Basic premises, guiding principles, and competent practices for a positive youth development approach to working with gay, lesbian, and bisexual youths in out-of home care.

The most effective way to help gay, lesbian, and bisexual youths in out-of-home care is to provide them with the same types of supports and services that all adolescents need. Organized around five core premises that define the principles and practices of a positive youth development approach, this article explores a model for supporting the development of these youths in out-of-home care.