Training for those working with LGBTQ youth

Posted by on November 12, 2012

Attic Youth Center offers training on working with LGBTQ youth

In July 2012, The Williams Institute found that 40% of homeless youth identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning (LGBTQ). In addition, nearly seven in ten (68%) youth-serving respondents indicated that family rejection was a major factor contributing to LGBTQ youth homelessness.

In response to the lack of familiarity many foster parents and child welfare providers have regarding LGBTQ youth, The Bryson Institute of The Attic Youth Center is offering a new professional development training entitled Interwoven Transitions.

Designed in collaboration with a group of LGBTQ youth who have been in foster care or group homes, Interwoven Transitions provides foster parents and child welfare service providers throughout Pennsylvania with the knowledge and skills necessary to build inclusive and respectful environments that ensure the safety and positive development of LGBTQ youth in care.

The training provides an LGBTQ101, generates understanding around particular barriers faced by LGBTQ youth, and assists participants in developing short- and long-term individual and organizational action steps toward building a safer and more supportive community and world. In addition, trainings include at least two LGBTQ youth who share their narratives and open themselves to questions from the audience.

To get more information or to schedule a training, call Kelly Kroehle at 215-545-4331 x104 or via email kelly@atticyouthcenter.org.