Approved for CFLE Continuing Education Credit (2 Contact Hours / 0.2 CEUs)

Welcoming lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer (LGBTQ) people and families into programs and services can mean taking practical steps such as redesigning intake forms, putting up posters, or incorporating books that reflect diversity. It can also mean deepening your understanding of how assumptions about gender, sexuality, and family composition shape your everyday practice.

In this online webinar, trainer Rachel Epstein will explore what it means to effectively work with LGBTQ families, addressing issues for those working with families from preconception to preschool. In this training you will:

• Clarify commonly-used terms, definitions, and language related to LGBTQ identities & communities
• Reflect on common barriers to effective work with LGBTQ families
• Develop awareness of particular challenges facing LGBTQ parents and their children
• Explore practical suggestions for making programs & services more accessible and welcoming to LGBTQ people

Objectives:

To make professionals and organizations aware of the various aspects of creating a welcoming community to LGBTQ families.

Target Audience:

Professionals in agencies working with the LGBTQ community

Organizations/Professionals wishing to engage with the LGBTQ community

FLE Content Areas Covered:

• Familes and Individuals in Societal Contexts
• Internal Dynamics of Families
• Professional Ethics and Practice

Sponsored by:

British Columbia Council for Families ~ https://www.bccf.ca/