About the Course
You already know a young person in your home identifies as LGBTQI+, and now you're ready for the practical part: what to do next. Built for foster parents, caregivers, and caseworkers currently supporting an LGBTQI+ youth, this course goes beyond foundational awareness into specific, actionable day-to-day strategies. Participants will explore the legal protections and standards that guide LGBTQI+ youth in foster care, reflect on their own perceptions in the context of a real, current placement, and walk away with concrete tools and next steps for the young person already in their home.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Apply key LGBTQI+ terminology and concepts to the specific youth currently in their care.
Describe the protections and standards that guide the care of LGBTQI+ youth in foster care, including relevant CWLA and Lambda Legal guidance.
Reflect on personal perceptions of gender identity and sexual orientation as they relate to a current caregiving relationship.
Apply practical strategies for fostering, guiding, and supporting an LGBTQI+ youth already placed in the home.
Identify local and community resources available to support the youth and family right now.