LGBTQIA+ children and youth in social services often experience rejection, isolation, and stigma, which increase risks of trauma and negative outcomes. This training equips professionals with actionable strategies to promote affirming care and allyship among foster families, chosen families, support networks, and caseworkers. By implementing inclusive practices, professionals can strengthen protective factors, reduce harm, and create environments where LGBTQIA+ youth feel safe, valued, and supported.

Participants will:

1. Identify three key impacts of affirming care and allyship on the well-being of LGBTQIA+ youth in social service settings.
2. List four practical strategies to engage foster families, chosen families, and support networks in creating inclusive, affirming environments.
3. Demonstrate two communication techniques to advocate for affirming practices among caseworkers and organizational systems

Register here: Affirming Care and Allyship in Social Services