This program is subject to change.
LGBTQ+ Youth and Child Welfare Services: Promoting Safety and Wellbeing
Workshop Description
LGBTQ+ youth are over-represented in the foster care system. A study found that over 30% of LGBTQ+ youth reported suffering physical violence at the hands of a family member after coming out. Child welfare systems have an obligation to protect, affirm and support LGBTQ+ while in out-of-home care. San Diego county's child welfare system is implementing system-wide best practices in collaboration with the LGBTQ+ community, school districts, direct-service providers and several other stakeholders to ensure LGBTQ+ foster youth are supported by the most comprehensive continuum of care. Participants will hear from a panel about San Diego's child welfare system's journey: the lessons learned along the way and the future of a more affirming and inclusive system.
Conference Track
Professional
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Other
Workshop Outline/Powerpoint
Primary Contact
Charisma De Los Reyes, MSW, Child Welfare Services
Workshop Presenters
Steven Wells
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Fran Cooper, LCSW
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Kathie Moehlig, TransFamily Support Servcies
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Violeta Mora
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Stacy Black
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