CASA DC's
Commitment to Equity and Diversity
CASA for Children of DC is committed to promoting an environment of inclusion and respect. While we recognize that we are a part of an inequitable society, we strive to build equity within the CASA community wherever possible.
CASA DC will not discriminate against volunteers or clients (youth or families) because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, physical disabilities, political affiliation, sexual orientation, color, gender identity characteristics or expression, or marital status.
We recognize that diversity, equity, and inclusion may be new topics to volunteers. CASA DC’s pre-service training provides volunteers with a greater understanding of practicing these values and building a respectful culture.
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LGBTQ+ Friendly Resource Guide for the DC Area
All resources listed below have specialized support for LGBTQIA individuals or have demonstrated allyship and compassion for LGBTQIA needs:
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Advocates for Youth
Supports: Communication; Families. Provides training, workshops, and supports for communicating effectively about sexual health, including improving parent/youth conversations.
Address: 200 M St NW, Suite 750
Contact: 202-419-3420
Website: www.advocatesforyouth.org
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Children’s National Medical Center Youth Pride Clinic
Supports: Families, Medical Care, Mental Health & Therapy.
- Provides primary and specialty care, in addition to mental health services, to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning/queer (LGBTQ) patients aged 12 to 22
- Family therapy and education on LGBTQ issues for families
Address: 111 Michigan Ave NW
Contact: 202-476-5744
Children’s National Medical Center Gender and Sexuality Program
Supports: Evaluation, Families, Medical Care, Support Groups. Provides evaluation, individualized care, and medical support when a child is developing their gender identity, in coordination with community professional, support groups and services for youth and families
Address: 111 Michigan Ave NW
Contact: 202-476-5758; gender@childrensnational.org
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La Clinica del Pueblo
Supports: Medical Care, Latinx services, Support Groups, and health care services, including HIV testing
Youth Center for Latinx LGBTQ youth
Address: 2831 15th St NW
Contact: 202-462-4788
Website: www.LCDP.org
Metro DC PFLAG / DC Center for the LGBTQ Community
Supports: Activities, Families and Allies, Support Groups, Skills.
- Provides monthly support groups, third Monday of each month 7-9pm, for parents, friends, and allies of the LGBTQ community.
- Hosts regular events for LGBTQ+ individuals including book clubs, support for job seekers, support for LGBTQ People of Color, holiday activities, discussion groups, and more.
Address: 2000 14th St NW, Suite 105
Contact: 4trishkent@gmail.com
Website: http://pflagdc.org/support/community/ and https://thedccenter.org/
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SMYAL
Supports: Activities, Mental Health, Support Groups
- Counseling and mental health support for LGBTQ youth
- Leadership opportunities, after-school programs for LGBTQ youth
- Education and training for youth service providers
Address: 410 7th St SE
Contact: 202-546-5940
Website: https://smyal.org/
Whitman-Walker Health
Supports: Activities, HIV support, Families, Medical Care, Legal, Mental Health, Support Groups
- Health, social, education, mental health, and sexual health/prevention programming for youth 13 to 24
- Activities for LGBTQ youth including leadership training, poetry, movie nights, and game nightIndividual and group therapy for youth; peer support opportunities; trauma-recovery; art therapy
- Outpatient substance use services
- Support for youth and families living with HIV
- Legal services to address barriers for LGBTQ individuals
Address: Several locations in DC
Contact: 202-745-7000
Website: https://www.whitman-walker.org/youth-services
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allconnect- Bridging the Digital Divide ​
Supports: Mental Health, LGBTQIA+ youth, Online Safety. Connects online community spaces for LGBTQ+ youth​
Contact: 844-370-6952
Website: https://www.allconnect.com/blog/lgbtq-youth-online-resource​
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