An interactive introduction to terminology and key concepts related to sexual orientation and gender identity expression. This session serves the foundation necessary for exploring the skills, practices, policies, and NYS […]
Adjusting to a youth’s new name? Struggling with they/them pronouns? Wondering what to do when the family isn’t on board? This session provides attendees with tips, tools, and NYS laws […]
Noticing that your electronic and paper forms don’t give all the information your staff need, or that they don’t work for all of your families? Geared towards directors and other […]
As youth mature, having control over their decisions, bodies, spaces, relationships and self-expression becomes an increasingly important part of their development, the formation of their identities, and their readiness to […]
Is it ok for our kids to keep secrets from us? In this session, we will explore the tricky balance between young people’s inherent right to privacy and our […]
Noticing that your electronic and paper forms don’t give all the information your staff need, or that they don’t work for all of your families? Geared towards directors and other […]
THIS SESSION HAS BEEN POSTPONED. AN UPDATED DATE/TIME WILL BE SHARED WHEN AVAILABLE. Trauma-Informed Care is very helpful to understand how an individual person may be impacted by trauma. This […]
As youth mature, having control over their decisions, bodies, spaces, relationships and self-expression becomes an increasingly important part of their development, the formation of their identities, and their readiness to […]
Is it ok for our kids to keep secrets from us? In this session, we will explore the tricky balance between young people’s inherent right to privacy and our […]
Research shows that having just ONE supportive adult can reduce suicidality for LGBTQ youth. This session provides insight into their psycho-social-emotional needs with the aim of assisting staff in creating […]
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