I am for the child Academy

Roadmap for this presentation: 

• Snapshot of Florida's LGBTQ Youth in Care 
• Brief Refresher on LGBTQ Cultural Competency 
• Unique issues faced by LGBTQ Youth 
• Legal Rights of LGBTQ Youth in Care and in Education Settings 
  • The Legal Framework
  • Best Practices - Advocacy Tips 
  • Case Study 

LGBTQ+ Training: Guest Speakers:  

Laurie Blades, M.A., CPM, and Director of Children’s Behavioral Health Advocacy for the Florida Guardian ad Litem Program

Calvin Martin, Statewide Director of Program Advocacy & Inclusion, Florida Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office

Original Webinar Date:  January 21, 2021

CLE Available

For those with the Guardian ad Litem Program, this 1 hour course does apply towards in-service hours. Please select training topic "Cultural Diversity" and specify "LGBTQ+ Trauma Informed Approach for LGBTQ+ Youth when inputting into Optima.