Working to Promote Protection by Supporting LGBTQ+ Teens in Foster Care

Northwest PTTC; PTTC Network

Keywords: Child Welfare; Substance Use and Treatment; Gender-Affirming Care

Youth in foster care face unique risk and protective factors related to substance use. LGTBQ+ youth in foster care need explicit support and acceptance; however, few caseworkers and caregivers receive specialized training. To address this, the Connecting: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Expression (SOGIE) eLearning was developed. During this webinar, participants will learn about the importance of gender-affirming care for adolescence. They will also learn about the free online resource for caregivers and social workers offered by the State of Washington Alliance for Child Welfare Excellence. [Summary from resource.]

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