Foster Care Training

This training will educate providers about the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer) community, including terminology, frameworks to understand sexuality and gender (including the biopsychosocial model of gender), pronoun best practices, health disparities, and best practices. Special attention will be paid to the overrepresentation of LGBTQ youth in the foster care system and the dynamics that affect youth health and well-being. Special attention will be paid to the overrepresentation of LGBTQ youth in the foster care system and the dynamics that affect youth health and well-being. Facilitated by an expert in the evolution of neopronouns, participants will learn the difference between gender-neutral, nonbinary, and neopronouns, and perform two roleplays to embody best pronoun practices (how to ask about pronouns and what to do if you misgender someone.) Through facilitated discussions, group activities, and video case study, participants will grow their understanding of sexuality, gender, health disparities, laws, and best practices to create a welcoming and inclusive service environment that supports LGBTQ clients and colleagues alike, with a focus on self-compassion and empathy in our learning.