We are committed to increasing positive outcomes for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning youth in foster care through increased education, stakeholder and community engagement, and policy & practice change. As part of those efforts, we proactively include gender pronouns as part of our efforts to be gender-inclusive.

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WHAT ARE GENDER PRONOUNS?

Gender pronouns are the words that people choose to refer to themselves.

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WHAT ARE SOME COMMONLY USED PRONOUNS?

• She/her/hers

• He/him/his

• They/them/theirs

• Just my name, please!

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WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO RESPECT GENDER PRONOUNS?

• Consistently using someone’s correct pronouns is a basic way to show respect for that individual’s gender identity. When someone is referred to with the wrong pronoun, that person may feel dismissed, alienated, or unwelcome.

• Pronouns are a matter of self-determination. We can’t assume someone’s gender identity based on gender expression.

• Many people may be learning about gender pronouns for the first time. We are proud to facilitate awareness about these important issues.