Foster Care Training

More than 220 laws targeting transgender, nonbinary, & gender expansive youth, their parents, & providers have been proposed since 2021. Many of these policies are based on damaging misinformation about who trans & gender expansive youth are. This training will educate providers about common myths that often cause parents to deny children’s authentic gender identities and limit their access to gender-affirming care. Research is clear on the validity of trans children’s gender identities, and the negative long-term impact of preventing them from living as their true selves. This training is designed to help provide resources to providers and caregivers that clarify ten myths surrounding trans youth, their legal rights, and best practices to support overall health and well-being. Providers will learn a multi-step process for psychoeducating parents and other providers about these ten myths, as well as familiarize themselves with six community resources for caregivers/families of trans or gender questioning youth.