CHCS Fact Sheet: LGBTQ+ Caregivers - Challenges, Policy Needs, and Opportunities for Foundations
The Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS) has released a fact sheet, "LGBTQ+ Caregivers: Challenges, Policy Needs, and Opportunities for Foundations," along with a related blog, "Intersectionality in LGBTQ+ Family Caregiving."
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other gender and sexual minority communities (LGBTQ+) have a rich history of caring for both biological and chosen family. Compared to their non-LGBTQ+ peers, LGBTQ+ people are more likely to be primary caregivers, as well as more likely to provide care for friends and chosen family.
CHCS conducted a literature review and interviews with subject matter experts to understand the key challenges, policy needs, and opportunities for better supporting LGBTQ+ caregivers. The fact sheet summarizes those findings and includes recommendations for foundations interested in supporting efforts in this space.
A related blog, "Intersectionality in LGBTQ+ Family Caregiving," highlights multiple, intersecting barriers for LGBTQ+ caregivers—but also discusses emerging practices and policy solutions that can help level the field for LGBTQ+ caregivers, benefit their well-being, and improve the lives of their loved ones.
Read the fact sheet.
Read the blog.
Learn more about CHCS's Helping States Support Families Caring for an Aging America.
Learn more about JAHF's co-support of CHCS.
