Live Stream: Thursday, June 16, 2022
1:00 – 2:30PM EST
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June 17 – July 17, 2022
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Presented by Lyndsay Smith, Sr. Program Specialist & Alyssa Fenix, Transition Coordinator
Providers and caregivers must be proactive in creating a culture that respects and values all, and fosters an understanding of sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression within their community. Participants will learn about the coming out process, risk factors and protective factors for LGBTQ+ youth in the child welfare system, and important considerations for caregivers. Best practices will be discussed for creating an affirming environment LGBTQ+ youth and LGBTQ+ headed families.
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May 20 – June 20, 2022
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Presented by C.A.S.E. Emerging Leaders
Join us for National Foster Care month as we engage in an impactful panel discussion about best practices in Foster Care with policy advocates, authors, and change-makers Tony Parsons, Hailey D’Elia, and Amnoni Myers. Participants will hear from our panelists as they reflect on their experiences in the foster care system and the tools they deem necessary for supporting foster youth and families.
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Apr. 27 – May 27, 2022
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Presented by John Sobraske, LMHC, LMFT, Marriage and Family Therapist
Along with attachment, loss, trauma and identity issues, many adopted and foster children struggle with executive function challenges, meaning that their brains can have difficulty with complex thinking, regulating feelings and impulses, and coordinating thoughts and feelings. This may stem from genetics, stress exposure or substance use, and may overlap with mood problems, ADHD and autistic-like symptoms. Executive function is often overlooked and misunderstood and may represent the missing piece in the puzzle. Recommended interventions, for both parents and professionals, will be described.