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 […]

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 affirming environments and improving mental health. Plus, attendees will learn their legal obligations when working with LGBTQIA youth, especially those with unsupportive homes. Prerequisite: LGBTQIA […]

This presentations will brief overviews of Native cultures, health challenges facing many communities, and historical traumas.  Emerging strategies to engage with Native American peoples more respectfully, and efforts to restore community wellbeing will also be discussed.

Do you know the new NYS laws pertaining to trans and gender-nonconforming people in the workplace? Wondering how to be an attractive employer to LGBTQIA talent? Designed for HR and leadership, this session provides workplace policies and practices for creating affirming environments for current and future LGBTQIA staff, while reviewing laws that many employers in […]