Ten Tips on Fostering Safety for LGBTQIA2S+ Youth in Foster Care

The Child Welfare Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) Institute is holding a 90-minute webinar that will provide concrete tips for creating an authentic, safe space for youth and their families. 

Societal stress and lack of supportive adults negatively impact mental health outcomes for LGBTQIA2S+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and Two-Spirit) youth in the child welfare system. These contribute to increased rates of anxiety, depression, and suicide risk. Child welfare professionals are uniquely positioned to facilitate family bonds and support health identities. These actionable skills provide a framework for important discussions about life experience and identify that will promote resilience.

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