Advocating for Transgender & Gender Expansive System-Involved Youth in Educational, Social Services, & Family Systems

Kelsey Pacha

Training Description

This training will educate those that provide support to system involved youth about how to advocate for transgender, gender expansive, gender questioning, gender nonconforming, and gender creative children & youth in out-of-home care. With so many anti-trans youth laws passing across the country, many parents, caregivers, and providers who work with youth may experience confusion or trepidation about how to understand medical and social transition among young people, especially pre-pubescent youth. This training is designed to help provide resources to providers and caregivers that clarify myths surrounding trans youth, their legal rights, and best practices to support overall health and well-being.

We will explore laws that protect trans and gender expansive youth in the child welfare, educational, and social services system in California, and discuss ways providers can support family/social acceptance as well as advocate for the youth within systems.

Learning Objective

• Review the three dimensions…