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What’s it like as a non-binary teen to be in a group home structured for boys and girls? Emilio talks about their intersectional identity, including being non-binary and neuro-divergent. Hear how they found allies in the court system as well as advice for youth who don’t fit into the structures around them.

Guest:  Emilio (they/their) former foster youth, RHEP Youth Advisory Board member

Content warning: This episode touches on topics that may be upsetting or
triggering for some listeners, including experiences of homophobia/transphobia,
abuse, childhood trauma and ablism. This warning is to empower listeners with
the knowledge you need to make healthy decisions about how and if you should
consume this podcast content. Don’t hesitate to use the resources listed in the
show notes if you need support.

Resources: 

• CASA programs in California
• Know Your Rights related to gender affirming care in CA foster care
• Know Your Rights related to gender identity and sexual orientation in CA foster placement
• Trevor Project for services and one on one support for LGBTQIA+ identifying youth 

About Self-Taught: Former Foster Youth on Sex, Health, and Life:

Self-Taught: Former Foster Youth on Sex, Health, and Life is a podcast from foster youth, for foster youth, with unfiltered conversations about puberty, relationships, sexual health, identity, and much more that we wish were part of our upbringing. It is hosted by the youth advisory board of the Reproductive Health Equity Project at the National Center for Youth Law.

Self-Taught: Former Foster Youth on Sex, Health, and Life is supported through a grant to the National Center for Youth Law from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation. We are very grateful for their support. Contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the Hilton Foundation.

Self-Taught: Former Foster Youth on Sex, Health, and Life is produced in California. Laws, policies and programs discussed in this episode may be specific to California.

Watch our episodes at https://rhep.info/self-taught.

Learn more about the podcast and the Reproductive Health Equity Project at www.fosterreprohealth.org

Email us with questions, comments, and feedback at email@fosterreprohealth.org.