SUPPORTING
LGBTQ CHILDREN
& YOUNG PEOPLE
FOR CARERS
SUPPORTING LGBTQ CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE
OBJECTIVES
  • Understand the legal & policy framework as a foster carer supporting the healthy development of a young person’s positive sexual identity (link with education)
  • The LGBTQ+ timeline
  • Becoming familiar with evolving terminology.
  • Considering LGBTQ+, Gender ID, gender dysphoria, social exclusion and the effects on mental health
  • Coming Out
  • Our personal feelings and how they affect our support of a young person in our care with confidence and knowledge
  • Confidentiality and safeguarding issues for the LGBTQ+ young person
"Very inspirational and informative course covering topics that are sometimes overlooked."
COURSE DETAILS
DURATION
FACE TO FACE:
FULL DAY
VIRTUAL TRAINING:
FULL DAY
DELIVERY OPTIONS
FACE TO FACE
VIRTUAL TRAINING
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