5 % of the total US population, according to the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force's report, An Epidemic of Homelessness. The sometimes-traumatic process of coming out to their families may help to explain why these youth experience a disproportionate rate of homelessness. The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force report also showed that 50% of gay teens experience a negative reaction from their parents upon coming out, and 26% are kicked out of their homes. ...