True Colors Inc Sexual Minority Youth and Family Services of Ct

“The board reviewed ther 990 with the accountants and approved the return before it was filed.”

“Policy is reviewed annually by the board of directors”

“The compensation for the executive director was determined and is reviewed annually by the board of directors. The group consists of individuals with strong business and nonprofit experience.”

“UPON REQUEST.”

“True colors mission is to improve the quality of life for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (lgbt) youth. We work to create a world where youth of all sexual orientations and gender identities are valued and affirmed. We challenge all forms of oppression through education, training, advocacy, youth leadership development, mentoring and direct services to youth and those responsible for their well being.”

“The safe harbor project is a public/private partnership between true colors, the ct state department of children targeting the unique concerns and needs of lgbt youth in out-of-home care. The safe harbor project's mission is to ensure the safety, support and nurturance of all children and youth, regardless of their race, inherent sexuality, gender identity or expression by ensuring culturally competent, unbiased and affirming service by all dcf staff and its contracted providers. The safe harbor project includes a state-wide, policy-focused task force that meets monthly; staff and provider training to approximately 400 youth-serving professionals annually; foster parent recruitment for adolescents regardless of their gender or sexuality as well as individual case consultation. We provide intervention and mediation on behalf of approximately 75 youth annually, resulting in the creation of new foster homes, staff development and improved services. We provide interventions and mediation on behalf of 40 youth in the mentoring program, but we also work directly with approximately 200 youth in the youth development program and train approximately 5,000 helping professionals per year.”