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1.27.25 Only Human: Caring for and Working with LGBTQ+ Identified Individuals
Monday, January 27, 2025, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM CST
Category: Training

The training discusses appropriate current terminology to use and which words to avoid, places sexual orientation and gender identity in the child/adolescent development span, addresses disclosure and documentation of identity, and how to recognize when an identity is driving a family crisis that may result in removal or delay reunification.  It also addresses how to affirmatively care for LGBTQ identified youth in foster homes or in congregate care settings.

Intended Audience:  FCS

Location Info:

Johnston Public Library

TRAINERS:
Kai McGee Four Oaks- 

Four Oaks RRTS Statewide Director, BS - Kai McGee has 27 years of experience in child welfare work, and has been working to address systemic inequities of all types, but most particularly those related to LGBTQ-identified youth in out-of-home care, in Iowa since moving to the state in 2009. Kai’s efforts have contributed to Iowa’s first strategic plan to intentionally recruit LGBTQ affirming foster/adoptive families, development and delivery of comprehensive LGBTQ cultural competency training for foster parents, child welfare/juvenile justice professionals, mental health providers and educators, continuous advocacy for HHS/JCS adoption of LGBTQ inclusive best practices for youth in out-of-home care, and Four Oaks’ adoption and implementation of one of the most comprehensive non-discrimination policies and associated practices of any of Iowa’s child and family serving non-profit organizations.

Registration will begin at 9:45AM. Training will begin promptly at 1oAM. This training is scheduled until 1PM.

Child Welfare Provider Training Academy: Participant Expectations
To ensure a positive and productive experience, please review the following expectations:  

  1. Attendance: Please attend all scheduled sessions on time and stay for the full duration. Notify us in advance if you’re unable to attend.
  2. Engagement: Actively participate in discussions and activities. Come prepared and ready to contribute.
  3. Professional Conduct: Treat trainers and fellow participants with respect. Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.
  4. Confidentiality: Respect the confidentiality of personal or sensitive information shared during the training.
  5. Inclusivity: Contribute to a welcoming, non-discriminatory environment. Respect diverse perspectives.
  6. Technology (For virtual sessions): Ensure you have a stable internet connection and appropriate technology. Keep your camera on and mute your microphone when not speaking.

Please note: Priority seating is provided to staff working within one of the current DHS child welfare service contracts, including: Family Centered Services (FCS); Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP) / Group Foster Care; Child Welfare Emergency Services (CWES): Aftercare Services; Supervised Apartment Living (SAL); Recruitment, Retention, Training and Support Services (RRTS); Parent Partners; Foster Care Youth Council. If you do not work within one of the current DHS child welfare services contracts, you may be bumped from the course and placed on a waitlist.

At each training, participants will receive a certificate of completion based on hours attended. For more information, please click here. 


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Contact: For more information contact [email protected]