A Social Worker & Queer Youth Experiencing Homelessness

Angela Pacheco is a Latinx woman, ally, and social worker. She works for the Los Angeles LGBT Center's Host Homes program, which seeks to empower queer youth experiencing homelessness by matching them with host homes to help them get on their feet. We talk about the causes of homelessness, intersectionality, and so much more.<br><br> You can find Angela on Facebook at Angela Pacheco and Instagram at @loveang93. You can find out more about the L.A. LGBT Center at <a href="https://lalgbtcenter.org/">lalgbtcenter.org</a> and the Host Homes program at <a href="//lalgbtcenter.org/hosthomes">lalgbtcenter.org/hosthomes</a>. You can also send them an email at <a href="mailto:hosthomes@lalgbtcenter.org">hosthomes@lalgbtcenter.org</a>.<br><br> You can support the podcast financially at <a href="//anchor.fm/beautifultension">anchor.fm/beautifultension</a>, by leaving a rating or review, and sharing it with anyone you think might enjoy it. Make sure to subscribe to stay up-to-date on new episodes. Thanks for your support!