Session Description: Life can be challenging for LGBTQ+ youth and being in foster care only increases the likelihood of struggle. ‘Queer in Care’ focuses on self-advocacy and building awareness for LGBTQ+ youth, while emphasizing the risk factors that LGBTQ+ youth face when they are in or connected to the Child Welfare System.

Learning objectives:

Upon completion of this workshop participants will be able to:

• Gain skills to better your advocacy and awareness through understanding of the terms, definitions and experiences of LGBTQ+ youth in care (Purpose/Meaningful contribution)
• Learn how to speak up for the needs of all youth in care, especially when it comes to placements (Attachment & Connectedness)
• Develop knowledge of the risk or harm for LGBTQ+ youth in care (Knowledge of System)

Session outline:

• 3m / Introduction & Overview
• 2m / Real Story
• 17m / Activity: The Facts
• 10m / Discussion: Self-Advocate Asks
• 25m / Activity: My Voice Matters
• 3m / Wrap-up

Slides: Included (optional - not required for presentation)

Original Workshop Creator: 2020 All-Star Cyphrian Daud (check out his bio!)

For more information about SPARK curriculum and the evidence behind it, visit www.fosterclub.org/SPARK

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