Training:

Coming Out and Other Topics: Best Practices in Working with LGBTQ+ Youth and Families

Jul 29
Thursday, July 29, 2021 – 10:00am
10:00am - 11:30am

Coming Out and Other Topics: Best Practices in Working with LGBTQ+ Youth and Families

Presenter: Lyndsay Smith, Sr. Program Specialist, Center of Excellence on LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity & Alyssa Fenix, Transition Coordinator, Sheppard Pratt School

Providers and caregivers must be proactive in creating a culture that respects and values all, and fosters an understanding of sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression within their community. Participants will learn about the coming out process, risk factors and protective factors for LGBTQ+ youth in the child welfare system, and important considerations for caregivers. Best practices will be discussed for creating an affirming environment LGBTQ+ youth and LGBTQ+ headed families.

Participants will learn:

  • Participants will gain foundational knowledge of concepts relating to sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression
  • Participants will learn about the coming out process, including practices to support youth coming out as LGBTQ+
  • Participants will learn best practices for creating a safe and affirming environment for LGBTQ+ youth in the foster care system and LGBTQ+ headed families

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There is a $15 charge per registrant after the first 600 registrants have used the discount code.

This webinar is part of the Center for Adoption Support and Education's Strengthening Your Family LIVE Webinar Series.

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1:00-2:30 PM EST / 10:00-11:30 AM PST


Location:

Center for Adoption Support & Education (C.A.S.E) – WEBINAR