Resources for LGBTQ+ Youth
LGBTQ+ Needs
Our intended audience is any organizations that work to provide services for LGBTQ+ youth. LGBTQ+ individuals typically need assistance with finding a safe space and counseling. During the COVID-19 pandemic, LGBTQ+ youth require more assistance with housing and food. They might also need support with their own mental health issues, so counseling and therapy services are still needed. Staff need help in technical support to keep providing services to the youth. They also might need support with their own physical and mental health due to this pandemic. Two things that people should be aware of while using online resources are limited access to the internet and Zoom bombing.
Meet the Team
Cassandra Diaz
She/Her/HersCassandra Diaz is a passionate advocate for serving at-risk communities. She has previously worked as an after-school instructor for at-risk middle school students through an after-school literacy program. She is currently working to serve families during the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuring they are receiving important resources. She is looking for a position serving children and adolescents who are or can become “at-risk”. She is fluent in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language.
Cassandra Diaz
Janet Garcia
She/Her/HersJanet Garcia is a passionate advocate for children with special needs who come from Latinx families. Growing up in a family where her parents had a difficult time understanding her autistic blind brother she worked hard to inform her parents about her brother's disabilities. Her experiences inspired her to pursue a career that involves helping Latinx families with children with disabilities. She has experience working as a preschool teacher assistant with children from 6 months to 5 years old, as well as working with children with special needs, ages 5-10 years old. She is also fluent in Spanish and English. She is seeking a position where she can serve children with special needs along with helping their families further understand their children.